Book excerpt: We all have courage within us, though it is not always easy for us to see it ourselves. Sometimes we need someone to help us find courage. In An Adventure with Joshua and Rocky the Otter, an adventurous tale from award-winning author Lori L. Howell, Joshua helps Rocky to find his courage to swim far out into the ocean. It is something Rocky should do naturally, but he is too frightened. Suddenly, the hot air balloon goes faster and faster, and the wind causes the basket to spin. Joshua is tossed on to the rocks. Now Joshua must trust Rocky as they embark on a dangerous adventure that will change their lives forever. Friendships can grow out of many circumstances, including fear. But was this adventure a reality or a dream?