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I was named Henry J. LeGrand lll -- but Hank is what I am mostly known by. I grew up out in the country along with six sisters and two brothers. Stories were a big part of my life growing-up and--with that many siblings--there was never a shortage of imaginative-storytelling, book readings, or just simply being an avid listener. Every day was a wonderful learning experience with my family, and an experience that will stay in my head and heart forever I attended St. Mary's Elementary School in Herman, Pa. then went on to the local high school. I enlisted in the military in 1969, and was honourably discharged in 1971 from the United States Army's infantry division. I'm a Vietnam Veteran and was awarded two Bronze Stars.I’ve always had room in my head for daydreaming--actually a lot of room. I enjoy seeing my thoughts take form on paper, and I get a great deal of satisfaction inventing all the different characters. But, the best part of writing--to me—is watching in amazement as the characters begin to emerge as they are blended into the story. I presently work at AK Steel's Butler works--in the Environmental Department. Interests: I like camping, inventing, drawing, and especially writing fiction stories for children and young adults. I also enjoy riding my Jet Ski, motorcycle, and working around my home--which keeps me more than occupied. Please, also, visit my website--to see pictures of Paddle Tail and me at some of our events. My first novel titled, Rampage, can now be ordered in paperback / ebook at Write Words Inc. www.writewordsinc.com .Three of my children's stories are now in the Amazon Kindle bookstore, and my two other children's chapter books--Paddle Tail, and Paddle Tail's First Winter Adventure should be in the Kindle store soon.Below are my titles in the Amazon KDP Select program. To find a title on Amazon simply type in the ASIN number, but don’t type ASIN. You can also copy and paste into your browser. Most of my titles are listed in the Amazon Kindle loan program. They can also be downloaded on your PC. The link for the PC download is listed on the Amazon KDP site. I hope you enjoy my stories as much as I did writing them.
Thank you,
Author Hank LeGrand

Book Description
Publication Date: January 18, 2012
The Ghost of Kaiser Rock
Is a mixture of ghost stories circulating around a small town called, Butler. The story about a young boy's short journey down a darkened country road completes the story, but it certainly doesn't end the suspense.
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• File Size: 32 KB
• Print Length: 14 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZPB6EI

Book Description
Publication Date: January 22, 2012
The Mystical Blueberry Bush
Harry needs to get as many blueberries from the blueberry bush as possible. His Mom and Dad will need the money they get from selling the berries for his school costs. He and his dog, Fritz, find themselves making a strange deal for the blueberries.
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Product Details
• File Size: 24 KB
• Print Length: 8 pages
• Publisher: Amazon Kindle (January 22, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: http://www.amazon.com/dp/ B0070XD5CK

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Book Description
Publication Date: November 1, 2012
Santa’s Merry Mary Christmas
Nicholas always felt someday he would do great things, but he never expected it to be so special. He always loved working with his hands—building things of all kind. He, especially, enjoyed making toys for the children in town. He even fixed broken toys for the children they would drop off from town. Nicholas also loved working with all the different animals on his pa’s farm. If one would get sick he would stay up all night tending to it. Santa’s Merry Mary Christmas is an exciting holiday story that will surely tickle the funny bone of all children reading it or simply being an avid read aloud for the younger set. Don’t forget to check out some of my other children stories—also in the Kindle loan program. Some of my other children’s titles are listed below. I also have my first young/adult novel titled Rampage—an action / adventure story of young love, fear, and survival, taking place in the 1800.
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Product Details
• File Size: 44 KB
• Print Length: 20 pages
• Publisher: Amazon Kindle (November 1, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: http://www.amazon.com/dp/ B00A0LNUZG

Book Description
Publication Date: August 26, 2010
Toboggan Wax
This is the enchanted story of a young boy who goes to live with his uncle, in a secluded mountain valley. Snow lay on the ground just about all year long, and their main mode of transportation is by horse and sleigh or toboggan. During a severe snow storm a strange visitor knocks on the cabin door, and when he goes he doesn't even leave a footprint in the snow.
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• File Size: 84 KB
• Print Length: 23 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040ZNU9Y



Book Description
Publication Date: October 23, 2012
Paddle Tail
The story about an adorable little beaver born without a tail, but Paddle Tail learns, and so will all children that it's okay to be different. This exciting story will take your child on a wonderful journey they will never forget.
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Product Details
• Paperback: 54 pages
• Publisher: Willow Moon (October 23, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1480171999 •

Book Description
Publication Date: April 5, 2013 | Series: Paddle Tail
Paddle Tail’s First Winter Adventure
This is the second book in Paddle Tail’s Tales series about the adorable little beaver born with just a stump for a tail. He learns, and so will your child, that it's OK to be different. Join him in his first winter adventure!
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Product Details
• Paperback: 62 pages
• Publisher: Willow Moon Publishing; 2 edition (April 5, 2013)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0983687250 •








Book Description
Publication Date: October 13, 2012
The Silent Song Birds
It was a quiet morning, at Fanny's parents’ farmhouse. The warm summer breeze was drifting in through her up-stair's bedroom window. Fanny loved summertime, especially, being awoken to the sound of her favorite songbirds singing. It's sure quiet this morning, Fanny thought to herself, as she awoke from her sleep. I don't hear any of the songbirds singing? Something doesn't seem right. I had better go outside and take a look around. Fanny climbed out of bed dressed then went down stairs, to go outside onto the front porch. Fanny always took her best friend Natalie--her stuffed beaver toy--with her, when she would go outside to play--so she would have someone to talk to....


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Product Details
• File Size: 22 KB
• Print Length: 5 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009QD6T0W


Book Description
Publication Date: February 1, 2012
BUFFALO HORN
Is a young adult story loaded with excitement? College students get a job working with councilors at a youth camp. They are going to take a trip around the lake for them to get use to the area. Well, this trip takes them where they never even thought of, and they soon find themselves fighting for survival.
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Product Details
• File Size: 171 KB
• Print Length: 63 pages
• Publisher: Amazon Kindle (February 1, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: http://www.amazon.com/dp/ B0074NQ8JI

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Book Description
Publication Date: November 30, 2009
Rampage
Night was beginning to fall in the tranquil mountain valley, and the long workday at the Topps' family farm had come to an end. Fall weather had once again returned, along with the exploding colors of the tree's leaves. The unmistakable sound of the elks' trumpeting calls had also returned to the valley - announcing the beginning of their mating season. It was truly a wondrous time for the elk, but it could also be a very dangerous time; especially when the elk began wandering down the old wagon train trail from the mountains, down to where the early morning frost had not yet fallen on the tender green grasses. The Topp family - Jim, his wife Mary, and teenage son Rocky - lived on the farm at the lower end of the valley. The roaming elk foraging for food didn't really bother the Topp family all that much, except when they had to occasionally chase one or two out of their vegetable garden, or the small corn patch the Topps would plant each year. But what followed the elk down from the mountains, shadowing the animals' movements did......
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Product Details
• Paperback: 222 pages
• Publisher: Write Words Inc. / Cambridge Books (November 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: http://www.amazon.com/dp/159431814X
• ISBN-13: http://www.amazon.com/dp/ 978-1594318146

Book Description
Publication Date: January 18, 2012

The Painted King Roosters
Little Henry finds himself in trouble--big trouble--at his Grandfather's farm. He loves visiting all the friendly animals, well almost all. This exciting story brings Little Henry face to face with a couple not so friendly animals.
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Product Details
• File Size: 25 KB
• Print Length: 8 pages
• Publisher: Amazon Kindle (January 18, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZPRQTM

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Book Description
Publication Date: August 19, 2010
Under The Wishing Well
My story titled, Under The Wishing Well is a tale about a house cat's first time outside on her own. Her name is Dewster and her short adventure to the outdoors causes quite a stir with her friends, Baxter the dog and Chippy the chipmunk. Dewster, her friends, and the children that read this story learn a valuable lesson along the way, plus the true meaning of friendship. After Dewster is accidentally locked outside she finds shelter through a secret tunnel that leads into Chippy's house that is built under the wishing well. Baxter comes up with an idea that helps Dewster get back inside the house. Baxter can't figure out where his idea came from, but Dewster and Chippy do. After all, Chippy does live under a wishing well….
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Product Details
• File Size: 110 KB
• Print Length: 7 pages
• Publisher: Amazon Shorts (August 19, 2010)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040ZNU8A

Book Description
Publication Date: August 25, 2010
Little Moe's Christmas
The story about the little girl starting to doubt the authenticity of, Santa Claus. But one day Little Moe is taken on a magical journey that changes her mind forever...
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Product Details
• File Size: 64 KB
• Print Length: 6 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040V49C0






Book Description
Publication Date: January 18, 2012

The Six Wrinkled Pickles

This is a fictional story about a young boy's dealings with adults. The neighbors feel they pulled a fast one on Little Johnny, but they're in for a rude awakening.
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Product Details
• File Size: 25 KB
• Print Length: 7 pages
• Publisher: Amazon Kindle (January 18, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZPRSNG

I was named Henry J. LeGrand lll -- but Hank is what I am mostly known by. I grew up out in the country along with six sisters and two brothers. Stories were a big part of my life growing-up and--with that many siblings--there was never a shortage of imaginative-storytelling, book readings, or just simply being an avid listener. Every day was a wonderful learning experience with my family, an... More