Books with author F. Chandler

Eleven short stories that celebrate nature are bundled together for your enjoyment. The title story is about the largest terrapin in Tilghman Cove, which is hated by local fishermen and hunted by the Simpson brothers. Valerie and her brother, Doug, must rely on their wits to try to save this elusive creature whose past is part of their family's history. Other stories deal with boys trying to find courage or understand the outdoors, a rebellious girl who adores a thunderstorm more than sunshine, a greyhound that loses a race and is banished from the track with dangerous consequences, and a six-year old girl who competes with a sixty year old farmer to raise and groom the best show rooster. These stories are recommended for middle grade children, ages 8-12, but older readers are welcomed.

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.

Cassidy Hyde is NOT having a good year. Her boyfriend cheated on her, killed her best friend's date during homecoming, and was then murdered in turn by a serial killer, and that's without counting the thing that no one knows about. (But Cassidy doesn't like to think about that.) The point is, anyone would be a little depressed and no one can blame her for looking for a little bit of help. That's where Sunshine comes in. This new experimental drug makes Cassidy feel like everything is good and she's the golden girl once again. A little memory loss feels like a small price to pay to get her life back. And the fact that boys are once again going missing (boys who Cassidy does NOT want to remember) has NOTHING to do with anything! Right?Thus begins Chandler Baker's contemporary twist on Robert Louis Stevenson's Jekyll and Hyde, set in the town of Hollow Pines, Texas, where high school is truly horrifying.

Cassidy Hyde is NOT having a good year. Her boyfriend cheated on her, killed her best friend's date during homecoming, and was then murdered in turn by a serial killer, and that's without counting the thing that no one knows about. (But Cassidy doesn't like to think about that.) The point is, anyone would be a little depressed and no one can blame her for looking for a little bit of help. That's where Sunshine comes in. This new experimental drug makes Cassidy feel like everything is good and she's the golden girl once again. A little memory loss feels like a small price to pay to get her life back. And the fact that boys are once again going missing (boys who Cassidy does NOT want to remember) has NOTHING to do with anything! Right?Thus begins Chandler Baker's contemporary twist on Robert Louis Stevenson's Jekyll and Hyde, set in the town of Hollow Pines, Texas, where high school is truly horrifying.