'Storm Clouds' return in local author's latest

ABBEVILLE — Local author Chris Landry, his wife Jade, and daughter Camryn, introduced their latest achievement in children’s fiction, “Storm Clouds,” during a book-signing event held recently at the Vermilion Parish Library, Main Branch.
Landry is the author of the chapter book series, “Cajun Kids Adventures,” targeted for readers 8 and older. His newest book, “Storm Clouds, Vol. 4,” features the young characters embracing more responsibilities.
In this adventure, as a powerful hurricane approaches Willow Hammock, the Cajun Kids and their parents decide to delay evacuation for a daring search and rescue operation, despite rising tides and relentless winds.
Landry is a lifelong resident of south Louisiana and a descendant of the original French Acadians. His wife Jade shares a similar heritage, having grown up hunting, trapping, and fishing the marshes of the Atchafalaya River Basin, they explained.
The author’s favorite quiet place for writing is at his camp. “The only way to get there is 35 minutes by boat,” he said.
The Cajun Kids Adventures series is based on the Landry family’s experiences, chronicling the challenges and shenanigans of their five children’s upbringing.
Last year, the Landrys launched the book series to the delight of readers. The Landrys have won the Silver Mom’s Choice Award. C. P. Landry was also an American Writing Awards finalist for children’s book author in three categories: fiction, adventure, and chapter series.
The other books in this series are “Mystery at Indian Point (Vol. 1),” “Adventure in the Wild (Vol. 2)” and “The Cup, the Cap, and the Ring-Tailed Monkey (Vol. 3).”
The Landrys plan to continue with “Vol. 5, The Watchmen,” and “Vol. 6, The Legend of Awful Art.”
The first four volumes are available at area gift shops and can be ordered online at cajunkids.com and amazon.com. Cover illustrations are by Steve Shaumburger of Baton Rouge. The publisher is Excaliber Publishing Services.
This year, the Landrys will further promote their “Cajun Kids Adventures” at Tinsels and Treasures, Cajundome, through Sept. 23; Lafayette Farmers Market, Moncous Park, Sept. 30; A Very Merry Market, Alexandria, Oct. 13-14; American Association of School Libraries, Tampa Bay, Oct. 19-21; and Louisiana Book Festival, Downtown Baton Rouge, Oct. 28.
The Landrys also plan to promote their book series next year at several conventions across America.