JM BENAVIDEZ

The Adventures of Rolo & Boop

Available Soon (10/2025)!

 

ASIN: 9798267915304 

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In a cozy cottage deep within a magical forest, beneath a gentle rainbow, two little brothers share a year filled with wonder. They watch the first blossoms and gentle rains of spring, stay cool through the long bright days of summer, tumble into bright piles of autumn leaves and carve cheerful pumpkins, then celebrate winter holidays and skate across their frozen pond—discovering that the real magic of every season is the laughter they share. A heart-warming tale of friendship, adventure, and the small magical moments that make a year unforgettable.

 

(Children's picture book)

Dearest Readers,

 

First, I want to thank you for your patience and support—it means more than I can express. I also want to acknowledge the unusual release order of this series. I know it is unusual to see Book Five before Books Three and Four, and I want to explain why.

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Originally, this series was meant to be a single book, but as it grew beyond what anyone could print in one volume, I chose to divide it into nine books based on the material I had already written. As I worked on Book Three, I realized just how drastically the story evolves from Book One, and I felt it was better to first establish the core timelines before returning to fill in the gaps.

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I have structured each book so that it can stand alone while still fitting within the larger series. However, skipping from Book Two to Book Five will introduce you to new characters and events that would have originally been revealed earlier. One such character is Sasak, whom you would have met in Book Three. Rather than leading you through the darker struggles of the past just yet, I wanted to take you forward—to show you the future first, where there is still hope, before circling back to the hardships that shaped it.

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When you step into this book, the timeline has been completely reset. Shadows of past timelines linger, shaping the characters in unexpected ways. Some retain their memories from these previous lives, while others—like Ainslie’s mother, Aeme, whom we have yet to truly meet—emerge almost as new beings, with little memory of what once was. I’ve done my best to ease this transition, but if you find yourself wondering about someone or something, trust that the pieces will come together as the story unfolds.

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Looking ahead, I plan to skip a few more books and release Book Eight next to continue the main timeline without detouring into side stories. If that transition works well, I’ll decide whether to release the remaining books or let them rest in the archives. Book Eight may be the final chapter, or I may journey on to Book Nine before considering any prequels. But for now, I can promise this: If Book Two wasn’t your favorite, I believe Book Five will captivate you much like Book One did. And if I haven't done justice to your favorite characters in this timeline—hold on. We will meet again in Blue & Red Planets – Earth’s Children.

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Finally, a message from my heart to yours: Please take care of yourselves, especially your mental health—something Ainslie particularly struggles with, and perhaps you do too. No matter how dark the night may seem, you are never truly alone. The stars above carry the love of those who walk with us, shining even when we cannot see them. You are perfect, exactly as you are and you matter. Do not let anyone extinguish your light. Remember, only you know who your authentic self is, and though that may change, your definition is always the correct one.

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Peace, love, and light,

JM