Best books to read with your son at bedtime
Looking for bedtime books for boys? Here are warm, adventurous, family-friendly books to read with your son at bedtime. From Paddington and Winnie-the-Pooh to The Wind in the Willows and The Boxcar Children, these stories are gentle enough for bedtime but exciting enough to make him ask for one more chapter.
Classic-style children’s adventure books without modern themes
A guide to classic-style children’s adventure books without modern themes: wholesome, old-fashioned stories full of courage, countryside air, mystery, danger, loyalty, and proper childhood adventure.
How should you use fear and suspense in a kid-friendly story?
Fear is part of every great adventure. Here’s how I think about using fear, danger, and suspense in Packkeeper, a kid-friendly story, without turning it into unnecessary horror.
Best family-friendly dog books about the human-dog bond (with happy endings)
Reading an adventure story with a dog in it can be terrifying? Will the dog be okay? Here, I’ve compiled a list of safe adventure stories where the dog is absolutely okay at the end – even if there are a few scary moments along the way.
Adventure books for boys aged 8 to 12
Looking for adventure books for boys aged 8 to 12? This list rounds up family-friendly middle-grade reads with quests, danger, dragons, humour, mystery, and brave young heroes. From Percy Jackson and How to Train Your Dragon to The Hobbit and Redwall, these are exciting story books for boys who want real adventure without inappropriate content.
Why I wrote Packkeeper, a clean adventure book for kids
This post explains the heart behind this clean adventure book for kids. Discover why I wanted to write a family-friendly story about dogs and wolves with no swearing, no mature themes, and plenty of adventure — and where you’ll be able to read Packkeeper online for free.