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Loki & Heimdall Cover Art

The last two story books that I authored for Magic Wagon’s Short Tales line focus on the characters of Norse Myth: Loki and Heimdall. They’re available for pre-order now on Amazon for a September release. These books were fun to write. They required a bit of research as I’m not […]


The Ants and the Grasshopper

[singlepic id=137 w=200 h=283 float=left]Publisher: ABDO Publishing/Magic Wagon/Short Tales Publication Date: January 2010 Rob’s Credit: Adapted by Other Credits: Based on the classic fable by Aesop, illustrated by Mark Bloodworth Synopsis: The cautionary tale of the importance of planning, hard work and sacrifice. Link: Buy it at Amazon.com: Hardbound Library […]


Boxcar Children #11 – Pizza Mystery

[singlepic id=161 w=200 h=255 float=left]Publisher: ABDO Publishing/Magic Wagon/Graphic Planet Publication Date: January 2010 Rob’s Credit: Adapted by Other Credits: Based on the novel by Gertrude Chandler Warner, illustrated by Mike Dubisch Synopsis: The Aldens return from a vacation, having strangely avoided any mysteries, until they arrive at the town that […]


Boxcar Children #7 – Snowbound Mystery

[singlepic id=162 w=200 h=269 float=left]Publisher: ABDO Publishing/Magic Wagon/Graphic Planet Publication Date: January 2010 Rob’s Credit: Adapted by Other Credits: Based on the novel by Gertrude Chandler Warner, illustrated by Mike Dubisch Synopsis: The Aldens are enjoying a fall vacation in a remote cabin when they’re suddenly snowed in by freak […]


Boxcar Children #6 – Blue Bay Mystery

[singlepic id=48 w=200 h=259 float=left]Publisher: ABDO Publishing/Magic Wagon/Graphic Planet Publication Date: March 2009 Rob’s Credit: Adapted by Other Credits: Based on the novel by Gertrude Chandler Warner, illustrated by Mark Bloodworth Synopsis: The Aldens journey to an uninhabited tropical island. They bring all their resources to bear as they fish, […]


Boxcar Children #3 – The Yellow House Mystery

[singlepic id=47 w=200 h=259 float=left]Publisher: ABDO Publishing/Magic Wagon/Graphic Planet Publication Date: January 2009 Rob’s Credit: Adapted by Other Credits: Based on the novel by Gertrude Chandler Warner, illustrated by Mike Dubisch Synopsis: The Aldens kids learn the secret of the Yellow House and go on a journey to find its […]


Boxcar Children #2 – Surprise Island

[singlepic id=46 w=200 h=259 float=left]Publisher: ABDO Publishing/Magic Wagon/Graphic Planet Publication Date: January 2009 Rob’s Credit: Adapted by Other Credits: Based on the novel by Gertrude Chandler Warner, illustrated by Mike Dubisch Synopsis: Grandpa Alden sends the kids to live on his private island for a summer where they discover a […]


Medusa

[singlepic id=49 w=200 h=283 float=left]Publisher: ABDO Publishing/Magic Wagon/Short Tales Publication Date: January 2008 Rob’s Credit: Adapted by Other Credits: Based on the classic Greek myths, illustrated by Mike Dubisch Synopsis: The story of snake haired, stone-eyed Medua and her curse. Link: Buy it at Amazon.com: Hardbound Library Edition


Puss in Boots

[singlepic id=50 w=200 h=283 float=left]Publisher: ABDO Publishing/Magic Wagon/Short Tales Publication Date: January 2008 Rob’s Credit: Adapted by Other Credits: Based on the story by Charles Perrault, illustrated by Mike Dubisch Synopsis: Adapting the classic tale of a cat who leads his hapless master from rags to riches. Link: Buy it […]


Wizard of Oz: The Cyclone – Book 1

[singlepic id=51 w=200 h=283 float=left]Publisher: ABDO Publishing/Magic Wagon/Short Tales Publication Date: January 2008 Rob’s Credit: Adapted by Other Credits: Based on the novel by L Frank Baum, illustrated by Mike Dubisch Synopsis: Adapts the first few chapters of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” into a story book for beginning readers. […]