A book from the Harold Chronicles series, titled "Harold's Optimism Obstacle." The cover features a photo of a family scene in a kitchen, with two adults sitting at a dining table looking at papers and a child standing in the doorway. The book is labeled as Book 18, suitable for ages 10-12, and emphasizes themes of honesty, resilience, and laughter.

Harold’s Optimism Obstacle (Book 18)

A school camp. A run of terrible luck. A bad attitude going viral.

✅ Laugh-out-loud chaos that kids actually finish

✅ Fast chapters + high momentum for reluctant readers

✅ A gentle life-lesson: optimism without the lecture

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🌧️ About the Book

When a run of terrible luck hits the school camp, Harold has to find the silver lining before his bad attitude brings the whole cabin down with him.

Harold Mitchell is twelve years old and convinced the universe is out to get him. After a series of muddy, embarrassing mishaps, he decides to complain loudly to anyone who will listen, instantly ruining the trip for everyone else.

This is the story of what happens when you let a bad moment turn into a bad day, and the hilarious, soggy reality of learning how to flip your perspective.

The SEL Focus: Optimism & Positive Reframing

Target Age: 10–12 (Arc 3: The Challenge Years)

  • Harold focuses only on setbacks and disappointments.

  • Harold learns optimism and positive thinking.

  • It encourages resilience and constructive thinking habits.

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