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Kathleen J. Shields is an award-winning, multi-genre author best known for The Hamilton Troll Adventures, which earned First Place Best Educational Children’s Series from the Texas Association of Authors. Her childhood creation The First Unibear, written at age ten, has won six awards and counting. She also received global recognition for The First Unicorn and her Christian fiction trilogy, The Painting.
While awaiting illustrations, Kathleen writes chapter books for tweens and general audiences, blending education with engaging stories to inspire a lifelong love of reading—and possibly writing. She openly shares her decades of knowledge with fellow writers, always eager to help others grow in their craft.
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	The First Unicorn by Kathleen J. Shields (Goodreads Author), Aashay Utkarsh (Illustrator) 4.70 avg rating — 77 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
	How to Write, Market and Sell Children's Books, A Comprehensive Guide: Just About Everything You Should Know & Consider 4.90 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2024 — 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 Immortal Explorer, Kyrea’s Quest for Knowledge 4.11 avg rating — 9 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 Creation of Kaitlyn Jones (Kaitlyn Jones Trilogy Book 1) 4.13 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2003 — 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
	Dandy Lion: A Legend of Love & Loss 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2013 — 6 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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	Ghost Dogs: Seeing is Believing 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
	Ally Cat, A Tale of Survival it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2013 — 6 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
	Kaitlyn Jones, Surviving Death (Kaitlyn Jones Trilogy Book 2) 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2010 — 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
	Hamilton Troll Meets Pink Light Sprite by Kathleen J. Shields (Goodreads Author), Leigh A. Klug (Illustrations), Carol W. Bryant (Illustrations) 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2012 — 7 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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For a number of years, a very special novel has been in the works. Ever since the debut of The First Unibear in 2021 I knew I had to do something with The First Unicorn. After its success and accolades, it just seemed like a given to continue with this unique series.

When The First Unicorn debuted in 2023, it won multiple awards. A World’s Best Book, a Book of Excellence, an Uplifting Lit award, In

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Oct 24, 2013 08:26AM

2013 has been a very busy year for me. Having completed 6 Hamilton Troll books; my illustrators decided to take a couple months off, I was left with some spare free time. So what did I do? I finished up a few of my novels that I had been working on for years. Now besides the children's series, I have Dandy Lion, a Christian story, Rainbow of Thanks, a children's chapter book, the re-release of the Kaitlyn Jones Trilogy, Ally Cat, a fun tale for all ages and coming soon... Her Guarded Desire (and yes, it is exactly what the title insinuates). 2014 may be boring after this!

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The fourth book of the Hamilton Troll educational children's book series is now available! Read it now! www.HamiltonTroll.com

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Apr 12, 2012 07:55AM

I have a new childrens book series coming out. The first book is "Hamilton Troll meets Pink Light Sprite" learn more about it at http://www.HamiltonTroll.com or watch the book trailer at http://youtu.be/9Ux5iUbSjvo And please rate my commercial, review my book or email me with anything!

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