3 Review(s)

Go Forward with Courage is an action-packed thriller for children. It chronicles the coming-of-age, hero's journey of a teenager. To save his brother’s life and win back his village from a rival tribe, Chenzi must face his fears and fight with all sorts of creatures. On land and in water. Sometimes alone, and sometimes with the help of his family and his pet tiger. With hope, courage, and determination, the brave yet kind little hero finally proves to himself and his villagers that he had indeed become a young man. This novella was written by Pradyun Bajaj. It contains illustrations taken from open sources on the net, as mentioned in the copyright page. The book was edited and published only because of its own merits and no other reason, as this brief excerpt from a Book Review vouches: "While Go Forward with Courage is first and foremost an adventure story, Bajaj weaves in some surprisingly mature themes. The book explores ideas of leadership, the cycle of violence, and the difficulty of doing the right thing in impossible situations. There's a strong emphasis on the importance of family and community, as well as the power of perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds." "Perhaps most poignantly, the book grapples with the loss of innocence that comes with growing up... It's a coming-of-age story in the truest sense, and Bajaj handles these weightier elements with impressive nuance for his age." "The Verdict: A Thrilling Debut That Punches Above Its Weight"