Hamilton Troll and the Case of the Missing Home

Hamilton Troll Adventures

by Kathleen J. Shields

Why does Hamilton Troll live next to a tree stump? Chatterton Squirrel asks this question one spring day, so Hamilton shares the story about how this whole thing began. While trying to stay warm one cold December morning a loud rumbling noise brought Hamilton out of his hole to discover his tree was gone! In order to solve the mystery of the missing tree, Hamilton and Merle Mouse go to Rachel Raccoon for help. Rachel then tells everyone about Christmas and explains why Hamilton's tree was taken. Curious about this, Hamilton decides to go see what this day is all about and in doing so, discovers the magic of Christmas.

25 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 3, 2014

About the author

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.
Kathleen also runs Kathleen’s Graphics, offering web and graphic design services, custom book covers, interior formatting, book trailers, press releases, and more. She freelances for printing companies and publishers and thrives on learning new skills through creative challenges.
In addition, she writes an inspirational blog about her experiences as an author, entrepreneur, and Christian, offering thoughtful, uplifting insights meant to spark reflection and gather future readers.