Testimonials
What Others Are Saying
Denny Machette Pizarro, Speech Language Pathologist
“Rudy a hero? What a ridiculous thought! Rudy is afraid of everything and almost everyone. His worries about what might happen are preventing him from exploring and enjoying life. When he is entrusted with a powerful key and given a seemingly impossible and dangerous task, you will witness a miraculous transformation. Rudy is such a relatable character; we all know fear, but like us, he must learn how to face them. This is a book written for all of us. It has every element needed to make it a great read: A dwarf, knights, flying horses, magical beasts, as well as the forces of good and evil! Come along for the quest of a lifetime. Journey with Rudy and his unlikely band of heroes as they fight to rid the world of evil.”
T.T.
"Great kids book! Loved reading it together on a road trip. We had fun and felt the bonding experience of this story as we followed along. I highly recommend this book to families and kids. Great read!"
Shannon Symonds, Author of By the Sea YA Cozy Mystery Series and others
"I highly recommend Scaredy, a YA Fantasy, to anyone with a child who has been afraid of the dark, heights, or bullies at school. The main character is an anxious boy who is forced to deals with his fears when he goes on an unexpected adventure. I asked my ten-year-old grandson to read it to me. He was laughing out loud, literally, but not as loud as my husband. We all loved it! If you know a kid, this book makes a great gift."
Stan Cronin, Author
"Get this book for your kids. Great story and wonderful way to build them up to know how to handle bullies. The author did a super job at helping kids understand their options other than be bullied."
Lynn T.
"My nephew fell in love with reading after reading Scaredy."
Christine Jalynski, MLIS Librarian
“Being bullied is an experience many small boys experience at some point in their young lives. This tale invites you to feel the pain and struggles of Rudy, a 10-year-old boy, who must come ‘to face the dragon’ in this epic tale of growing up. Relatable characters pull you into the action; the reader sees
Lisa Perron, Author
"Sharon Leino has a knack for authentically portraying children. Rudy's struggle with fear is believable and relatable. When Rudy is handed a key and told the survival of Lusair is up to him, he puts aside his worries and chooses to face the challenge ahead. Instead of hiding behind Billy, he has to rely on his own abilities. Scaredy's fun and memorable characters teach children that when we are forced to face our fears, we realize that we are braver than we think. I'm looking forward to the next of the Adventures in Lusair."