Chicken Boy
Chicken Boy and the Wrath of Dr. Dimwad
The Anniversary Edition! (2026)
Michael Thompson returns to the tales of friendship and heroism that started it all! The all-new Chicken Boy Anniversary Editions are fully re-illustrated!
Book 1 of the Chicken Boy series
Genres: Superhero / Humor / Action & Adventure
Synopsis: When an ordinary chicken is fed radioactive birdseed, the small town of Oakwood takes a turn for the extraordinary, and a brand new superhero is hatched! Join Chicken Boy and all his friends as they take on the dreaded Dr. Dimwad, giant monsters, and more in their first epic quest to save the world!
Praise: "Every great author has a beginning — and this was Michael Thompson’s. The Anniversary Edition of Chicken Boy and the Wrath of Dr. Dimwad celebrates the book that started it all. A wildly imaginative children’s story featuring Chicken Boy, a superhero like no other, and his unforgettable nemesis, Dr. Dimwad, this book is as funny and clever today as it was when it first launched Michael’s writing career . . . This hilarious superhero story pits Chicken Boy against the dastardly Dr. Dimwad in a battle of wits, courage, and pure imagination. It’s the perfect read for kids — and a blast for grown-ups too." - Bryan Nowak, All Things Writing
Chicken Boy and the Destruction of the Doggy Doo Doo Demons
The Anniversary Edition! (2026)
Michael Thompson returns to the tales of friendship and heroism that started it all! The all-new Chicken Boy Anniversary Editions are fully re-illustrated!
Book 1 of the Chicken Boy series
Genres: Superhero / Humor / Action & Adventure
Synopsis: Professor Big Nose has engineered his latest creation: a radioactive goblet. Any inanimate substance that is placed into it is brought to life. But, when the wrong substance falls into the goblet... things get messy! Join Chicken Boy the Winged Defender and all his pals in their second heroic outing to clean up crime and defeat the Doggy Doo Doo Demons!
Chicken Boy and the Fight of the Ferocious Flowers
The Anniversary Edition! (2026)
Michael Thompson returns to the tales of friendship and heroism that started it all! The all-new Chicken Boy Anniversary Editions are fully re-illustrated!
Book 3 of the Chicken Boy series
Genres: Superhero / Humor / Action & Adventure
Synopsis: When the Doggy Doo Doo Demons were defeated, they were turned into manure. Unfortunately, they were still radioactive. Now, anything planted in the manure becomes a hideous, man-eating monster! Join Chicken Boy and all his heroic friends as they embark on their third noble mission to thwart the Ferocious Flowers, rescue the town, and discover that the grass is meaner on the other side…
Chicken Boy and the Might of the Monkey Man
(2020)
Book 4 of the Chicken Boy series
Genres: Superhero / Humor / Action & Adventure
Synopsis: When one bad piece of banana bread turns the star attraction of the Oakwood Zoo into a mischievous vampire monkey, and one nasty bite from that monkey turns a man into a raging, hairy monster, only one heroic chicken can rise up to save the day… The Winged Defender flies again! Chicken Boy and all his pals reunite in their fourth action-packed adventure to face their wildest villain yet… the maniacal Monkey Man!
Praise: “Loved the story! Moves along quickly [and is] silly and fun. I can see this being a very popular book in a school library. [Michael has a] great imagination [and his] design is well thought out. Kudos to the author / illustrator!” - Feathered Quill Book Awards Judges' Comments.
"The fourth installment of the beloved Chicken Boy series is back again! . . . This series has been a favorite in my fourth grade classroom for over a decade . . . Great humor and relatable for kids. Well worth it!" - Chas, Amazon reviewer.
Winslow Hoffner
Winslow Hoffner's Incredible Encounters
(2018)
Book 1 of the Winslow Hoffner series
Genres: Sea Stories / Folkloric Fantasy
Synopsis: For most, Bayfield is a quaint, unassuming harbor town. For some, the decades-old headlines alleging unexplainable sightings of strange creatures in the water tell a different story. For a select few, the truth behind these legends, speculations, and folklore is more than a mere mystery: There’s magic in the bay. And for local fisherman Mr. Winslow Hoffner, it’s all just a matter of finding yourself in the wrong place at the right time...
Praise: "Sometimes you come across something so amazing that it is really hard to put into words that quite encapsulate what you want to say . . . Starting with style, Michael has tons of it to spare. His writing is unique, vivid and engaging. The entire time you get the impression you are either on Winslow’s fishing boat, or listening to Winslow while joining him in a root beer. The writing is witty, funny, and totally a fun ride . . . I can highly recommend Winslow Hoffner’s Incredible Encounters to anyone who is looking for a great story. Be warned, you are going to be looking for more from this gifted author!" - Bryan Nowak, All Things Writing.
"This is such a wonderful adventure story. It is full of everything readers want in a story—amazing creatures, exotic places, and unforgettable characters . . . The story flowed and the author’s writing style drew me in quickly . . . I can’t wait to read more by this author! - Feathered Quill Book Awards Judges' Comments.
"This is a wonderful, humor-filled, well written set of tales, involving the same characters and a LOT of different creatures. I sincerely hope this is not the only book we ever see regarding Winslow Hoffner, because he's awesome!!!" - Robin A., Amazon reviewer.
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Winslow Hoffner's Incredible Encounters: The Audiobook
(2023)
Return to the monsters and mysteries of Bayfield in an all-new way!
Listen to the audiobook edition of the first book in the award-winning Winslow Hoffner series on Kobo, Audible, Amazon, and iTunes! Read by the author, Winslow Hoffner's Incredible Encounters is an immersive thrill ride into the unknown, featuring seafaring adventure blended with cryptid creatures the likes of which most have never seen... told by one fisherman who happens to have seen them all!
Winslow Hoffner's High-Sailing Adventures
(2023)
Book 2 of the Winslow Hoffner series
Genres: Sea Stories / Folkloric Fantasy
Synopsis: Monsters, men in black, conspiracies, and unknown energy fields. All a standard week of reporting for the papers of Bayfield. But stranger than the tales in print are the ones untold, in the memories of the seafaring storyteller Winslow Hoffner. When past blurs with present, and science blurs with magic, only the bravest adventurers will heed the call to discover the true nature of those fantastic creatures known as cryptids and the goals of the covert groups that hunt them...
Praise: "There's a lot to love about this book. First of all, Michael's an incredible storyteller. If you've ever read a book where it makes you want to skip the next day of work just so you can keep reading . . . that is where you want to be. That's a good read right there. The Winslow Hoffner series honestly makes you want to do that." - Bryan Nowak, All Things Writing.
"A fun easy read for all ages. Love the way the stories are told in both books. Great descriptive language, complex characters, and a twisty bit near the end. As a person who often knows the ending of a story far too soon, this one kept me guessing! Thanks for a great read!" - Amanda B., Goodreads reviewer.
World of the Orb
World of the Orb
(2016)
Book 1 of the World of the Orb series
Genres: YA / Portal Fantasy / Adventure
Synopsis: Best friends Marvin and Andy have just discovered the Museum of Natural History’s unnatural secret: The Orb, a mysterious relic that plunges these two modern teens into a medieval world of monsters, myth, and magic. To return home, they must embark on a global treasure hunt to unite five elemental crystals, all while eluding the eye of a tyrannical warlock bent on conquering the Realms. This isn’t the field trip they expected…
Praise: "I loved this! Kids & parents will love this too . . . Your plot is intriguing and you've created characters that will bring readers back . . . Overall, a great debut!" - Feathered Quill Book Awards Judges' Comments.
"Marvin and Andy took me back to my high school years . . . The characters are great, and the writing is right on point. With a little luck and a lot of savvy marketing, Michael Thompson could have a breakout hit on his hands here." - Ray Simmons, Readers' Favorite.