The Case of the Broken Fountain
MJP
Thea’s Adventures and the Case of the Broken Fountain follows Thea, a curious little mouse who loves being herself in a rule-following town. When the fountain breaks, she and her friends venture beneath Quesitown to solve the mystery, discovering that being different is a strength and that loss can make room for something better.
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Thea’s Adventures: And the Case of the Broken Fountain is a whimsical children’s story about curiosity, courage, and the power of being yourself. Thea is a little mouse who does not quite fit in with the rest of her town. While the mice of Quesitown dress neatly and follow the rules, Thea prefers her overalls, her blue bow, and asking questions about the world around her.
When the town’s beloved fountain suddenly stops working, Quesitown is thrown into worry. Determined to help, Thea sets off to solve the mystery with her two best friends. Pibu is a kindhearted pink bunny who is loyal and cautious, and Edita is a gentle rag doll with golden hair who may be nervous at times but always shows up for her friends.
Together, they travel beneath the town and into the fountain’s pipes, where they meet a candy loving cockroach, a sleepy slug guarding an important secret, and a dramatic spider who believes she has lost something forever. As the adventure unfolds, the friends learn that being different is a strength, teamwork matters, and that sometimes losing something can make room for something even better.
Filled with humor, warmth, and gentle life lessons, Thea’s Adventures celebrates individuality, friendship, and the quiet magic hidden in everyday moments.
Children Juvenile: Ages 0-12 (4-8 specifically)
Laurent Alvarez is a writer, educator, and creative storyteller whose work is rooted in imagination, curiosity, and lived experience. She immigrated to the United States from Cuba in 2013 at the age of nineteen, an experience that deeply shaped her perspective on identity, resilience, and the importance of storytelling as a way to connect across cultures and generations.
Laurent spent over a decade working in education as a teacher, tutor, and mentor, supporting children through both academic growth and emotional development. Even after stepping out of the classroom in 2024, she has remained actively involved in mentoring, continuing to work closely with young people and families. Her years in education inform her writing style, which balances warmth, humor, and meaningful lessons in a way that resonates with young readers.
Thea’s Adventures and the Case of the Broken Fountain began as a bedtime story Laurent told her younger sister and later evolved into a fully illustrated children’s book. Through her writing, Laurent aims to celebrate individuality, courage, and the quiet magic of being yourself, especially for children who feel different or are still discovering where they belong.
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Le doy Gracias a Dios por permitir que se logre este sueño que ademas de ser tuyo es de nosotros tus papas por verte tan feliz de poder lograrlo, te amamos chiquita, Dios siempre contigo y tus sueños se hacen realidad solo tienes que esforzarte como lo haces, te amamos siempre, mamá y papá.
Que todo sea porque se sientan orgullosos! Los amo!
I am so excited to read this to my kids and to have them color the pages too!!! Love you Laurent and so freaking proud of you!!!
Can’t wait to read it!!!! Hopefully I can get it autographed 😘
BENDICIONES Y MUCHAS COSAS LINDA EN TU NUEVO PROYECTO TE QUEREMOS
As a Early Childhood teacher I I am greatfull for this opportunity you have given to children to listen to your lovely story. I know you wrote it with the children in mind and how it captures their enthusiasm waiting for what comes next. Knowing you as an author i can always expect an amazing book. Once again thank you!
So excited!!
Laurent .. im very excited to read your book im pretty sure its a magic piece of art and full of amazing experience. You are a actual inspiration for too many people, i feel proud of you, expecting that its gonna be a succesfull masterpiece,,,, wishing you the best.
Congratulations to you and Tim. I can’t wait to read it and see the illustration ☺️
Congratulations
:)
Can't wait to read this to my kid one day. Congratulations!
Love you! You are amazing !
<3
I am so incredibly proud of you. It’s a privilege to share this amazing time with you. Keep going. The world needs you. Love you.
Your bestfriend,
Alex
Lau te deseo muchos Exitos en está etapa eres una dura te quiero
So excited to see your art! Thank you!!!
Wishing you so much success with Thea!
I hope your book reaches every little kid’s home very soon ! Congratulations 🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Congrats Lau!!!!!!!
Congratulations 🎈🎉🎊🍾
on Jan. 15, 2026, 1:56 p.m.
Great job Lau!
on Jan. 15, 2026, 8:09 p.m.
Thank you so much Zach!! Can't wait for the girls to read it!