Kingdom of Florida: The Golden Alligator

In this acclaimed first book in the Kingdom of Florida middle-grade fantasy series, three Florida children stumble into a magical land but are quickly trapped inside. As Oliver, Ben, and Ellie search for a way to return home, they face strange creatures, mysterious characters, and an evil prince who is determined to stop them at any cost.

Silver Medal - FAPA President's Book Awards

In 2021, the first installment in Taylor Thomas Smythe’s seven-book Kingdom of Florida middle-grade fantasy series—The Golden Alligator—was chosen as the winner of a silver medal in the Florida Authors and Publishers Association President's Book Awards.

Finalist - National Indie Excellence Awards

In 2021, the first installment in Taylor Thomas Smythe’s seven-book Kingdom of Florida middle-grade fantasy series—The Golden Alligator—was chosen as a finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards.

Taylor Thomas Smythe was born and raised in South Florida and finds inspiration all around him. His passion is to inspire others through imaginative and innovative stories. He has been writing creatively for the majority of his life, transitioning to books with his award-winning debut novel in the Kingdom of Florida series: The Golden Alligator. Other creative works include songwriting, producing a full one-act musical, editing and writing sketch-comedy for seven seasons of a student comedy show, and acting as founder and creative director for The Prime Floridian (a small West Palm Beach-based design brand). He has also co-written a full-length stage play. Smythe is a graphic designer and a long-time resident of West Palm Beach, Florida.

Alice Waller, illustrator for the first five Kingdom of Florida books, is an artist currently based in the United States, with roots in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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