When three children discover a magical parallel world, they are quickly trapped inside. But as they search for a way home, they learn of a growing darkness that threatens to destroy all they hold dear.
Seven books. One thrilling ride.
Explore the Kingdom of Florida book series by Taylor Thomas Smythe.
The adventure starts here:
The Golden Alligator is the award-winning first installment in the Kingdom of Florida series of middle-grade novels.
Read the Award-Winning Series
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The Golden Alligator
Kingdom of Florida Book 1
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![Book cover for Kingdom of Florida: The Lamplight Society]()
The Lamplight Society
Kingdom of Florida Book 2
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The Place Beyond the Sea
Kingdom of Florida Book 3
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The Fountain of Youth
Kingdom of Florida Book 4
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![Book cover for Kingdom of Florida: The Curse of Coronado]()
The Curse of Coronado
Kingdom of Florida Book 5
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Coral and the Treasure Hunters
Kingdom of Florida Book 6
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Guardians of the Willow
Kingdom of Florida Book 7
"Every place deserves its own mythology and Mr. Smythe has given Florida its due."
Amazon Reader Review
"A wonderful story for the whole family!"
Amazon Reader Review
Meet the Author & Illustrators
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Taylor Thomas Smythe
Award-Winning Author
Taylor Thomas Smythe is a South Florida native and author of 10 novels. He has been writing creatively for most of his life, and released his award-winning debut novel The Golden Alligator in 2019, kicking off the seven-book Kingdom of Florida fantasy series. Other creative works include songwriting, screenwriting, singing, and graphic design.
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Alice Waller
Illustrator (Books 1 - 5)
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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Samantha Pollack
Illustrator (Book 6)
Samantha Pollack, illustrator for the sixth Kingdom of Florida book (Coral and the Treasure Hunters), is a Florida native who is currently based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
About the Series
Kingdom of Florida is an award-winning, middle-grade Florida fantasy book series from Taylor Thomas Smythe that follows the adventures of young children who find their way into a mysterious and enchanted land full of fantastic creatures and curious characters.
Though these stories draw inspiration from a diverse range of works (including The Chronicles of Narnia, the Harry Potter series, 1980s adventure films, and L. Frank Baum's Oz books), Kingdom of Florida builds a satisfying, engaging, and fresh American mythology that is perfect for the modern reader of almost any age!
Multiple books in the series have landed on Amazon Best Seller charts, and the first installment—The Golden Alligator—was a Silver Medal Winner in the 2021 Florida Authors & Publishers Association President's Book Awards and a Finalist in the 15th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards!
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