The Goodwin Chronicles: Legends of Traumwelt

by Christopher Bodmann

The Goodwin Chronicles is the story of a family going through some changes and learning secrets about themselves and each other along the way. They are forced to move from London to a country home in the West Midlands because their father, a wildly successful author, is having problems with overeager fans. Elizabeth is 16 and the most disappointed by the move. She’s a naturally defiant young woman forced to live with four brothers and is angry she had to leave her friends behind when she was so close to graduating. Isaac is 14 and an avid footballer. He’s upset he had to leave his club team behind, but is at least excited about the new competition. Daniel is 13 and is a voracious reader. He is the middle child and operates as a loner most of the time. The twins, Addison and James, are 9 and are precocious troublemakers, always playing pranks and causing trouble.The children are generally not happy they had to move to the country, and are quite displeased with their father. While playing in their new house, James and Addison catch something in an elaborate makeshift trap made out of blankets, but Elizabeth shoos them off to bed before they can discover what it is. The twins, however, sneak out of their beds and learn their captive has escaped, so they follow it to the walled garden where they accidentally get sucked into a magical portal.This sets off an adventure that none of the Goodwin children expected.

152 pages, Paperback

Published March 16, 2020

About the author

Christopher Bodmann has always been captivated by the power of storytelling. He believes stories exist to inspire, drive action, and ignite passion. This conviction fuels his writing, with the hope that his words will one day inspire something extraordinary. For Christopher, the ultimate fulfillment comes from knowing that his stories have given young readers confidence and belief in themselves.

Christopher is dedicated to crafting fun, engaging stories with relatable characters. He uses fantasy elements to address real-world issues that middle-grade readers might face, aiming to create a meaningful connection with his audience. He is particularly passionate about encouraging middle-grade boys to become avid readers by incorporating “gateway” topics that resonate with their interests, while also ensuring his content appeals to all audiences.

Christopher resides in San Antonio, Texas, with his loving wife and their five wonderful children.