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Clifton Chase and the Arrow of Light (Clifton Chase Adventures Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jaimie Engle (Author), Debbie Johnson (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 32 ratings
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An ordinary boy is chosen


There were plenty of other middle schoolers it could've chosen. Six-hundred and eighty-six, if you didn't count Clifton. The Arrow of Light appeared in his closet then whisked him away to a far-off land, where a dwarf and magical bird led him to two princes. He returned their arrow that he had somehow found and went home to his normal life. But the Arrow of Light had other plans. When Clifton found out that the king locked the princes in Drofflic Tower, he knew he must return to the past to protect the future. Enlisting the help of many mythical creatures and the princes' own sister, he managed to find the reason the Arrow of Light chose him. But magic can be wrong. And history longs to be told.

Winner of the 2015 BRAG Medallion
Top 10 Pick Kid Lit Reviews 2014

Just Read! Florida, Florida Department of Education Summer Reading List 2017

Endorsed by the Governor of Orlando’s Book Club 2017

Dwarves, magical creatures, and giants help Clifton on his quest to rescue two princes from their tyrant uncle.


“Clifton Chase and the Arrow of Light belongs on your bookshelf, young or old, right along with Tolkien and Grimm." –5-Star Amazon Review

“You will find everything you ever wanted in a Fantasy book with dragons, swords, Kings, Queens, dwarves, and more. I totally recommend this book for reading time with your children, but be warned, they will never want you to stop!” –5-Star Amazon Review

Clifton Chase and the Arrow of Light is the first in an exciting adventure, alternate history series!

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 1 of 2
    Clifton Chase Adventures
  3. Print length
    299 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 6
  6. Publication date
    December 21, 2015
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"Clifton Chase and the Arrow of Light belongs on your bookshelf, young or old, right along with Tolkien and Grimm." -5-Star Review

"You will find everything you ever wanted in a Fantasy book with dragons, swords, Kings, Queens, dwarves, and more. I totally recommend this book for reading time with your children, but be warned, they will never want you to stop!" -5-Star Review

From the Author

When I wrote Clifton Chase, I thought it was a whimsical fantasy adventure, like the books I read as a kid. I had no idea I would become part of the story...
Clifton Chase has opened doors for me to speak with kids about bullying, an aspect of the story that was important, but not necessarily a driving force when I wrote it. It started with an image of Dane the dwarf popping his nose out of a closet looking for a magic arrow some boy had in his possession. Naturally, I researched the Middle Ages (because that's when dwarves and other mythical creatures roamed the earth, as everyone knows), and came across an oil painting of the Battle of Bosworth Field, which is mentioned in the book.
That's when I learned about King Richard's nephews.
He locked those two boys in the Tower of London and left them there to die, or had them murdered. His own nephews! All so he could rule the throne after his brother's death. I felt so bad for these boys that I wanted to retell their story, but with a different outcome...one where they are rescued by someone from my time.
A boy dealing with a middle school bully faces history's ultimate bully in 1485 England.
This grew into a powerful message that I wanted to share with kids: words have POWER in life and literature! Sometimes, we need someone--like the two princes did--to speak up for us when we can't. Clifton Chase became greater than a character in a book. He grew into a mission for kids to combat bullying and a program that I get to share with kids across the country. I never had a clue when I started writing a book that it would become greater than the pages it covered.
I hope you enjoy the adventure with Clifton Chase as much as I did writing it, and remember, this is the beginning of the series with more books to come!

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B019OYF4DA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ JME Books; 1st edition (December 21, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 21, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 34185 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 299 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1492756474
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

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Jaimie Engle

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Jaimie Engle writes award-winning stories with a magic touch in books, tv, film and comics. With more than a dozen published books, she is a seasoned storyteller who has taught at national conferences, state libraries, and local schools on writing, publishing, and marketing books. In 2021, she began writing for film & television and sold her first feature film JUST JAKE with distribution deal through UPTv Faith & Family Network. She novelized the book and sold it to Vinspire Publishing.

Several of her tv scripts, based off her published work, are in shopping agreements and development with several major producers and networks. Her script MARSHAL LAW caught the eye of the producer of “The Stand” and “Thinner” and was also adapted into a comic book published by KOOL ENGLE PRESS. More about both through her monthly newsletter via the website below.

When not telling stories, Jaimie spends time with her husband, watcher her oldest son on the stage and cheers on her youngest son’s high school football.

Fun fact? Jaimie was an alien on Seaquest. Follow the journey on social @JaimieEngleWrites and www.JaimieEngle.com.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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I picked this book up at a book fair. The author builds a bridge between the present-day and the past intriguingly and entertainingly. While this is a middle-age read, I enjoyed learning how Clifton would resolve the issues he faced. The growth of Clifton in the book was remarkable. He went from being an insecure little boy who didn’t know how to deal with a bully to a confident young man who had the wisdom to know when to walk away. While the transformation was gradual, it showed at the end of the book with the choices that Clifton made. Speaking of the end of the book, I‘m excited to learn that book two is coming out shortly: a fun, exciting read for all ages.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Instant Classic!
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2013
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"Clifton Chase" belongs on your bookshelf - young or old - right along with Tolkien and Grimm. And if you're looking for a perfect gift this season for young adults or those "grown ups" (I am one) who love to lose themselves in an engaging epic, Clifton Chase and the Arrow of Light will not fail you!

I write books for a living and was nonetheless blown away by the accomplished presentation of Clifton Chase. If that sounds trivial, consider that we now live in an age of digital publishing where the burden is more than ever on the consumer to separate the chaff from the wheat - and this one is all wheat! More importantly, Ms. Engle's perfect execution preserves the wonderful milieu she creates so you are simply living the tale and nothing shatters that illusion.

But at it's core, Clifton Chase is an immediately engaging, light, and wonderful journey which will keep you turning pages, romance your imagination, and very subtly teach you as well. I have no "stock in the company," I am honestly excited about the book and wanted people to know. This one's a winner - buy it, give it as gifts, read it to your children, keep it with your classics. You and your children's children will be glad you did!
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Gail H. kid-lit author
4.0 out of 5 stars A Unique Combination of History, Mystery, and Humor!
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2014
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I wanted to read the book as a fellow SCBWI member, but quickly became a fan and truly couldn't put it down! I have never been a time-travel lover, but Clifton changed my attitude toward that genre. The story was an emotional roller-coaster for Clifton, and this was an interesting aspect that the author handled very well. It also works for boys or girls, and all ages-not an easy thing to pull-off for any author, but Ms. Engle does it with style. Perhaps a sequel soon?
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Paul Kass
5.0 out of 5 stars Great adventure book for 8-12 year olds
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2013
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I enjoyed reading about the adventures of Clifton Chase a normal boy with an amazing life thanks to an old arrow he finds. The arrow sends Clifton on a quest that includes time travel, dwarfs and kings. It is fast paced and very well written. This book held my interest even though I am well past the target age. I am sure it will do the same for you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2018
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Very good book!
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MK French
4.0 out of 5 stars Great middle grade fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2020
Review first posted at Girl Who Reads. A free copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.

For some reason, Clifton was chosen out of all the other middle schoolers to a land of magical creatures and two princes. Clifton returned the arrow and went back home to a normal life, but he had to go back when he found out the princes were locked in Droffilc tower by the King. Enlisting the help of the magical creatures and the princess, Clifton hoped to help the princes and find out why the Arrow of Light had chosen him.

Geared toward middle-grade readers, this portal fantasy sends Clifton from a Florida schoolyard archery contest between rivals to meeting the dwarf Dane and his wife Liv in York, England. King Richard III is who they’re all afraid of, the first clue that Clifton was sent back to the past until he finds out he’s in 1485. The princes are Edward and Richard, and their sister is Elizabeth Tudor. Those are all historical figures, and the boys were locked in the Tower of London and never seen again. Just being in the past means that Clifton has the opportunity to change history.

Clifton is hardly the perfect hero, as he and Ryan were picking on each other and got into a fight in gym class. He refuses the call to adventure, and would rather stay home where he is relatively comfortable than to fight a potential war. Understandable, but if he does that, we don’t have a book to read. He has to learn the meaning of loyalty, friendship, and duty, and it’s definitely a hard lesson to learn. There are fight scenes, from helping the princes break out of the tower to being with the merpeople to being in the midst of battle against King Richard III. Any ordinary boy would fear it, and rightfully so. But he rises to the challenge in the story and ultimately learns that fighting for its own sake isn’t worth it. Defending others and restoring justice are much worthier goals to follow.
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Dumo Pokima
5.0 out of 5 stars A Honest Review
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2020
The truth is this book is not very good... not by a long shot..because this book is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC and FANTABULOUS!! It;s a whimiscal tale full of heart and humor and action. There is something so compelling about a young hero or heroine who is bullied or underappreciated and must go on a journey of self discovery.. it never gets old.. For me it never does and never will!! I love the moment where he meets the lovely dwarves and he tells them where he is from.. love that. a Fantastical world and Clifton is from Florida.. For me a lovely throwback to John Carter.. VIRGINAAAAAAAA (points if you got that reference.) this book is written with such love and care and geek love. I love the married dwarves. Reminds of the kind beavers from Narnia. and I sense a moment from the Jaden Smith Karate Kid.. trying to overcome adversity and fear to become great. After reading so many great books I think its amazing when you can enjoy a story and there are passages that make you smile or near tears and to add icing on top of the cake can make you think of another tale that made you feel that.

Jaimie Engle is a treasure. Okay I say about Jeff Goldblum and Bryce Dallas Howard and many others but it still remains I am always grateful to have met her. She loves to write and she loves to share and listen to what makes stories fun and inspiring. When you talk with Jaimie she makes you feel proud to enjoy the things you love about all things geek and to own that. It is truly magical to read a story and she has truly enjoyed and when you meet her she is the real deal

2020 i have realized how many books and more speak truth to power and the flaws in the world.. Dashner..collins.. roth.. Lucas..Crtichton.. angie thomas.. etc. Avatar the last airbender. I feel now more than ever the arts matter thew power of words matter. Stories about heroes fighting for truth justice and the American Way where people of many colors are all in.. Jaimie exudes a force for good and she is bound to go higher further faster in marvelous territory

So yeah its a pretty awesome read .and her social media is gold I STAN HER..
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