The Magic Quest [Kindle Edition]

Nancy Barth (Author), Matthew Schilling (Author)

Book Description

Indie publishing your first book is always exciting, but in this case it is quite special, as Matthew is a young adult with autism. He wrote this book with the help of his tutor, Nancy Barth.

The Magic Quest tells the tale of a young man who must stop the Evil Wizard from getting his hands on a certain spell book and thus destroying the world. Magic spells, people-turned-animals-turned-people, detestable bad guys, humor, suspense; this book has it all and more. It is not only a gripping story, but a window into the mind of someone with autism.

Ten Percent of the proceeds from the sale of this book are to be donated to the Easter Seals Central California Autism Intervention Program.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Matthew Schilling is a young adult with autism and a seizure disorder. He recently graduated from an adult transition program in the Clovis Unified School District. He now participates in a program through Arc Fresno, and is a member of the Arc Fresno Kiwanis Aktion Club. He enjoys drama, dance, cartooning and swimming. He has always wanted to write a book and, after a year of writing in collaboration with his tutor and co-author, The Magic Quest was born. The story began as a series of cartoons and is a demonstration of Matthew’s unique creativity. Nancy Barth hails from the mid-west and is now based in Fresno, close to her mother, two of her four daughters, and her grandson. She has worked for Fresno Unified, Tustin Unified (where she received two classroom mini-grants from the Tustin Public Schools Foundation and was twice nominated for teacher of the year), and herself. Currently she is an independent tutor for children with special needs, in particular those with dyslexia and autism; reads manuscripts for new and established authors; advises home-schooling parents on curriculum; and consults with clinics and charter schools. Nancy possesses California Credentials in Life Standard Elementary and Restricted Deaf/Hard of Hearing as well as CLAD, Resource Specialist, and Level 1 Handwriting Without Tears Specialist certificates.

Product Details

• File Size: 1145 KB
• Print Length: 89 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1475289065
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: BookBaby; 1 edition (May 9, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0087SEY6I
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #940,291 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Wild ride! June 4, 2012

By DiOwe

Format:Kindle Edition

The Magic Quest contains tons of action, suspense and wild characters. Not only is it a fun story with humor throughout, it's also a fascinating view into a mind packed full of imagination. I admire and appreciate the dedication and commitment that went into this project and thank both authors for capturing it all.