by Sheila Bair
First published 2022
Princess Persephone dreams of escaping to a warm, sunny destination aboard a gleaming new spaceship. Her father refuses to fund this expensive vacation, leaving her to find another way. Persephone launches her own business offering dragon rides to customers, determined to earn every coin she needs. She quickly discovers that generating income presents one set of challenges, while holding onto those hard-earned profits creates entirely different problems. Her pet joins her in this entrepreneurial adventure as they navigate the realities of running their own operation. The story follows Persephone as she learns valuable lessons about effort, persistence, and smart financial choices. Her journey reveals both the excitement and the difficulties that come with being your own boss and working toward a goal.
Genres: fiction, business, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, rags-to-riches
32 pages · Hardcover · Albert Whitman & Company