About the Book

Book: Drandar and the Quest for Redemption (Book 2) Author: Terrie Hellard-Brown Genre: Middle School Fantasy Chapter Book Release Date: June 15, 2026 What do you do with an enemy who tried to destroy you? Drandar didn’t expect to find the answer in a dungeon. Seaton the knight betrayed the king, hunted Drandar, and lost. Now he’s locked up and miserable — and somehow, Drandar can’t stop thinking about him. When Drandar was ready to give up, Seraphina and the fairy believed in him anyway. Maybe Seaton needs the same thing. The king has a different idea. He’s sending both of them on a quest to find the kingdom’s greatest treasure. Together. Whether they like it or not. The problem? Drandar isn’t sure he trusts Seaton. And the quest is harder than either of them expected. Drandar and the Quest for Redemption is a story about second chances, unlikely friendships, and discovering that the greatest treasure isn’t always what you went looking for.

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About the Author

Terrie Hellard-Brown is an award-winning author, speaker, and missionary with over thirty years of experience as a teacher and homeschool mom. That time at the classroom and kitchen table convinced her of something she writes into every story: every child’s journey matters, and no one is too far gone for redemption. Terrie works with families — especially mixed-needs families (those raising both neurodivergent and neurotypical children) — to disciple their kids and build a peace-filled home culture. She hosts two podcasts focused on equipping parents to raise the next generation to follow Christ with their whole hearts. She holds a BA in sociology and psychology, an MA in education, and is currently pursuing her DMin.

More from Terrie

Forgiveness, redemption, purpose, trust, truth – these are so important for children to grasp early. Those are the motivation and foundation behind the Drandar the Dragon series. Drandar and the Quest for Redemption is the second book in the Drandar the Dragon series of chapter books. It picks up where book one ended, but it also can stand alone on its own as long as readers begin with the understanding that Drandar is a knight in a Medieval, fantasy kingdom. I began writing these stories for my daughter who is autistic because I saw such potential in her and God’s blessing in her life, yet I watched her struggle with doubt and fear. (She is also the illustrator for the series which is exciting for both of us).

Interview with the Author

Did you use a functional outline, or was it just chaos that somehow worked?

That is a great question. I usually work from a semi-functional outline. I know the arc of the story, at least somewhat because sometimes the story takes on a life of its own in a sense, and goes a direction you didn’t originally plan. I can’t work form chaos as well. I need some sort of organization or the idea just sits in my brain for awhile until I get some sort of direction and arc.

How do you handle moments when inspiration seems hard to find?

I’ve never been afraid of just sitting with an idea. I spend time praying and reading. That often helps, and each year in January, I make a list of ideas that I can pull from any time inspiration seems to evaporate. And often, if I’m not feeling inspired, I’m tired, and I simply rest. It’s amazing how creativity returns when you come from a place of rest and spending time with God.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing?

I love to spend time with family and friends. I also enjoy making jewelry. It’s one of my favorite crafts. I make jewelry when I need a break from writing or when I’m stuck in a story. While I create jewelry, I think about the story and work out the kinks in the plot line. It is a very relaxing hobby that I enjoy very much.

What are you working on next?

Drandar 3! I didn’t know if there would be a 3^rd book or not, but one day right before Drandar 2 was in my hands, I woke up with an idea. I wrote it down and have been thinking about it ever since. I think it’s going to be a fun one to write. It is going to be challenging because this one includes an adventure and a mystery.

What is your favorite part of being a writer?

I think I love everything about being a writer. I love getting to create and see the ideas take shape and the characters come to life. I love being able to communicate the goodness of God in my stories. I hope I succeed at that. I think about the readers when I’m writing. I so hope they are blessed by what they read.