In this imaginative, Hugo-nominated sci-fi novel, Doctorow paints a futuristic picture of Walt Disney World where technology has conquered death and reputation is the only currency.
The story centers on Julius, a century-old man who is cryogenically unfrozen and becomes embroiled in tense battles to preserve the classic attractions, like the Haunted Mansion, from being altered by disruptive newcomers.
Doctorow blends classic Disney nostalgia with a sharp critique of intellectual property and a gripping portrayal of ambition in a post-scarcity society, using the beloved park as a backdrop for profound questions about legacy and progress.
The first book in a long-running series, Pearson’s novel brings Walt Disney World to life after the gates close. The plot follows five teens chosen to be hologram guides for the park, who soon discover that at night, iconic Disney villains come alive and threaten to take over the Magic Kingdom.
Their journey transforms beloved attractions like "It’s a Small World" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" into suspenseful, high-stakes battlegrounds. Vivid and action-packed, Kingdom Keepers gives readers a thrilling new way to experience Disney’s magical settings.
This literary novel offers a fictionalized and often unsettling portrait of Walt Disney during the last months of his life. Narrated by a disgraced cartoonist who claims to have once worked for him, the book peels back the layers of the public icon to reveal a complex, contradictory, and deeply flawed man obsessed with his own legacy.
Rather than a hagiography, Jungk's work is a powerful and speculative character study that grapples with the man behind the carefully constructed Disney myth.
Part of Disney's popular A Twisted Tale series, this novel boldly reimagines Sleeping Beauty by asking a chilling question: What if Aurora didn’t wake up after true love’s kiss? Instead, Prince Phillip’s kiss traps her in a treacherous dream world controlled by Maleficent, and she must fight to reclaim her own mind and kingdom.
Braswell takes risks with the beloved narrative, crafting a darker, more complex fantasy that gives its heroine new agency. It’s a compelling read for Disney lovers curious to see familiar stories pushed in daring new directions.
The novel that launched the successful Villains series, Fairest of All delves into the untold story of the Evil Queen from Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The book explores her tragic past, her love for the King, and her descent into vanity and madness fueled by the manipulative Magic Mirror.
Valentino provides a sympathetic, humanizing backstory for one of cinema's most iconic villains, directly expanding on the lore of the classic Disney film and asking readers to reconsider the origins of evil.
Expanding the universe of Disney’s Frozen, this novel reveals the full story of Queen Iduna and King Agnarr of Arendelle. The narrative explores their secret romance, the mystery of Iduna’s origins in the Enchanted Forest, and the immense pressures they faced while trying to protect their daughters, Elsa and Anna.
Officially licensed by Disney, the book provides answers to questions left by the films, offering a compelling romance and adventure that enriches the canonical backstory of one of Disney's most popular modern properties.
This official novelization of the 2015 film follows young inventor Casey Newton, who discovers a pin that grants her a glimpse into a hidden world of scientific wonders. Inspired by the futuristic theme park land and Walt Disney’s own optimistic vision for the future, the story captures themes of hope, innovation, and adventure.
The novel fleshes out the world and characters from the film, serving as a direct literary tie-in to a Disney project that celebrates the core ideals behind one of its most famous creations.