About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is held back by excessive caution, anxiety, or a tendency to focus on the scary statistics of the world rather than its possibilities. It serves as a narrative bridge for children who find comfort in rules and safety but need a gentle push toward courage and the vast world of imagination. The story follows ten year old Richard, a boy who calculates risk before taking a single step, as he is literally pulled into a world of literary adventure where his survival depends on the very stories he once feared. Through a journey across the three main pillars of fiction: Adventure, Fantasy, and Horror: Richard learns that bravery is not the absence of fear but the decision to move forward despite it. This classic chapter book is perfect for 7 to 11 year olds, offering a fast paced quest that introduces them to literary icons like Long John Silver and Dr. Jekyll. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's anxiety while modeling a gradual, resilient shift toward self confidence through the power of reading.
