OLYMPIC JOE

A daring little frog. A dream worth chasing. A competition in danger.

Joe has watched the long jump from the safety of his sheltered drain, imagining gold in Rio. Then an astonishing leap changes everything. With his friends Abby, Ambrose, and Barrel beside him, Joe sets out on a journey toward the competition—and into a tangled struggle involving a struggling betting-shop owner, a ruthless rival, and a scheme that could keep Joe from the sandpit.

As the friends travel toward Rio, unexpected allies and dangers appear. Polly the parrot may offer Joe another chance, while Marley and his companions face their own high-stakes choices. With the competition drawing closer, courage and friendship will matter as much as one extraordinary jump.

OLYMPIC JOE is an adventurous middle-grade novel for readers ages 8–12, featuring the author's story told in chapters, a table of contents, and 14 illustrations. It’s a lively choice for young readers who enjoy animal heroes, faraway journeys, sporting dreams, and characters who keep going when the odds are against them.