The Magic of Someday Soon

The Magic of Someday Soon by Michelle Lee

Discover the heartfelt middle grade novel The Magic of Someday Soon by Michelle Lee, a magical contemporary story about friendship, family, and finding where you belong. Perfect for readers who love emotionally rich stories with a touch of wonder, this enchanting novel blends themes of art, memory, and healing into a deeply comforting and imaginative read.

Twelve-year-old Zoe September has spent her life moving from place to place with her mother, an artist known as the Up-cycle Magician. Since her father’s death, Zoe has struggled to feel rooted anywhere—until a new project brings them to Maravel, Florida, her father’s hometown. There, Zoe discovers unexpected connections and a hidden magic tucked inside her grandmother’s tea shop.

At the same time, twelve-year-old Teddy Martin is determined to save her family’s legacy: Fossil Gardens, a fading theme park filled with artistic prehistoric sculptures. With the park sinking into the earth and time running out, Teddy enlists help to preserve what remains before it is lost forever.

When Zoe and Teddy’s paths cross, their shared mission to protect what they love brings them together in surprising ways. As they work to save Fossil Gardens, they uncover the quiet magic of connection, resilience, and the possibility that “someday soon” might arrive sooner than they think.

Warm, whimsical, and full of heart, The Magic of Someday Soon is a story about grief, hope, creativity, and the friendships that feel like home.