Titch is finally on the adventure she has always dreamed of, with her bestie Huckleberry and her pet Dollop along for company. But even with the Heartstone Staff of Aluria in her hand, this adventure isn’t quite what she’d planned.

Lost in a swamp and with the rain beating down, Titch wishes she was home again, warm, fed and bored. It doesn’t seem so bad after all, now she is off her protected plateau, and out in the real world.

The last straw is a huge, angry monster that roars up in front of them out of the swamp depths. They are suddenly cornered and no amount of waving the staff and wishing for it to do something works. Suddenly, a red streak of rescuer leaps to their aid, banishing the monster. Relieved and incredibly grateful, they meet Briar Nettlebrush, a sword bearing swash buckling squirrel.

This squirrel might seem confident and brave, but she has a major problem too. Somebody has taken over her entire village and banished her!

Can Titch and her friends repay the favour and help Briar? In doing so, Titch learns more about her quest set by a prince, and her confidence gets a boost too.

The second in this action packed series – full of monsters, courage, friendship and a mysterious quest. Bravepaw is perfect for young readers who have ever dreamed of becoming a hero. Titch is kind, brave, but not super confident in the quest she has been given, bringing empathy for her and her loyal friends.

Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire brings more clues to Titch about her way ahead. A map in the front of the book shows readers where the adventurers are and where they must venture next.

Add the beautiful black and white illustrations and fun fonts portraying the action and emotions, and Bravepaw is one of my favourite junior chapter book series on the shelves.

Author – L M Wilkinson

Illustrator – Lavanya Naidu

Age – 6+

(2025, Albert Street Books, Allen & Unwin, Series, Animals, Adventure, Courage, Friendship, Loyalty, Quest, Jewels, Power, Control, Village, Swamp, Monster, Confidence, Action)