The Kaleidoscope World

Name: The Kaleidoscope World
ISBN: 979-8986717975

by Linda Mackenzie

Publisher

Creative Health & Spirit

Publication

Apr 14, 2026

Format

Paperback/Softback

Illustrated

Price

$14.95

Dimensions

9 x 6

ISBN

979-8986717975

ASIN

B0FC6ZVJWC

Pages

218

Age

10 - 12 years

Rights Sold

🌍 World Wide Rights Available

Description

WILL THEY GET HOME FROM THIS STRANGE KALEIDOSCOPE WORLD?

Because they can’t stop negative thoughts, Randy and Manda are trapped in a whirlwind of negativity, tumbling down a Weird Kaleidoscope into a strange world. Desperate to get home, they go through whimsical, song-filled, action packed adventures, battling the very embodiment of negative thought—FEAR—represented by the despicable sociopath, Mr. Negative, whose intent is capturing Manda and dragging her to his sinister cave in the Morbid Mountains.

Along their journey, they visit many magical places and meet colorful—and sometimes mythical—characters, each of whom does something that stops positive thought. By helping each character, Randy and Manda discover clues to get home. Throughout their many narrow escapes with Mr. Negative, Trolls, the hideous Batosix, and even a shark attack, Manda gets “frozen” in her fear.

Upon reaching the funny, cantankerous Scary Mary McFairy’s cottage, they learn there is a door that leads back home near Queen Lisa of Light’s Castle. But they are foiled again because the path to the Castle is blocked. They need an ancient red scroll within Mr. Negative’s cave, and Manda must confront her deepest fear and retrieve a key dangling around Mr. Negative’s neck! One question looms above all: Will Randy and Manda unlock the secret powers of positive thought and find the strongest weapon of all enabling them to return home?

Awards & Endorsements

Endorsement

In The Kaleidoscope World, Linda Mackenzie delivers a heart-centered fantasy adventure that encourages young readers to face fear with courage and positivity. When Randy and his intuitive best friend Amanda stumble into a mysterious world through a magical kaleidoscope, they embark on a journey filled with strange lands, unforgettable characters, and powerful life lessons. Blending imagination, music, and themes of resilience, Mackenzie crafts a story that speaks directly to middle-grade readers navigating self-doubt and peer pressure. With vibrant settings and an uplifting message about inner strength and light overcoming negativity, this imaginative tale inspires children to believe in themselves—and in the power of hope. - Tara Lewis, Children's Book Trade Professional

Endorsement

The Kaleidoscope World takes its readers to a world that will spark their imaginations while also empowering them to find the positivity in their lives and embrace it. This literary journey introduces a lovable cast of characters that each teaches a universal truth that will provide children with the tools they need to face life's challenges with peace and perseverance. It's a must-read for all- an epic adventure that will warm your heart while you learn to embrace the beauty and power of positivity. - Lisa Reitinger -M.A., Edu., Language Arts Specialist

Independent Book Review Endorsement

At the center of it all is the kaleidoscope. What follows is not a simple portal fantasy. It is a structured descent into a world shaped entirely by thought. What anchors the story is its consistent focus on intention. Not wishful thinking, but deliberate mental direction. The writing is direct and readable. What 'The Kaleidoscope World' does particularly well is to translate abstract ideas into something tangible. Fear becomes a place. Doubt becomes terrain. Intention becomes a tool. This is a story that entertains but also equips. It gives readers a framework for understanding their thoughts and their choices, then places those ideas inside an imaginative, high stakes adventure. It is not about escaping into another world. It is about how to move through your own. - Melissa, Suggitt, Independent Book Review

The Prairie Review Endorsemment

A surreal, engaging, and emotionally layered adventure of fear and growth...Mackenzie delivers a richly imaginative children's fantasy that places emotional development at the forefront, favoring clarity of message over narrative subtlety. The story functions as an extended allegory, with each environment and encounter reflecting internal struggles, including fear, self-doubt, and the desire for control. Its episodic structure makes the lessons approachable and easy for younger readers to absorb. Mackenzie is particularly effective at giving form to abstract ideas; Mr. Negative emerges as a striking antagonist, embodying fear in a way that feels both tangible and accessible. Randy and Manda's differing personalities create both friction and warmth. While the dialogue can be overt in its messaging, it succeeds in reinforcing the central idea that thoughts shape experience. The whimsical tone, complemented by music and imaginative elements, keeps the narrative engaging. The result is a thoughtful and purposeful story that offers both entertainment and meaningful insight for young readers learning to understand their emotions. A must-read.

Author(s)

Linda Mackenzie

Linda Mackenzie, an award-winning multi-book author, world renowned God-based psychic, radio host and President of CREATIVE HEALTH & SPIRIT-- a Manhattan Beach based media & publishing company started in 1995 which owns the all positive talk HealthyLife.net Radio Network and the podcast network HRNradio.com, is committed to the evolution of positive human consciousness. As an author, Mackenzie released her 1998 COVR award-winning book INNER INSIGHTS – THE BOOK OF CHARTS, Creative Health & Spirit, 1995, HOW TO SELF-PUBLISH YOUR PERSONAL GROWTH BOOK, Crossing Press, 1997, HELP YOURSELF HEAL WITH SELF-HYPNOSIS, Sterling Publishing, 2000, which was subsequently translated and sold internationally, Gold Medal COVR award winning book SYMBOLS OF YOU, Creative Health & Spirit, 2023, TOTAL MIND-BODY-SPIRIT WEIGHT LOSS, Creative Health & Spirit, 2024; HELP YOURSELF HEAL WITH NATURAL REMEDIES, Creative Health & Spirit, 2025; THE KALEIDOSCOPE WORLD: A RANDY-AMANDA ADVENTURE, Creative Health & Spirit, 2026 . As a feature writer Linda has contributed articles to many magazines including Vitamin Retailer and Natural Pharmacy Magazine. Linda has created self-empowering audio and videos: the HELP YOURSELF HEAL SERIES, Vision Quest Video & Audio, 1998; Under the Creative Health & Spirit Label: the 1999 COVR award- winning TOTAL MIND-BODY-SPIRIT-WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM; HELP YOURSELF HEAL MENOPAUSE, June, 2000; HOW GET ON RADIO June, 2008; and PROMOTE & MARKET YOUR WEB RADIO SHOW March, 2009, a 12-song album, THE KALEIDOSCOPE WORLD - JOYFUL SONGS FOR STAYING POSITIVE, 2026 and the DVD documentary short MANY FACES OF PSYCHIC ABILITY January, 2009. A former data engineer and entrepreneur, Linda has appeared worldwide on hundreds of radio shows, almost all network and cable TV stations and in several award-winning documentaries. Linda continues to produce and host the 'Linda Mackenzie Show' on HealthyLife.net. In 2006, she received the ABI Great Women