Books Like Nollan and The Fox-Tail Badge
Families who loved Nollan and The Fox-Tail Badge by Rachel Baldwin often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Nollan and The Fox-Tail Badge by Rachel Baldwin often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child feels paralyzed by the expectation of being fearless or when they struggle with the pressure to be perfect in high-stakes environments. It is an ideal choice for the middle-schooler who worries that feeling scared makes them a coward, or for the child who is beginning to navigate the complex line between following rules and doing what is morally right. Nollan and The Fox-Tail Badge follows a twelve-year-old scout who believes bravery means the absence of fear. During a solo survival test, Nollan discovers a trapped fox and must decide whether to follow camp rules or save a life. This choice plunges him into a dangerous encounter with a poacher and a literal storm. The story masterfully explores themes of empathy, integrity, and the reality that true courage often involves shaking hands and a racing heart. It is a grounded, high-stakes adventure that validates a child's internal anxieties while modeling leadership and resilience.
