What If Courage Isn’t About Being Fearless?
Five ordinary kids. Five sacred gifts. One truth that reframes courage for real life.
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Your Kid Knows What’s Right — But Doesn’t Know How to Be Brave
- They feel invisible — like their voice doesn’t matter.
- They freeze when fear shows up — even when they know what’s right.
- “Be fearless!” advice makes them feel broken, not brave.
- They scroll endlessly but rarely feel inspired.
- They’re hungry for stories that mean something.
It Started With a Wink
Sunday morning. Stained glass humming with color. A boy who feels ordinary looks up—and the lion in the window winks back. In that impossible blink, Jonah learns what every anxious kid needs to hear: courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s choosing to show up anyway.
Five ordinary kids. Five sacred gifts. One mission that changes them all.
When Jonah’s late mother’s compass awakens, four other kids receive impossible gifts—each unlocking a different kind of courage: protection, unity, forgiveness, and truth. Led by Leo, an ancient guardian who believes in them before they believe in themselves, the Codekeepers must face a darkness that feeds on fear—and discover a code that real life can actually use.
💫 What Your Child Will Discover
- 💛 True Courage — Standing tall when things get scary.
- 💙 Friendship — Real friends stick together through every challenge.
- 💜 Creative Problem-Solving — Curiosity turns puzzles into adventures.
- 🌟 Celebrating Unique Strengths — Every child brings something amazing.
- 🕊️ Standing Up for What’s Right — Kindness and truth always matter.
- 🤝 Power of Community — Strength comes from belonging, not solo heroism.
Because courage isn’t loud — it’s love in motion.
💬 What Readers Are Saying
"The lion was my favorite! I want a compass like Jonah’s that tells me to be brave."
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Sophie L., Age 9
"This book made me want to be braver in real life. Jonah and his friends feel like kids I actually know!"
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Caitlin M., Age 12
🌟 Inspiring courage, kindness, and heart in every reader.
From the Author
Hi, I’m Ma Cecile Delotavo. I wrote The Courage Code because I needed this story when I was twelve. I needed to hear that being “ordinary” doesn’t disqualify you from doing something extraordinary—and that courage isn’t being fearless. It’s choosing to say, “I’m still here,” even when your knees shake.
I believe stories shape hearts. This series gives families an adventure that entertains first—and opens the door to real conversations about love, belonging, forgiveness, and brave action when it counts.
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