Ellis Abel & The Scary Playground

By Ellis Franks

In "Ellis & The Scary Playground," Ellis Abel faces a familiar childhood fear: feeling different and left out. While watching other children play, a whisper of self-doubt makes him retreat to a lonely bench. When his father finds him, Ellis bravely shares his feelings of sadness and alienation.

His father tells the story of Musashi, a Samurai who also faced rejection and loneliness before he was the most famous Samurai in history. . Musashi embraced his challenges, using his time in solitude to develop self-mastery and conquer his inner fears. This journey transformed him from an outcast into a celebrated legend. The Samurai proved that true strength comes from within and is expressed through commitment to your goals.

Musashi's journey inspires Ellis Abel to face his own fears. His father also reminded Ellis Abel of his own past triumphs (the climbing wall and the red block), Ellis realizes that belonging is not something you wait for, but a choice you make. He overcomes his fear of speaking up to go introduce himself to the other kids.. The group welcomes him. Ellis discovers the victory that comes from courageously taking action towards his goals. This story highlights how building the core value of belonging stems from facing your fears, choosing to take action, aligning perfectly with the Reject Mediocrity mission to reject mediocrity in pursuit of personal growth and connection.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FS7CZ3QF
• ISBN13: 9798292657057
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"