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Chuck Abdella

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Chuck Abdella is a history teacher at St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury, MA. He describes himself as: “A history teacher, indie writer, world-saver, superhero (if you believe the rumors), and youth softball coach. Not necessarily in that order.” His newest book, (set in not-so-dark academia) "Casual Monsters", reminds us that, "the fangs don't make the monster." Chuck’s four-book high fantasy series, "The Outcasts: The Lies of Autumn", "The Darkest Forests", "Whispers of Spring", and "A Flicker of Hope", has been enjoyed by readers on six continents. In 2021 and 2022, Chuck wrote a contemporary YA fantasy duology, set in a high school. "The Sun and the Moon" and its sequel, "Shadows and Stars" speak to anyone who has ever wondered if the ...more

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	The Outcasts: The Lies of Autumn 4.34 avg rating — 29 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Darkest Forests (The Outcasts, Book II) 4.53 avg rating — 19 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Whispers of Spring (The Outcasts #3) 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Flicker of Hope (Outcasts #4) 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Sun and the Moon 4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Shadows and Stars (#2 Centerton High Series) 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Shadow of the Sith (Star Wars)

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