Fearless

Fearless is a compelling historical fiction chapter book set in late seventeenth-century England, following eleven-year-old Digory. After his father is lost at sea, Digory is forced to leave his home and becomes an apprentice to the innovative architect Henry Winstanley. Their ambitious project: building a lighthouse on the perilous Eddystone Reef, the same location where Digory's grandfather's ship sank years prior. This story, inspired by real historical figures and events, explores themes of grief, courage, resilience, and overcoming inherited fears, making it suitable for children aged 7-11. It offers a rich historical backdrop while delivering a deeply personal and inspiring journey of a boy finding his strength.

In late seventeenth-century England, eleven-year-old Digory, forced to leave his hometown after his father is lost at sea, becomes an apprentice to the architect Henry Winstanley, who built a lighthouse on the treacherous Eddystone Reef -- the very rocks that sank Digory's grandfather's ship years before. The story is based on the true life of Winstanley, whose inventions included the forerunner of the rollercoaster, and a lighthouse that saved many lives.