Chin and the Magic Stones: Book One - Becoming Guardians - Softcover

Salazar, L J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595531571 ISBN 13: 9780595531578

Publisher: iUniverse, 2009

Synopsis

Ten-year-old Chin loves to dream about having grand adventures. But nothing much ever happens in the sleepy little city of Kirkland, Washington, so Chin usually ends up playing with his loyal dog, Eagle, and reading thrilling stories. But one afternoon, both their lives change forever.

While helping his father out in the yard, Chin discovers a shiny rock near the garden pond, and he picks it up. Once he does, Eagle begins to talk! At that moment he realizes that the stone holds magical powers. But why is it in his yard?

Chin and Eagle discover an underground world right underneath his small town! The two become warriors in a revolution against an evil fantastical being known as the Shadow Lord. Along with the help of their new friends and mystical artifacts, Chin and Eagle navigate their way through the mysterious and dangerous new world where adventure waits around every corner!

Full of excitement and enchantment, Chin and the Magic Stones is a delightful tale about a young boy who uses the power of positive thinking to embark upon the journey of a lifetime!

About this title

About the Author

L.J. Salazar is a photographer, writer,successful entrepreneur, and marketing executive.

Influenced by García Márques, Borges, Cortázar and other Latin-American writers, L.J. began writing children's fantasy books using the context of magic realism. His children's books address issues such as growing up, insecurity and self-doubt, the innate need for confidence, and the importance of good relationships with those that we love the most - whether they are human or animal. His first children's book in English: Chin and the Magic Stones, takes on the themes of self-realization, resourcefulness and confidence for children in the context of a fantastic, exciting and creative story that keeps middle graders engaged from beginning to end.

L.J. lives in the greater Seattle area with his wife, their son and the family's King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, Eagle.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595531571
• ISBN 13: 9780595531578
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 108