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Sam and the Courage to go Backward: Finding Courage One Small Step at a Time
Hardcover
Series: Inner Strength
FamilyGeneral Juvenile FictionSports & Recreation
Publisher: Carriage House Creations, LLC
Published: Sep 1 2026
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sam loves the energy and excitement of trampoline and tumbling gymnastics, until life changes leave him feeling uncertain, frustrated, and stuck.
When skills that once felt easy suddenly don't, Sam must learn how to go back, rebuild, and trust himself again with the guidance of a coach who understands.
A heartfelt story about resilience, identity, and what it really takes to find your footing again when everything feels off, Sam and the Courage to Go Backward reminds readers that when a child is struggling, there is often more happening beneath the surface than we can see.
Part of the Inner Strength Series(TM), this story follows a young athlete as he discovers that courage, confidence, and strength don't come from winning-they grow from within. The series gently explores real-life experiences such as performance pressure, family changes, grief, and belonging, always handled with warmth, care, and thoughtful, age-appropriate storytelling.
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