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Hank J LeGrand lll
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Biography:
Born in Butler, Pa. -- at Butler Memorial Hospital -- to Henry and Catherine L. (Heasley) LeGrand Jr. I was named Henry J. LeGrand lll -- but Hank is what I am mostly known by. I grew up out in the country along with six sisters and two brothers. Stories were a big part of my life growing-up and--with that many siblings--there was never a shortage of imaginative-storytelling, book readings, or just simply being an avid listener. Everyday was a wonderful learning experience with my family, and an experience that will stay in my head and heart forever. I attended St. Mary's Elementary School in Herman, Pa., then went on to the local high school. I enlisted in the military in 1969, and was honourably discharged in 1971 from the United States Army's infantry division. I'm a Vietnam Veteran and was awarded two Bronze Stars--one with a 'V'.
I’ve always had room in my head for daydreaming--actually a lot of room. I enjoy seeing my thought take form on paper, and I get a great deal of satisfaction inventing all the different characters. But the best part of writing a story--to me--is working with the illustrator, and watching in amazement as the characters (in my children's stories) and scenes begin to emerge, and are blended into the story. Paddle Tail was my first published paper back book, and it will be a series. Paddle Tail is the story about the adorable little beaver born without a tail, but he learns and so will all children that it's okay to be different. Paddle Tail's First Winter Adventure is also available in paper back. I thought up Paddle Tail while daydreaming about an old duck-pond that I spend a lot of time at--back when I was just a kid myself. There were no beavers living in the shallow- muddy-pond, but that didn’t stop my imagination. Paddle Tail and I visit schools and libraries. I speak to the students about what it takes to get a children’s illustrated book published; the determination, persistence and, also, about the positive attitude one must have to clear all the hurdles. I talk to them about beavers, their characteristics, and the benefits they give to Mother Nature and, to Mankind. I presently work at AK Steel's Butler works--in the Environmental Department.
Interests: I like camping, inventing, drawing and, especially, writing fiction stories for children and young adults. I also enjoy working around my home--which keeps me more than occupied. My other works are Under The Wishing Well, Little Moe's Christmas and Toboggan Wax.You can purchase them at Amazon.com--listed in their Amazon Shorts Program. Hey Kids! Have Mom or Dad help you to e-mail Paddle Tail at paddletail@zoominternet.net
Please, also, visit my website/s listed below--to see pictures of Paddle Tail and I at some of our activities at http://jacketflap.com/hank or http://www.authorsden.com/hanklegrandlll. My first novel titled, Rampage, can now be purchase in ebook form at www.writewordsink.com. Paddle Tail's books can also be purchased in ebook form at www.eBooks-Library.com I'm listed in their CONTEMPORY AUTHORS. After hitting the Contempory Author's Button simply click on children.
Birth Place: Butler, PA United States
Accomplishments: PADDLE TAIL is my first published book in paperback. PADDLE TAIL'S FIRST WINTER ADVENTURE is my second published book in the Paddle Tail series. A few of my other titles, Under The Wishing Well, Little Moe's Christmas, and Toboggan Wax can be purchased at Amazon--in their Amazon Shorts--for only .49 cents a read. My first novel titled, Rampage, can be purchased at www.eBooks-Library.
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Books

|  | Rampage! by Hank J LeGrand lll Rampage is an adventurous heart-warming story with a western style theme. It's a tale of first love, fear, and survival....
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 | Little Moe's Christmas by Hank J LeGrand lll “Little Mo's Christmas” is for readers 6 to 11, and listeners of all ages. It’s a fictional, adventurous, heartwarming story about a young girl that is starting to doubt the authenticity of Santa Claus....
Amazon Shorts
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Short Stories
 New Work - by Hank J LeGrand lll "RAMPAGE!"...
RAMPAGE by Hank J LeGrand lll My first novel titled, RAMPAGE,is for young readers and adult alike. It's an adventure that you owe it to yourself to read. It's an action packed story that will delight all, and bring out your tear...
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Articles
 School Assembly Program by Hank J LeGrand lll Paddle Tail's School Assembly Program--for students K/8.
I’m writing to let you know about my ‘School Assembly Program.’ I’m the author of the children’s books titled “Paddle Tail” and “Paddle Ta...
Padd Tail. by Hank J LeGrand lll The little beaver born without a tail.
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News
 Signed copies of Paddle Tail getting low... by Hank J LeGrand lll Order now!...
Reviews. by Hank J LeGrand lll Just thought I'd make my reviews for some of my children's stories available here.
Take care,
Hank LeGrand
hjlmbl@zoominternet.net...
Signed copies. by Hank J LeGrand lll Copies of Paddle Tail & Padle Tail's First Winter Adventure.
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New titles on Amazon--'Amazon Shorts Program' by Hank J LeGrand lll New Titles...Little Moe's Christmas & Toboggan Wax--two adventurous holiday stories for Christmas that is a must for read aloud ages 4/5 and readers 7/11....
Rampage! by Hank J LeGrand lll My first novel titled, RAMPAGE,is for young readers and adult alike. It's an adventure that you owe it to yourself to read. It's an action packed story that will delight all, and bring out your tear...
Paddle Tail's Visit. by Hank J LeGrand lll Paddle Tail and I meet more students and faculty....
Paddle Tail will meet a bunch of new friends... by Hank J LeGrand lll Northwest Elementary's school visit in Butler Pa....
Novel...RAMPAGE! by Hank J LeGrand lll My first novel titled, Rampage is a story with a western style theme. It's an adventurous story that set two teenagers on a deadly course with evil....
Rampage! by Hank J LeGrand lll A western style theme, for young and young adults....
Rampage! by Hank J LeGrand lll Rampage is an exciting story with a western style theme....
Future titles by Hank J LeGrand lll Info....
Book signing visits by Hank J LeGrand lll Paddle Tail's visits...
New Title by Hank J LeGrand lll "Under The Wishing Well" The story of a house cats journey outside,and the adventure that she undertakes....
Book signing... by Hank J LeGrand lll Had a great time....
Paddle Tail by Hank J LeGrand lll Paddle Tail...
Booksigning. by Hank J LeGrand lll Paddle Tail's visit....
Library visit and Boscov's Dept. Store visit by Hank J LeGrand lll These are a couple places that Paddle Tail and I will be attending....
Boscov's Dept. Store Visit. by Hank J LeGrand lll Paddle Tail's visit....
Paddle Tail's Visits by Hank J LeGrand lll Paddle Tail and I are getting ready to meet a lot of new friends....
School visit and book signing by Hank J LeGrand lll Activities in the near furture for Paddle Tail and I....
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Events
 Assembly Program. 3/11/2009 Assembly Program....
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Links
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| Jacketflap & Write Words Inc.
be purchased in ebook form at www.eBooks-Library.com I'm listed in their CONTEMPORY AUTHORS. After hitting the Contempory Author's Button simply click on children.
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Ebooks-Library
Paddle Tail soon finds himself in a heap of trouble, but this time he has to depend on his friend--Elmer the frog--to help him out.
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Paddle Tail's First Winter Adventure
Paddle Tail's new book titled PADDLE TAIL'S FIRST WINTER ADVENTURE was released May 1, of this year.It can be ordered here at Authors Den, Port Town Publishing, or at your favorite retailer. Be the first to get Paddle Tails next book--It's a real nail biter,kids! PADDLE TAIL—the story about the adorable little beaver born without a tail. But he learns, and so will your child that it’s okay to be different.
E-mail:hjlmbl@zoominternet.net http://gottawritenetwork.com/hanklegrand.html
http://www.authorsden.com/hanklegrandlll
Published by: Port Town Publishing
Paddle Tail's second book--PADDLE TAIL'S FIRST WINTER ADVENTURE--is
Illustrated by: Patricia Anne Fair
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Paddle Tail's Books.
Both books can also be purchased in ebook form at WWW.eBooks-Library.com.Signed copies in soft cover can be purchased here on Author' Den. Paddle Tail's third book in the series is titled PADDLE TAIL'S FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL--Publishing date to be announced in the future. Three of my other titles--Under The Wishing Well, Toboggan Wax, and Little Moe's Christmas can be seen at Amazon--in their Amazon Short's Program. These three titles can be purchased for only .49 cents.
My first novel titled, RAMPAGE will soon be out in paperback through www.writewordsinc.com
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Additional information
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| I am visiting schools and libraries in my area (Butler, Pa.)reading an excerpt from my book, PADDLE TAIL, and talking to the kid about beavers; their habitat, housing structure, dam building etc. I also speak to the students about it being okay to be different--the timely issue of bullying is also covered. |
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Contact
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Renfrew
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