Very short fantasy novellas for teens by Canadian citizens or residents.
This item was posted by: Gabrielle Prendergast
Looking for fantasy novellas that compare to the teen fantasy on bestseller lists and Booktok tables. Contemporary is best but feel free to include all the usual tropes of princes, knights, magic and sword fights.
- High-interest novels aimed at reluctant teen readers ages 12 and up with a reading level of grade 2.0–4.5, preferably closer to 3.0.
- Protagonists should be between 14 and 17 years old and be appealing and believable.
- These stories should reflect the universal struggles that young people face. They need not be limited to “gritty” urban tales. Can include adventure, mystery/suspense, performing arts, romance, sport, and sci-fi/fantasy.
- 14,000 to 16,000 words, 12 to 16 chapters.
- Please send a cover letter, a short (100–200 words) synopsis and a chapter-by-chapter outline to the attention of Gabrielle Prendergast. If you are new to hi-lo, please include a sample chapter.
- We only publish authors who are either Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.