A silent stream. A forest in need. A boy who listens. Back in the Smokies for a fall visit, Brayden finds the creekbed dry and the woods strangely quiet. With Baxter's help, he follows a thread of small clues to a dam of trash blocking the flow of life. Clearing the blockage takes patience, teamwork, and care. As the water returns, so do the sounds of the forest. The Brayden and the Bear trilogy offers nature-filled adventures with gentle mystery and heart. Inside this book:Short chapters with illustrationsEnvironmental problem solvingThemes of responsibility, listening, and helping even when you did not cause the problemPerfect for:Ages 6 to 8, moving into chapter booksClassrooms and families discussing caring for the earthReaders who love animals and the outdoorsThe KDK Clubhouse takes readers around the world one trilogy at a time. Written by a first-grade teacher, each story is designed to spark imagination and build confidence for new readers.
