Return of the Brave

By Shu Chen Hou

When twelve-year-old Ethan finds himself alone after his parents leave, he takes his first brave step into an uncertain world. With only a small backpack and an aching heart, he walks into the rain - not knowing where he is going, only that he cannot stay.

What he discovers along the way are not grand adventures, but small acts of grace: a diner owner who slides a plate of food across the counter without asking questions, and a neighbour who opens her door and simply says, "Come inside." Through their quiet kindness, Ethan begins to find something he did not know he was looking for - the courage to return.

Return of the Brave is a gentle, moving story about resilience, belonging, and the kind of bravery that does not roar. It reminds young readers that healing often begins in the smallest of places, and that even when others leave, we can still choose to move forward - one step at a time.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1807610977
• ISBN13: 9781807610975
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Kokoshungsan Teens
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary