Start the Adventure: Free Chapters & Previews
Not sure where to start? Take a test drive.
The hardest part for a reluctant reader is simply getting past the first five pages. That’s why I offer the opening chapters of my most popular books for free. No pressure—just high-stakes action designed to hook your reader from sentence one.
Choose Your Adventure
1. For the Survivalist: Surviving Summer Camp
The Hook: Getting lost in the woods was never part of the plan. When a simple hike turns into a fight for survival, Eddy and his brothers must use every ounce of grit they have to find their way home.
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Best for: Fans of Hatchet and Wild River.
2. For the Martial Artist: The Karate Choke
The Hook: Jake Murphy is facing a "social chokehold" at school. Can he use the discipline of the dojo to navigate the pressures of bullying and find his own internal anchor?
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Best for: Kids dealing with social anxiety or peer pressure.
3. For the Athlete: Skating Into Trouble
The Hook: Siarra Jones has "nervous skills" on the ice. Between a fierce rival and her own self-doubt, she has to learn that a fall is just data for her next big jump.
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Best for: Figure skaters and anyone learning to manage frustration.
4. For the Team Player: Friendship or Foul Play
The Hook: Basketball is a team sport, but jealousy is a solo game. When the spotlight threatens to tear a team apart, these players have to decide if fame is worth the cost of a friendship.
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Best for: Fans of high-stakes sports and complex friendship dynamics.
5. For the Rising Star: Friendship or Fame
The SEL Focus: Social Awareness & Perspective-Taking. When the lure of the spotlight and "clout" culture enters the mix, loyalties are put to the ultimate test. This chapter explores how a drive for individual fame impacts a social circle, teaching readers to look through the eyes of others before chasing the microphone.
Why These Stories Work for Reluctant Readers
Every chapter is written with "The 15-Minute Rule" in mind. I focus on:
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Short Chapters: Giving kids frequent "wins" as they finish sections.
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Active Verbs: Keeping the plot moving so there is never a "boring part."
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Immediate Stakes: Starting the conflict on page one to capture attention instantly.
Love what you read?
If you (and hopefully your reader) are hooked, you can find the full adventures in paperback, hardcover, and ebook.
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