Books for Brave Heroes Bundle

Maddie McDowell and the Rodeo Robbery by LuAnn M. Rod is an adventurous historical mystery set in a 1919 rodeo show. When Maddie runs away from boarding school to join the rodeo, she never expected to find herself in the middle of a dangerous mystery. In Pinkerton style, she gathers clues, builds her case, and tries to stay ahead of the twists and turns. Proving herself show worthy, and finding the answers to the missing rodeo star and stolen cash, just might lead her to learn what really matters in her heart. A finalist in the Western Writers of America Spur Award, and Winner of the Feathered Quill Book Award!

Virtue Focus: Integrity

Dread Watch by Jared Agard is a supernatural thriller that will give you chills and make you cheer. When 8th grader Caleb Meyer finds the old pocket watch in the abandoned railroad museum, he thinks it will solve his problems and ease his fears. But it's a trap. When Caleb and his friend Lilly fall into it, literally, they join the other trapped ghosts that have been there for more than a century. They must work together to overcome their fears and learn what it takes to really live. Winner of the Feathered Quill Book Award Finalist!

Virtue Focus: Love Over Fear

Sixth Grade Secret Service by Jason F. Franz is a humorous contemporary adventure about learning to trust yourself. Abe comes from a long line of Secret Service Agents who always seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, but he's determined to break the curse. Using a mix of adventure, high-tech gadgetry, sleuthing, and food allergies, Abe finds the courage to trust himself.

Virtue Focus: Trusting Yourself

Wingless (Book 1 in the Wingless Cycle) by Catherine Witzaney is a modern epic high fantasy set in a world of warrior sprites. When wingless sprite Asher Songfeather realizes that the only way to save his sister is to face his biggest fears, he learns what true bravery looks like. But is he brave enough to also save himself? Winner of the Readers Favorite 5 Star Review, the Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval, and Winner of the 2025 Realm Award for Middle Grade!

Virtue Focus: Selflessness

Clanless by Catherine Witzaney is Book 2 in the Realm Award Winning Wingless Cycle. Sprites Asher and Siobhan work to save the Bat colony from the evil and dangers within, while also learning to forgive.

Virtue Focus: Forgiving Yourself

Boy With a Fife by Elizabeth Raum is a fascinating historical tale of a boy engaged as a fifer in the early days of the Revolutionary War. Ebenezer comes to understand what patriotism and liberty mean for himself. Based on the autobiography of Ebenezer Fletcher. Winner of the Readers Favorite 5 Star Review and the Heirloom Book Club 2025 Book of the Year Award!

Virtue Focus: Patriotism

Attention Authors of Earth by Jason F. Franz is a laugh-out-loud science fiction tribute that combines a young writers conference, plagiarizers from another planet, and an alien invasion that just might be the end of earth - or at least Paige's writing career.

Arianne Costner, author of "My Life as a Potato" says: Attention readers of earth! You won’t be able to put this one down. With its mystery, aliens, and a huge dose of humor, this action-packed adventure is out of this world!

Virtue Focus: Forgiveness

Soledad and the Curse of the Phoenix by Mindy Baker is a lower middle grade fantasy set in an ancient Mesoamerican world. In classic good versus evil storytelling, Soledad must face the curses of the evil Phoenix to save her people and find hope for herself.

Virtue Focus: Determination

Strangely Bumptious and the Ghosts of Crypts Academy by Mark Russell is a ghost story with lots of laughs. Working to become a spook with the Ghost Intelligence Agency (G.I.A.) keeps Strangely Bumptious busier than his nausea can handle. But if he moves relatively slowly, he just might save the day. And the world.

Virtue Focus: Self-Confidence

Unlucky Charm Summer by Alyssa Wilikinson is a hearwarming historical mystery with an endearing protagonist. When orphan Duke Foster discovers that she not only has parents who have vanished without a trace, but a twin sister too, she’s willing to face any peril to reunite them. But the mysteries of an extravagant circus with dark secrets could be the most dangerous challenge of all.

Virtue Focus: Poise