Books with author Ann Chandler

Time-travel with Madelon and Cameron as they experience the splendors of Giantholm and the terrors of the Castle of Bron--in a universe in which science has not yet been born and wizardry is everywhere. Two worlds and two dimensions of time: the magic world and our own twentieth-century world. Join with Mad and Cam in a fight in which the forces of evil are not always what they seem.

Jane Austen is the sleuth and her six-year-old niece Anna is the narrator in this fast-moving children's mystery story. Did a robber, a goblin, or a cookie-loving dog steal the beautiful cherry pie--or was the real thief a surprise to everyone? This unusual whodunit will introduce its young readers to the world-famous author and her family and to some extraordinary new words that will enlarge their vocabulary. A portrait of Jane Austen and pictures dating to the period enliven this work for 4-7 year-olds.

Praise for THE QUEST FOR TINN-PHUT:"The Quest for Tinn-Phut hooks you from the first page and does not let go… a spellbinding fantasy novel, rivaling the works of C.S. Lewis and Tolkien. Read this book." -- Joyce Carol Thomas, National Book Award winning author of Marked by Fire"R. Dale Chandler has created a wonderful story of magic and heroism that not only teaches valuable lessons, it's fun too." -- Steve Zell, author of WiZrdEnter the world of Arrowhead! After his father disappears while serving overseas, Sheldon Thorpe becomes a lonely, cynical boy. To lift his spirits, his mother sends him to Camp Arrowhead, where a mythical giant is whispered to roam the forests. One night a strange boy enters Sheldon’s cabin and takes his pocketknife, a gift from his father and his most prized possession. Sheldon chases him into a mysterious fog at the edge of camp and enters the war-torn world of Arrowhead, where the demon-bear Karr-Tan and his minions conspire to enslave all of the tribes. With the help of an escaped slave girl, a platoon of combat-hardened holy men, and a shiny magic staff, Sheldon embarks on an epic quest to find the orphan boy prophesied to become the giant warrior, Tinn-Phut. Only he can defeat Karr-Tan, bringing peace to the land. And he alone can show Sheldon the way home. THE QUEST FOR TINN-PHUT is based upon the legend of Ten Foot, which has been enjoyed by thousands of young people around countless council fires at Camp Arrowhead, North Carolina. You too will enjoy this action-packed adventure tale and its messages of faith and courage.

Gregory giraffe is the child who loves to play with his friends…but what happens when he finds himself misfit among his friends.In his playful children story book, I Love You Because…., this book reveals the opportunities of feeling love amidst the differences, when three kids—Gregory giraffe, Sam squirrel, and Emily groundhog find a way to celebrate their mutual love despite their numerous differences.Gregory giraffe is unhappy with his friend Sam squirrel when the later climbs the tree while playing. Gregory, unable to climb the tree, feels they are not matches and leaves. This makes both of them sad. Later on, Gregory is advised by his mother to wish Valentines to his friends by exploring the reasons why he loves them. This leads him to find similarities with his friends in terms of giving joy and love to each other. Gregory is mesmerized by the power of love and goes on to revive his friendship with Emily groundhog. This Valentine love game offer an insight into the universal philosophy based on the unity of all, and the presence of similarity and love in every one.If you like Elif Shafak’s The Forty Rules of Love, you won’t be able to ignore the sweet rather addictive I Love You Because.

You are invited underneath the great greenwood tree to hear how a young man became a hero, and a hero became a legend. When Robin takes a shortcut through Sherwood Forest, the path he chooses leads not to Nottingham’s archery contest, but to a life on the run from the law. Unable now to become a knight, and joined by his childhood friends, Robin Hood leads the most infamous outlaw band ever to evade the king and his sheriff. Blending true history with new stories, popular inaccuracies, and some almost forgotten medieval legends, The Scarlet Forest brings a new life to the greenwood, which here feels as fresh as it does traditional. With an academic background in medieval English studies, A. E. Chandler captivates with this unique and nuanced reinterpretation of Robin Hood’s struggles and adventures. The forest is waiting.

Daisy is only a fluffy young puppy dog. All her stuffed animal friends can do things like riding Thomas Trains and building towers with Lego blocks that Daisy cannot. Poor Daisy is very sad. Guess who comes to help Daisy? And discover how Daisy finally learns to succeed. This book for 3-5 year-olds is illustrated with photographs of Daisy and the other stuffed animals as Daisy moves from mishaps to mastery with the help of her friends. Children will encounter familiar objects, such as blocks and trains. They will also meet Joe Cool, the Dog with the Purple Ears.

Time-travel with Madelon and Cameron as they experience the splendors of Giantholm and the terrors of the Castle of Bron--in a universe in which science has not yet been born and wizardry is everywhere. Two worlds and two dimensions of time: the magic world and our own twentieth-century world. Join with Mad and Cam in a fight in which the forces of evil are not always what they seem.

What more do you have to lose when you’ve lost everything? Ask sixteen-year-old Annie Bloom. Annie Bloom and Lexi Vanderkamp are out for a night of drinking beer and having fun in Annie’s Camaro when Lexi, who is driving, makes a fatal mistake. Annie is left to deal with the consequences of her best friend’s death. Problem is, Annie has a drinking problem, and the more she blames herself for Lexi’s death, the more she drinks to forget. Unable to deal with the growing guilt over her part in the accident, Annie breaks up with her all-star boyfriend, Adam, and takes up with a guy called Raunch, who more than lives up to his nickname. Raunch seduces Annie with his penetrating blue eyes and easy access to the best alcohol she’s ever had. Together, they embark on a series of drunken adventures that eventually threaten Annie’s life. But it’s the journey that Annie takes alone, after hours of relentless drinking, that ultimately alters who she is and everything she believes in.