JUVENILE FICTION:
Action & Adventure, Mindfulness & Meditation, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance

Eighth grade sucks for Skyler Quinn, a lonely 12-year-old skateboarder. Messed-up teeth, thanks to a weird genetic disorder, impulsivity, and zero social life, are tough enough. Still, the possibility of losing her only friend, Ben, to Juvie is too much, especially when it's all her fault. Desperate to fix things, Skyler follows a series of clues leading to the legendary drama teacher, Ms. M, and her long-rumored secret club of kids struggling with issues of their own. With a touch of magic and wisdom to spare, she leads them on a journey of discovery and friendship. Along the way, they uncover the powers of her Moonstone Medallions, and their lives are changed forever.

√  A magical adventure filled with heart and humor
√  Relatable middle-school characters and challenges
√  Lessons in courage, friendship, and belonging
√  A story that helps kids believe in themselves

Reviews

Skyler & The Moonstone Medallions empowers middle school kids to deal with the challenges of growing up. It helps them think differently and gives them tools to be self-reliant and resilient.
Cheri L. Sheridan, M.Ed.

Susan Chappelear uses her own deep power of empathy to create this entrancing tale. Skyler and five other middle schoolers navigate the relational and emotional challenges of early adolescence. Ms. M teaches them coping skills and helps them explore new ways of seeing the world. All the while, healing their broken hearts.
Elizabeth Gibson, MS.CMHC

Susan Chappelear

Raising a child with severe ADHD, learning disabilities, and a rare genetic disorder gave Susan Chappelear the insight and inspiration to create Skyler and the Moonstone Medallions.

The story was born from a family conversation — while her husband, John Chappelear, author of The Daily Six (G.P. Putnam’s Sons), was exploring a children’s adaptation of his work. That spark became a decade-long journey to bring Skyler and her classmates to life — kids who face the same fears, doubts, and triumphs as so many real children do.

A lifelong interior designer and writer, Susan has published fiction and essays, written for local newspapers, and shared her creative insights on her blog Design Love Home. She lives in Jacksonville, Florida, with John and their rescue dog, Hitch — with frequent visits to their three entrepreneurial, dog-loving children across the U.S.

“My hope is that Skyler’s story helps kids see that their challenges can become their strengths.”
– Susan Chappelear