The Grand Adventures · Stories by Russell Bodeen
A little wonder. One more chapter.
Step into illustrated adventures filled with brave hearts, magical worlds, and stories to share together.
Read together. Wonder together. Grow together.
Meet your next adventure
Six stories. So many places to go.
Climb a mountain with Raso, follow Danzo into the mist, or dive into Atlantis with Caius and Claire.
Raso · Book 1
Raso & the Wind Spirit Silmeria
A boy, his goat, and a troubled Wind Spirit discover that a little kindness can calm a very big storm.
Raso · Book 2
Raso II: The Twins, El Niño and La Niña
Follow Raso and Penny across land and sea on a quest to bring balance back to a rain-soaked world.
Danzo · Book 1
Danzo & the Divinity of Blossoms, Hana Sakuya
The blossoms are fading. Danzo and a great white wolf set out to find the divinity who can help them bloom again.
Danzo · Book 2
Danzo & the Lanterns of the Forgotten Road
A road lost in mist, mysterious lanterns, and a young wolf learning how to take his next brave step.
Caius & Claire · Book 1
Caius & Claire: Atlantis and the Accords of the Tides
Magical pearls lead two friends beneath the waves, where an ancient promise may hold the key to saving their harbor.
Silmeria · A woodland adventure
Silmeria and the Heart of the Forest
As wildfire threatens the forest, a singing Wind Spirit and her woodland friends learn the courage of accepting help.
A story for every chapter
Choose your kind of adventure
The original adventures
The Grand Adventures
Illustrated adventures for shared storytime, curious young readers, and conversations that continue after the chapter ends.
Little readers, big wonder
The Mini Adventures
Releasing soon. Shorter retellings with simpler words for younger readers, drawn from The Grand Adventures series.
For a longer journey
The Novel Adventures
Releasing soon. Expanded stories with deeper character development, richer dialogue, and more room to explore. See each title for its intended readership.
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Meet Raso, his goat Penny, and a Wind Spirit with a worried heart. Then explore more chapter readings on The Grand Adventures YouTube channel.
Meet Russell
From our family’s storytime to yours.
I’m a father of five who began writing the adventures I wanted to share with my children. My favorite reward? Hearing my son ask to keep reading.
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