One small decision turns into one BIG scare. When a young girl forgets to put her bike away, she must face the dark all by herself. Every step toward the shed is filled with shadows, strange sounds, and growing fear. As she counts the fifty steps ahead, she discovers that courage isn't about being fearless-it's about moving forward even when you're afraid.
With each step, her confidence grows until a surprising moment sends her running Inspired by a true childhood experience, Fifty Steps in the Dark is a heartwarming story about responsibility, bravery, and learning to do things right the first time. Young readers will relate to the challenge of overcoming fears and discover that courage can be found one step at a time.