Barlie's Journey Into Bravefern Hollow

By Michelle Hoffman and Randy Hoffman

Barlie's Journey Into Bravefern Hollow is a magical story about learning to step beyond what feels familiar. Barlie feels safest when life follows a steady routine, but everything changes when he meets Renley, a cheerful raccoon who helps him venture out into the forest.

His bravery leads them to an unexpected fern portal that takes them to a magical world. Barlie is faced with moments that feel uncertain and overwhelming. But with Renley by his side, he begins to learn that he doesn't need to have everything figured out to move forward. He just needs the willingness to try.

This is the first story in the Feltie Fern Friends series, about facing fears and challenges with friendship and courage. It shows that even when things feel big or overwhelming, they don't have to hold you back from something new. Even small steps forward can lead to something truly extraordinary.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GNQG6LZG
• ISBN13: 9798218939915
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Feltie Fern Friends
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 5 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 6