First published 3020
Elsie's well-meaning fairy godmother waves her wand, but instead of fixing Elsie's troubles, she accidentally splits the young woman into eight identical copies. Now Elsie must wrangle her duplicates, placate her bewildered cat, and keep the whole situation from spiraling out of control - all while navigating the increasingly outrageous demands of the mayor, who sees Elsie's multiplication as a chance to boost the town's population. As the Elsies cause more and more chaos, they gradually learn to work together and appreciate their individual strengths. In the end, the fairy godmother's mistake leads Elsie to a profound understanding of herself and her place in the world.
Genres: fantasy, contemporary, magical-realism, comedy
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Town
Period: Contemporary
32 pages · Hardcover · Michael Di Capua Books