A SoulScriptz Kids series · Ages 4 to 9
The Brightwood Adventures
Where every playground hides a story.
Seven books by Aaron Nathan Grossman that follow the Brightwood Crew from one extraordinary afternoon in their playground to the final choice. Here they are in reading order.
Reading order
The seven books
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Book 1 · Reading age 6 to 9 years
The Day the Playground Came Alive
One ordinary afternoon, twelve friends gather at Brightwood Playground expecting nothing more than another day of games and laughter. But everything changes when Milo unveils his newest invention-a curious little machine that suddenly springs to life.
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Book 2 · Reading age 6 to 9 years
The Secret of the Underpaths
When a mysterious map appears in Theo's notebook, the Brightwood Crew discovers a hidden tunnel beneath the playground-one that leads to a world of glowing symbols, shifting paths, and ancient puzzles.
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Book 3 · Reading age 4 to 6 years
The Shadow in the Story
Brightwood Adventures: The Shadow in the Story is the thrilling third instalment in the Brightwood Adventures series by Aaron Nathan Grossman, created for children aged 6-9.
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Book 4 · Reading age 4 to 6 years
When the Town Started to Change
The fourth book in the Brightwood Adventures series. A full description is on its way.
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Book 5 · Reading age 4 to 6 years
The Story That Wasn’t Written
Brightwood Adventures: The Story That Wasn't Written is the enchanting fifth instalment in the Brightwood Adventures series by Aaron Nathan Grossman, created for children aged 6-9.
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Book 6 · Reading age 4 to 6 years
The World Between Stories
Brightwood Adventures: The World Between Stories is the breathtaking sixth instalment in the Brightwood Adventures series by Aaron Nathan Grossman, an unforgettable fantasy adventure for children aged 6-9.
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Book 7 · Reading age 6 to 9 years
The Final Choice
Brightwood Adventures: The Final Choice is the epic and heart-warming conclusion to the Brightwood Adventures series by Aaron Nathan Grossman, created for children aged 6-9. The worlds are colliding.
For parents and teachers
What children take from Brightwood
The stories are built around teamwork and problem-solving, and around the idea that courage, friendship, kindness and imagination matter more than anything else. They are written to inspire curiosity, creativity and confidence in young readers.