There's too many expenses, and the swan in the guest room isn't paying her fair share.

When kindergartener Oona Robinson comes home with a swan, it's hardly the first enchanted animal to visit the Castle in Kilkenny...but it sure poops a lot. Her teen brother, Aiden, helps set up an extra bedroom with plenty of straw and a blue kiddie pool. And he's going to tell their mum, really he is, just she's awfully stressed right now.

Maura Robinson has money trouble. Her ex-husband is only paying for four children, but she's raising a fifth while her friend Saba is stuck in deer form. Besides, she's getting troubling reports from school because her other son won't stop pretending to be a dinosaur.

But when Saba steps up to give Maura some "wealth," chaos ensues, threatening the Robinsons' fragile balance between the real world and the Fae they love.

Order now, to visit an ancient castle—filled with fairy tales, found family, and not-so-helpful enchanted animals.

Pre-order note: The release date will be moved up when details are finalized, probably Fall 2025.

These characters were introduced in the Castle in Kilkenny: Fairy Tales Books 1-3. It is dual narrated by Maura and Aiden. This book launches a new set of stories, set off by Saba and the swan.