Book Review: Captain Courage and the Fear Squishing Shoes by Stacey Marshall

Title:                            Captain Courage and the Fear Squishing Shoes

Written by:                  Stacey Marshall

Illustrated by:              Michelle Morse

Pages:                          15

Publisher:                    Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.

e-Book ISBN:             9781616333195

Soft cover ISBN:        9781616333201

Published:                   September 2012

Fear can be a mind numbing experience for the young and old. Often times holding us back from the simple pleasures in life. Captain Courage and the Fear Squishing Shoes by Stacey Marshall tackles the experience of third grader, Katie as she tries to find her place at her new school, Blythe Elementary.

Always one to be an active participant in classes and playing with friends, Katie finds herself numbed by fear when she arrives at her first day of school and the ensuing week. Screaming out loud in her mind, Katie remains silent toward her classmate’s attempts at friendship and is even more silent within the classroom.

Unexpectedly one day during show and tell a super hero arrives at Katie’s classroom. All are startled and intrigued by the super hero that calls himself Captain Courage. Even Katie. Will she continue to be a “shrinking violet” or will she take note of Captain Courage’s actions and words? Or will she allow fear of the unknown immobilize her further?

Stacey Marshall spins an inspiring and heartwarming story of acceptance for who you are and the courage to become an active participant in one’s life. A must have book for home, school, bookstores, and public libraries. 

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Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
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The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist