Overview

Eighth grade sucks for Skyler Quinn, a lonely 12-year-old skateboarder. Messed-up teeth, thanks to a weird genetic disorder, impulsivity, and zero social life, are tough enough. Still, the possibility of losing her only friend, Ben, to Juvie is too much, especially when it's all her fault. Desperate to fix things, Skyler follows a series of clues leading to the legendary drama teacher, Ms. M, and her long-rumored secret club of kids struggling with issues of their own. With a touch of magic and wisdom to spare, she leads them on a journey of discovery and friendship. Along the way, they uncover the powers of her Moonstone Medallions, and their lives are changed forever.

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Skyler & The Moonstone Medallions empowers middle school kids to deal with the challenges of growing up. It helps them think differently and gives them tools to be self-reliant and resilient. Cheri L. Sheridan, M.Ed. Susan Chappelear uses her own deep power of empathy to create this entrancing tale. Skyler and five other middle schoolers navigate the relational and emotional challenges of early adolescence. Ms. M teaches them coping skills and helps them explore new ways of seeing the world. All the while, healing their broken hearts. Elizabeth Gibson, MS.CMHC

Author Information

Raising a child with ADHD, learning disabilities and a rare genetic disorder gave Susan the insight and inspiration for Skyler and the Moonstone Medallions. Her husband, John Chappelear wrote The Daily Six (G.P. Putnam's Sons), a program for creating positive, personal change using six simple principles. During the publication of a translation for his book, the concept of a version for children came up and so began Susan's decade long creation of Skyler, Ms. M and the other kids struggling to survive middle school. Writing is Susan's second passion. Her first was and continues to be Interior Design. Much of her career was spent in the Washington D.C. and Alexandria, Virginia area, which is the setting for Skyler and the Moonstone Medallions. She lives in Jacksonville, Florida with her husband, John and their rescue dog, Hitch, who hitched a ride with them following a Christmas visit with their daughter, Lisa and her family in Atlanta, GA. Their other daughter, Erin lives in Honolulu, HI with her family. The couple's son, Dayton resides in San Diego, CA with his rescue dog, Tuna and runs a skateboarding school. All three children are entrepreneurs, animal lovers and amazing human beings.

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