The Garden Raid

Learn the power of positive choices, friendship, and belonging in this charming story of a courageous youngster learning to believe in himself. John is a fourth grader who dreams of having his own group of friends just like his older brother Tom. One fateful day, Tom offers John an opportunity to camp with him and his sixth-grade buddies--but first, John has to show his bravery by participating in their annual raid on Old Man Varney's prize garden. Old Man Varney's plot is protected by his vicious guard dog morning, noon, and night. John knows that getting past Champ will be a miracle.John's growing discouraged with constantly trying to prove his worth to gain acceptance into Tom's circle, and he's starting to question what it will take to become one of the guys. But suddenly, an opportunity presents itself that's certain to cement the group's legendary status--and John's hopes of being welcomed are finally within reach. Author John W. Nassivera's The Garden Raid is an encouraging, inspiring tale about the gifts you give yourself when you find the courage to make positive choices toward others.

• • Author: John W. Nassivera
• • Publisher: John W. Nassivera
• • Publication Date: Mar 04, 2016
• • Number of Pages: 144 pages
• • Language: English
• • Binding: Paperback
• • ISBN-10: 0997107901
• • ISBN-13: 9780997107906