Kendal, the Baker Bee: A Fantasy for All Ages

A Tale about Heroes and Good Deeds: This is a values-packed fantasy for ages nine to ninety. Neither genius, training nor athletic ability makes a hero. Follow Kendal, an ordinary drone, as he makes his mark in a hive of 40,000 industrious female worker bees. From his earliest days, he’s bent on being productive. But going to bakery school comes first. It’s only then that Kendal the Baker Bee moves on to prove his worth in his colony and to do good deeds wherever he goes. Just as soon as he learns to fly, Kendal grapples with serious problems. His troubles cascade at every turn, one after the other: killer bees, a forest fire, a honey shortage, his brother drones’ despair and near bankruptcy of a little boy’s family. Having overcome every obstacle, Kendal earns the greatest honor bestowed in the world of honey bees, the title of First King of the Bees.” But his adventure can’t end here—there’s more to do. Kendal holds the key to perpetuate a mysterious power that binds his ancestors over the last 400 years with all 303 queen bees happy in retirement nearby. Kendal’s decision means a long life or his death. Kendal the Baker Bee leaves a lasting legacy that proves kindness can melt hard hearts and that giving is more rewarding than receiving. Kendal’s story entertains all who dare to dream, whether nine or ninety, or in between.Hartigan, John A. is the author of 'Kendal, the Baker Bee: A Fantasy for All Ages', published 2007 under ISBN 9781596637887 and ISBN 1596637889.