The Ordinary and Extraordinary Auden Greene

The Ordinary and Extraordinary Auden Greene by Corey Ann Haydu

Step into a beautifully magical and emotionally rich story with The Ordinary and Extraordinary Auden Greene by Corey Ann Haydu, a middle grade fantasy that blends friendship, imagination, and courage into a powerful coming-of-age tale. Perfect for readers who love heartfelt magical realism and stories about identity and growing up, this novel explores the thin line between fantasy and reality.

Auden “Denny” Greene has always found comfort in her best friend Runa and the imaginary world they created together called Sorrowfeld, where dragons are real and princesses rule with strength and hope. But as the girls turn twelve, Runa begins to outgrow their shared fantasy world—just when Denny needs it most.

Far away in the world of Sorrowfeld, Princess Auden is preparing for a dangerous rite of passage: facing the dragons that destroyed her family. But when chaos erupts during her birthday celebration, she is suddenly thrust into a strange new reality—Denny’s world.

In a mysterious twist of fate, the two Audens switch places. Each must navigate an unfamiliar life while confronting the “dragons” in the other’s world—both real and imagined. As they struggle to adapt, they discover hidden strengths, unexpected courage, and the power of embracing who they truly are.

Lyrical, imaginative, and deeply moving, The Ordinary and Extraordinary Auden Greene is a story about friendship, identity, grief, and the magic we create to survive growing up.