Format 85-page Kids Chapter Book (Ages 6-12) for Print – 6x9 Trim Size, Kid-Friendly Design

Summary I need an experienced book interior designer/formatter for Book 1 of a multi-book middle-grade series (with strong potential for additional books and related media like a TV show). Book Title: Dodge Ballistic & The Flea Master (Book 1 of the Multiverse Mavericks series) Genre: Middle-grade / chapter book for kids ages 6-12. Fun, adventurous, superhero story with humor, friendship themes, and light action. Current File: One Word document (~85 pages total at 13pt font). This includes: Front matter (title page, copyright/rights reserved page, possibly dedication). Main story text (roughly 13 chapters). Back matter if any. Target Trim Size: Exactly 6" x 9" (standard trade paperback size, matching Act Like a Man by Mark Driscoll for dimensions). Please confirm bleed/margin setup for this size (standard KDP/offset specs: 0.125" bleed, appropriate inside margins for binding). Style Requirements (Kid-Friendly): Clean, engaging, and highly readable for children 6-12. Larger, clear font (e.g., 12-14pt for body text, something like Georgia, Garamond, or a friendly sans-serif like Arial or a custom kids-friendly font). Generous line spacing (1.3–1.5 or more) and margins for easy reading. Chapter headings: Large, bold, fun styling with possible simple decorative elements or icons (e.g., dodgeball or superhero motif). Scene breaks and paragraph styling that feels energetic but not overwhelming. Consistent professional typesetting: justified text, proper hyphenation, widow/orphan control. Simple header/footer (book title / author / page numbers) – keep it minimal and clean. Overall design: Bright, adventurous feel without being too cluttered. White space is good for young readers. Deliverables: Fully formatted print-ready PDF (with proper bleed and crop marks) optimized for KDP/IngramSpark. Source file (e.g., InDesign or final Word if preferred) so I can make minor future edits. Any suggested adjustments to front/back matter. Optional: Basic table of contents if it fits well. Scope Notes (Important for Quote): The manuscript is already complete and clean. No major rewriting or content editing needed. No illustrations or complex image placement (text-only with possible simple chapter ornaments). Front matter (title, copyright, etc.) is minimal – please account for that in your bid but do not over-scope. Total page count will likely stay close to current after reformatting (expect minor changes due to layout).