This morning, best selling Christian Fantasy author Wayne Thomas Batson was our guest. Wayne has written the best selling "The Door Within" trilogy and "Isle of Swords". Wayne lives in the area and also teaches English at Folley Quarter Middle in Howard County. Wayne, who is the father of four children, talked about how to get your kids interested in reading this summer. He said Christian fantasy is a great place to start. If you missed our conversation click here.
Wayne also gave us a recommended reading list of Christian fantasy.
Age 8-12
"Wilderking Trilogy" Jonathan Rogers
"Dragons in Our Midst" Bryan Davis
"Ryann Watters-Sword of the King" Eric Reinhold
"Land of Elyon" Patrick Carman
Age 10-16
"The Door Within Triology" "Isle of Swords" Wayne Thomas Batson
"White Lion Chronicles" Christopher Hopper
"Dragonkeeper Books" Donita K. Paul
"Binding of the Blade" L.B. Graham
"The Restorer" Sharon Hinck
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Thanks for having Wayne on! You couldn't have picked a better spokesperson for promoting reading among young people.
And thanks for the plug, Wayne. Very kind.
CH