The Tenacious Tale of Tanna the Tendersword
The Chronicles of Tanna the Champion by Galdifort Quillpen #1
SPFBOX Finalist! BIBA Children’s 2024 Cover Contest Award Winner!
Galdifort Quillpen has grand dreams of writing epic tales of heroic deeds, just like his famous aunt. Unfortunately, he’s been assigned to Tanna the Tendersword, an excruciatingly carefree would-be-champion who can’t seem to find a qualifying entry-level quest.
When things are at their most miserable, the young Questers meet an enigmatic old woman who offers Tanna a quest: follow a peg-legged, sword-wielding rooster to help save a crying mushroom lost within a haunted forest. Tanna heroically accepts, regardless of how incredibly unsafe the odd quest seems.
But Galdifort’s fears become reality when a sorceress sends her fog monster and lizard henchmen after them. Only a true Champion should confront a sorceress, and, in his eyes, Tanna is not up to the task. But if he wants to write his chronicle, Galdifort must learn to do something he certainly isn’t comfortable doing — trust in honest friendship with Tanna the Tendersword.
He’s just a chronicler, after all, not a hero!
Editorial Reviews for The Tenacious Tale:
“A delightful story that is perfect for middle grade fantasy readers and adults who love an endearing and laugh-inducing story that appeals to their inner child.” — Dr. Philip Chase, judge for SPFBOX & author of The Edan Trilogy
“The Tenacious Tale of Tanna the Tendersword is packed with humor and witty word play, providing several laugh out loud moments. The characters, led by the tenacious Tanna and her more timid chronicler-in-training, are an absolute blast. The plot is fast-paced and engaging throughout.” — Dr. John Mauro, Before We Go Blog
“TTToTTS is a book that can appeal to all ages – I’ll soon be in my 6th decade and it’s been a number of years since I read to children but I enjoyed this immensely… It really took me back to why I was drawn to fantasy decades ago.” — The Reading Ruru, Fantasy Faction