The Princess Castle
The Princess Castle was written based on a true story. May 23, 2013 3 year old Maiyanna Marie Antoinette Clemons McCarthy, was diagnosed with a rare for of childhood cancer, Diffuse Intrinsic Potien Glieoma (DIPG). In the months to come, Maiyanna’s mother would move her into a bigger, more comfortable house, that Maiyanna would eventually come to call, “The Princess Castle.” On April 16, 2014 Maiyanna passed away in her new Princess Castle remembered by all for the joy and love she brought to her friends and family.
To learn more about Maiyanna’s story visit www.maiysmiracle.org.
Written by: Mycaiah C. Clemons Cover Illustrated by Dorian Epps
Maiyanna Marie Antoinette Clemons McCarthy December 11, 2009—April 16, 2014
There once was lonely castle that sat on top of a hill. When along came Princess Maiyanna, who was falling gravely ill.
The Princess Castle. The End
Inside the Princess Castle, now lived a tree. So pretty for all to see. “I love you Princess Maiy. Forever in my heart you’ll stay. I’ll always keep the name you gave to me.”
The Princess fell in love with the castle. The Castle felt the same.
Princess Maiy lay in bed. Her head upon a pillow. She closed her eyes. A tear dropped down, and from the ground sprung a weeping willow.
“I shall call you, The Princess Castle! The Princess Castle shall be your name.�
Princess Maiy moved in her family. Mommy, Safari, Bunny Cat, Cupcake, and Cotton Candy.
The Princess Castle was so happy to have so many new friends. But happily ever after is not how this story ends. Princess Maiy could no longer play. She had become really sick. The Castle began to cry. It was losing its best friend. “She cannot go! She cannot go! This cannot be how this ends!�
They filled the castle with laughter. Zooming through the castle halls came Safari Cat. Princess Maiy right after.
“Yes, pumpkins in the Fall. When it gets snowy outside, we shall have a Winter’s Ball!”
Princess Maiy had an idea, “This Castle is so much fun! I shall throw a party. Yes. I shall invite everyone!”
“Come to the Princess Castle!” she said, “We can grow flowers in the Spring, and Pumpkins!”
Princess Maiy called up her friends. Princess Tiki, Princess A’ Chya, Princess Antoinette, and Prince Lundon. Page 12