Master James & Sebastian (Pre-school Books)

MASTER JAMES & SEBASTIAN

Book 1: The Gabby Ghost — The Green Book

Welcome to the enchanting world of Master James & Sebastian, a whimsical Victorian series for children ages 3–6, where grand old rooms, moonlit corridors, mysterious happenings, and a little bit of magic await around every corner.

Master James is a brilliant, imaginative, and deeply intuitive four-year-old boy who lives at the mysterious Blackthorne Manor. Though he may not have many children his own age to play with, James is never truly alone. His beloved friends include Barnabas Bear, Chester Cat, Miss Emily—a very special Victorian porcelain doll—and Sebastian, his clever little black raven.

In The Gabby Ghost, James discovers that the empty chair at his nursery tea table may not remain empty for long. A beautiful and melancholy ghost named Georgiana appears, searching for the beloved she has lost. James understands what the grown-ups around him cannot see, and with Sebastian by his side, he sets out to help his mysterious new friend find her way home.

Gentle, whimsical, and touched with Victorian mystery, The Gabby Ghost is a story about friendship, compassion, imagination, and trusting your own experience. Beneath its ghostly adventure is a tender exploration of love and loss—and the comforting idea that those we love may never be as far away as they seem.

Master James doesn’t need to become extraordinary. He simply discovers that he already is.

And so begins the magical adventures of Master James and Sebastian at Blackthorne Manor.

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Book 2: TEA TIME — The Red Book

Master James has four very special friends: Barnabas Bear, Miss Emily, Chester Cat, and Sebastian Raven. In the magical world of his nursery, toys can speak, tea is always welcome, and even the smallest heart deserves love.

But when James is told that his imagination is foolish and that Miss Emily’s cracked face makes her unlovable, he begins to discover something important: being different is not being wrong.

With the help of his mysterious great-great-grandmother, a beautiful red dress, a secret attic discovery, and a splendid tea party, James and his friends create a place where everyone belongs.

Filled with friendship, gentle Gothic charm, Victorian magic, roses, cake, and a little mischief, TEA TIME is a tender story about acceptance, imagination, and learning to love ourselves and others exactly as we are.

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Book 3: THE FASCINATING FUNERAL — The Black Book

Something very unusual happens at Blackthorne Manor when James's mother dies peacefully in her sleep.

As James discovers the mysteries of grief and saying goodbye, he also meets the wonderfully eccentric Mr. Dale Carter, an elegant embalmer who loves tea, beautiful music, and making people look peaceful after death.

With Sebastian Raven and his beloved friends beside him, James discovers that funerals don't have to be frightening. Sometimes they can be beautiful, fascinating, and filled with love.

A gentle Gothic adventure about friendship, curiosity, and discovering that even life's saddest moments can hold a little magic.

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THE PERKY PUMPKIN

Book 4 — The Orange Book

Autumn has arrived at Blackthorne Manor, and Master James could not be happier. He loves crisp autumn days, pumpkin pie, warm tea by the fire, and the mysterious magic of Halloween.

But when James is finally allowed to spend time with other children in the village, he discovers that being different isn't always easy. The children laugh at his Victorian clothes, his love of books and classical music, and even his beloved friends Barnabas Bear, Miss Emily, and Chester Cat. They simply don't understand that James sees the world a little differently.

Fortunately, James has no intention of changing who he is just to fit in.

Then, while carving a pumpkin for Halloween, something wonderfully unexpected happens. His cheerful creation comes to life—and Percy Pumpkin becomes the newest member of James's extraordinary little circle of friends.

Filled with autumn magic, Halloween mischief, friendship, and imagination, The Perky Pumpkin is a charming story about celebrating what makes you unique. Because sometimes the things that make you different are precisely the things that make your world magical.

You don't have to fit in to belong.

Master James & Sebastian: Lucky 13 — The Purple Book

Master James is turning five—and his birthday falls on Friday the 13th! While the villagers fear that the day is terribly unlucky, James sees it as wonderfully mysterious and plans a magical celebration at Blackthorne Manor filled with chocolate cherry cake, music, games, ghost stories, and plenty of love.

But when the villagers become frightened by a series of unfortunate events, James discovers that luck isn't about everything going perfectly. With Sebastian, Barnabas Bear, Miss Emily, Chester Cat, and Percy Pumpkin beside him, James learns the magic of gratitude, generosity, and sharing what we have.

Sometimes the luckiest thing of all is having a grateful heart.

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Book 6: THE BRILLIANT BOY — The Blue Book

Master James has always loved books, music, flowers, and the curious world inside Blackthorne Manor. But when he notices William, the red-haired son of the gardener, working among the flowers, James discovers a boy who knows things he has never learned from a book.

William knows herbs, plants, horses, and the secrets of the garden. Yet William believes he is not clever because he cannot read or attend school.

James doesn't agree.

Determined to help his new friend, James teaches William to read, while William teaches James about nature and how to ride a horse named Blu. But James's unusual friends—Miss Emily, Barnabas Bear, Chester Cat, Percy Pumpkin, and Sebastian the raven—begin to worry that William might replace them.

Can James show everyone that there is always room for another friend?

With friendship, laughter, learning, blue roses, and a little mischief at Blackthorne Manor, The Brilliant Boy is a charming story about discovering your own gifts, appreciating what makes each person unique, and learning that you don't have to be the same to belong together.

A holiday to Scotland. A magical city. And more mischief than anyone expected!

Master James and William set off on their very first train journey to Edinburgh, where ancient ghosts, mysterious gardens, tartans, castles, and a rather unusual restaurant await them.

With Barnabas Bear by their side—and Chester Cat causing his usual trouble—the boys soon discover that Edinburgh has secrets of its own.

Filled with friendship, laughter, gentle ghosts, and a little Scottish magic, The Happy Holiday is another enchanting adventure from Blackthorne Manor.

Come along… Edinburgh is waiting.

Book 8: The Awful Accident — The White Book

Spring has arrived at Blackthorne Manor, and Sebastian is happily enjoying his favorite swan pond—until a terrible accident changes everything.

When Sebastian is injured by a hunter, Master James refuses to give up hope. With the help of Doctor Lovegood, James and William remain faithfully by Sebastian’s side as he slowly recovers.

But Sebastian’s journey takes James somewhere far beyond the ordinary world, where he discovers that love can reach across the boundary between life and death.

A tender and touching story about friendship, courage, hope, and the extraordinary bond between a boy and his beloved raven.

Book 9: The Spectacular Séance — The Purple Book

A mysterious Victorian adventure filled with theatrical mischief, unexpected spirits, and the magic of forgiveness!

When the Earl of Blackthorne decides to hold a séance in hopes of reconnecting with someone he has lost, he summons the spectacular Madama Endora, a flamboyant spiritualist dressed in extravagant purple velvet, glittering amethysts, and enough theatrical accessories to fill an entire carriage!

But when Master James calls upon Great-Great-Grandmama Georgiana, the evening takes a deeply unexpected turn. Beyond the theatrical nonsense lies an opportunity for truth, reconciliation, and a family reunion that could change everything.

The Spectacular Séance is a charming Gothic Victorian bedtime story about love, grief, forgiveness, and the enduring bonds of family, wrapped in a wonderfully whimsical adventure full of laughter, mystery, and heart.