A stolen treasure. A treacherous journey. A kingdom of lizards.
In the peaceful Riverdill Lands, farm sheriffs Bo (a brave Great Pyrenees) and Mr. Quillery (a clever bobwhite quail) have sworn to protect the home of Sage and Darlin' Riverdill. But when a mysterious hooded thief slips into the vault and steals Darlin's precious glowing moonlight necklace, the duo must embark on their most daring mission yet.
Their search for the missing heirloom leads them far beyond the safety of the farm, across murky marshes and twisting waterways, straight into the bustling lizard kingdom of Baskstone. There, they discover the glowing necklace has fallen into the claws of the greedy and powerful Lord Grokk.
Outnumbered and in enemy territory, Bo and Mr. Quillery must team up with Silicia-a talented but troubled builder-to engineer a clever plan to outwit the ruler. But retrieving the necklace and saving the day will require more than just bravery and brains; it will take the incredible, unexpected power of forgiveness.
Perfect for young readers (Grades 1-4), Book 3: The Stolen Necklace is a heartwarming and humorous adventure filled with illustrations on nearly every page. It delivers the rich, character-building depth of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Green Ember, sprinkled with the laugh-out-loud charm of Hank the Cowdog.
Book 4: The Thief of Floatstone coming soon!
Johnston, Andrew K.: - Andrew K. Johnston is the author of The Adventures of Bo and Mr. Quillery, a wholesome early chapter book series set in the imaginative world of the Riverdill Lands. The idea for the series began during the COVID lockdown when Andrew created bedtime stories for his children-stories designed to entertain while teaching meaningful life lessons. With encouragement from family, Andrew began sharing these adventures with a wider audience.Inspired by Andrew's past real-life pets-a Great Pyrenees named Bo and a Northern Bobwhite quail named Mr. Quillery-the series blends animal fantasy, high-stakes adventure, and themes of friendship, courage, forgiveness, and faith. Johnston's animal-led storytelling is influenced by classic works of moral fantasy such as Redwall by Brian Jacques and The Green Ember by S.D. Smith and aims to cultivate what Johnston calls a "righteous imagination" in young readers.Andrew's story ideas stem from his devotional life and Christian worldview, focusing on the virtues he wants to instill in his children such as self-control, faithfulness, forgiveness, and more. He weaves these characteristics into the high-stakes adventures of good versus evil in the Riverdill Lands of his books. He hopes his young readers feel empowered by this narrative immersion and that it stays with them long after the book is closed. In addition to writing, Johnston is a Registered Nurse and an IT Owner specializing in Business Process Automation, and a former Division I football player at Texas A&M University. Johnston lives in the Waco, Texas area with his wife, Erin, a true catalyst for his writing journey, and their family of five children who serve as the primary inspiration and first audience for every story.
