MAGICAL ADVENTURES · AGES 8–12
Twinkle’s Big Dreams
Whimsical tales where children discover that courage is not the absence of fear—it is taking the next brave step with imagination, kindness, and friends beside you.
Discover Twinkle’s world →Stories for brave dreamers
Where big dreams become unforgettable adventures.
Step into magical worlds created by Canadian author Manon Doucet—stories filled with courage, wonder, friendship, and the spark that helps young readers believe in themselves.
TWINKLE’S
BIG DREAMS
BIG DREAMS
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Ottawa Comiccon 2026 · Interactive experience
Build a world. Choose what happens next.
Enter a live branching adventure where every choice changes the world, its rules, its hero and its final story pitch. Your completed World Bible gathers the exact universe you create.
A free ChatGPT sign-in verifies your email and unlocks the game. The experience runs here on Manon’s site—nothing to download or copy.Choose your next adventure
Choose your next adventure
Every doorway leads somewhere different. Which world will you enter first?
MYSTERY & FANTASY · YOUNG ADULT
Mystery, magic, and secrets behind the shelves
Discover Max Ramirez and the Underworld Crown, The Whispering Ink, and The Secret Behind the Shelves—three adventures filled with hidden worlds, dangerous discoveries, and young heroes brave enough to follow the clues.
Explore these adventures →The complete Second Edition shelf
Twinkle’s Big Dreams · Books 1–30
Book 1’s revised edition is available now. Revised editions of Books 2–30 are being prepared for Amazon; their purchase links will appear when those editions are live.
Pillows, Paws, and Impossible Plans
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Trouble Beyond the Rainbow
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The Magic We Saved Together
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The Light We Choose
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Small Clues, Big Trouble
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The Forest Has a Few Tricks
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The Magic Was Listening
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Squeaks, Sparks, and Second Tries
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The Heroes Who Noticed
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Just Enough Magic
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The Smallest Voice in the Room
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Secrets Come Alive
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The Lantern of Tomorrow
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Lanterns After the Rain
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Small Wonders, Stubborn Hearts
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The Wonders We Nearly Missed
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A Little Wonder, a Lot of Trouble
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Wonder Has Other Plans
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Small Clues, Extraordinary Places
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Rather Curious Company
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Absolutely Nothing Went to Plan
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Magic Has Some Explaining to Do
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The Brave Thing Anyway
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A Rather Inconvenient Bit of Magic
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A Question for the Dragon
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A Very Particular Kind of Treasure
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A Few Things the Map Left Out
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A Small Detour into the Impossible
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This Was Not in the Instructions
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A Few Questions Before the Quest
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Children’s Wellness & Mindfulness
MANON’S QUALITY-TIME PICK
Make the visit about connection—not the clock.
A shared puzzle gives caregivers, parents, grandparents and loved ones an easy reason to sit together, talk, laugh and create something one piece at a time.
- Tilts and rotates for easier reach
- Four drawers keep pieces organized between visits
- Protective cover helps preserve work in progress
- Also useful for drawing, crafts or a comfortable lap desk
MANON’S EVERYDAY WELLNESS PICKS
Simple things I use in my own routine.
These are products I personally use or take regularly. I’m sharing them as practical ideas—not as promises, prescriptions or medical advice.
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Hydrogen water bottle
A rechargeable glass bottle I use to make my everyday water routine feel a little more intentional.
See the bottle →Vitamin D3 + K2
A made-in-Canada softgel that is part of my personal supplement routine.
See D3 + K2 →Zinc picolinate
The NOW 25 mg vegetarian capsules I keep in my everyday wellness cupboard.
See the zinc →Magnesium
A Canadian-made magnesium bisglycinate blend that I use as part of my routine.
See the magnesium →MY LIQUID-FREE TRAVEL PICK
Solid shampoo + conditioner bars
I use these Kitsch coconut-oil bars when travelling so I can leave bulky liquid bottles at home. Let the bars dry before packing them in a ventilated travel case.
FAMILY & BELONGINGS FINDER
Apple AirTag 4-pack (2nd generation)
Useful for finding keys, bags, luggage and other important belongings in Apple’s Find My app. For a child or older parent, place one only on an agreed-upon belonging they carry—such as a backpack or key ring—with their knowledge and consent.
Important: An AirTag is an item finder, not continuous GPS, a medical-alert device, emergency assistance or a substitute for attentive supervision.
CONNECTED FOR WORK OR PLEASURE
Portable satellite internet—with vehicle power.
A two-part setup for remote work, road trips, an RV or time away from ordinary Wi-Fi.
1. Portable satellite internet kit
A compact antenna-and-router kit marketed for Starlink Mini connectivity where there is a clear view of the sky.
See the satellite kit →2. STARGEAR vehicle power adapter
A 12V/24V vehicle adapter designed to power a Starlink Mini and charge USB devices in an RV, car or boat.
See the vehicle adapter →From Manon’s writing desk
Latest News
A new place to share your reading adventures
Have a favourite moment, a question, or an idea for Manon? The new Feedback page makes it easier to get in touch. It prepares an email for you to review and send. Reader comments will only be featured with permission.
Share your feedback →A children’s Reading Club is on the way
A new online reading space for children’s books is being prepared. Membership and online books are not available yet. Explore the plans and join the free Twinkle newsletter for future announcements.
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The dreamer behind the stories
Meet Manon Doucet
Manon is a Canadian author, storyteller, teacher, veteran, mother, and grandmother. Her books grow from a lifelong belief that stories can help readers face uncertainty, protect their dreams, and recognize their own courage. She writes with warmth, humour, magic, and a deep respect for the inner world of every child and young person.
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