Bradley McBrave's Big Read

By Susanne Howitt

Every book waits to be read. But what if one story refused to stay silent?

Bradley McBrave has spent far too long on the damaged bookshelf. One tiny tear sent him there. One unlucky moment changed his future. Now he sits in the dark, forgotten and afraid that his story will become lost before anyone discovers it.

Libby appears, bright and bold, full of ideas that shouldn't exist in a discarded book. She believes every story deserves a reader. She believes Bradley still has a chance. With Dictionary Don and Recipe Rosa beside them, the unread books plan to leave the dusty shelves somehow.

Then... A sudden accident sends them to the school book fair, a place filled with readers who could change everything. Bradley watches and waits, wishing someone would notice him. Hoping someone will choose him. Hoping his story is not too old.

One quiet girl pauses. Mazy. Curious. Thoughtful. She reaches for him. But will she open his cover? Or will Bradley be returned to the shelf forever?

Bradley McBrave's Big Read is a magical, funny, and mysterious adventure about courage, friendship, and the search for the one reader who can change everything. Perfect for ages 8 to 12. Approx. 4,000 words.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GYVDMB45
• ISBN13: 9798235954120
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Willowpath Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7