Books with author Roy F. Chandler

The Gun of Joseph Smith chronicles the destiny of Tucker Morgan, a young boy who had been given a mysterious, small rifle in Nauvoo, Illinois. Here is the adventure-as well as the danger-of crossing the plains and the bittersweet decisions of a boy coming into manhood. Moments of introspection combine with steady action to create a wonderful book the whole family will enjoy.

This novel, the sequel to The Gun of Joseph Smith, reveals Tuck Morgan growing in ways surprising perhaps even to himself. Buoyed by his Mormon faith and armed with the rifle Joseph Smith may have owned, Tuck faces squarely the challenges of violent men and hazardous conditions while guiding a British party collecting museum specimens for display in England. Tuck Morgan, Plainsman is an exciting wilderness adventure during the middle 1800's—a time and a tale that can capture the imagination of every member of the family

The year is 1857. For nearly three years, Tucker Morgan has been adventuring on the great plains and in the mountains with his friend, the master hunter and guide, Grant Holloway. Now it is time to leave the wilderness and return to Salt Lake City to purchase land, to marry, and to raise children. As Mormons, Tuck and Holloway plan to seek wives among their own people, and in their dreaming they carry noble images of the mountain park they will develop into a homeplace with stout cabins and open fields. Morgan's Park recounts Tucker and Holloway's adventures in accomplishing those daunting tasks. Morgan's Park is the final volume of The Gun of Joseph Smith trilogy. Volume one, The Gun of Joseph Smith, began in the year 1850 when Tucker Morgan was only twelve years old, and his family was crossing the plains. The sequel, Tuck Morgan Plainsman, rejoined Tucker and Grant Holloway during Tuck's eighteenth year. Now Tucker is twenty and the excitement, dangers, and sometimes violence of his adventures continue.

23 pages. A fun picture book for children. All About a Foot Soldier was written in 1965 when novelist Roy Chandler's sister adopted an infant boy. Wishing to honor the event, Chandler wrote and drew the cartoon story as a gift to his sister. The family enjoyed and preserved the tale through two generations until it was decided to print and distribute the short manuscript for their greater family. It was immediately discovered that Oog, the starring character held appeal far beyond Chandler relatives. The imaginative tale is now offered as an e-book.

Colter, a teenage boy with cancer, becomes an action-adventure hero in this novel about a native American Indian tribe known as the Monacans, Clan of the Black Bear. After crossing through a time portal to colonial America, he shares many adventures with them including hunting, fishing, horseback riding, making crafts, exploring the wilderness, and protecting the land from marauding settlers.

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.

Colter, a teenage boy with cancer, becomes an action-adventure hero in this novel about a native American Indian tribe known as the Monacans, Clan of the Black Bear. After crossing through a time portal to colonial America, he shares many adventures with them including hunting, fishing, horseback riding, making crafts, exploring the wilderness, and protecting the land from marauding settlers.

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.

This encyclopedia is a simple introduction to the miracle of the human body. With stimulating design and easy-to-read text, this book should enable children to make sense of the body. Thematically arranged, with Internet links, illustrations and simple interactive activities throughout, this book should engage and entertain young readers and provide an excellent first point of reference for school projects and assignments.