The Storymancer

by Robert Carnes

Sofia Canberra doesn't fit in at her fancy school. Determined to make a new start for herself and help her family, she runs away to find a grown-up job. But Sofia never expected a boring office building to be full of magic and adventure.

At Kingdom & Company, dwarves do accounting, wizards handle technology, and trolls run security. When an imagination shortage threatens the kingdom, and a spoiled princess unleashes a dragon, Sofia must confront a dark secret to save her new friends (and herself) and wield the one power that might change

Storytelling.

260 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 17, 2025

Reviews

[Rachel Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was such an engaging read! I found myself eagerly turning the pages, always curious about what adventure Sofia would encounter next along her journey. The story is imaginative, funny, and thought-provoking, with a great sense of heart. Although it’s written for a middle-school audience, it’s just as enjoyable for adults. It’s a wonderful reminder to hold onto your imagination and those childlike qualities that make life feel magical.

[Darby · Rating 5 out of 5]

What feel like separate stories in each chapter are woven together to create a fun and heartwarming story. Thought provoking and silly - I love the life lessons nestled throughout! It makes me want to tell more stories and embrace my inner child.

[Jerry Carnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Storymancer is The Wizard of Oz meets The Odyssey. If you like storytelling, you will love this book as it is a series of stories inside of a larger story. Robert has an amazing imagination and a rare ability to weave whimsical characters and humorous situations into an insightful, funny tale. Although it is written for young adults it is also quite entertaining for us older folks. I expect we'll be reading more of Robert's books in the future.

[Justin Deese · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book! It’s full of fantasy elements set in a corporate environment. Truly nothing else like it and it’s perfect for young kids who are interested in funny and heartwarming life lessons. Can’t recommend this book enough!

[Cady Carnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of course I’m going to rate my son’s book 5 star. But it’s worthy of it anyway. Well written and full of surprises. Its wizard of oz meets Narnia. Robert, you make me so proud!