Todd Bernacil’s Return to the Magic Cornfield Earns Praise, Set for London and Los Angeles Book Fairs

Author Todd Bernacil's fantasy novel, Return to the Magic Cornfield: A Love so Forever, has received recognition from the Hollywood Book Review, earning praise for its imaginative storytelling. The book, along with its predecessor, Into the Magic Cornfield: A Heather Hazelkind Story, will be featured at the 2025 London Book Fair and the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.

The Hollywood Book Review describes Return to the Magic Cornfield: A Love so Forever as a "spellbinding" tale that blends fantasy, mystery, and romance. The story follows protagonist Heather Hazelkind, a teacher who uncovers a mystical world hidden within a giant cornfield. Reviewers noted the book’s "deep mystics" and "mind-boggling secrets," highlighting its appeal for young fantasy enthusiasts.

While praised for its complexity, the review also suggests that the novel remains accessible for children and may be enjoyed as a shared reading experience with parents.

Bernacil’s Magic Cornfield series will be showcased at two significant literary events in 2025. At the London Book Fair, Return to the Magic Cornfield: A Love so Forever and Into the Magic Cornfield will be featured at the Explora Books and Bookside Press booths, introducing the series to an international audience.

Following its London debut, the books will also be featured at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, a widely attended event celebrating literature across genres. Bernacil expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to engage with new readers.

Todd Bernacil is known for his Magic Cornfield series, which explores themes of adventure, love, and mystery within the fantastical world of Maizeland. His books are available for purchase on Amazon.