The Garage Beast

Jackson thought the garage was his whole world. Then the trail called him farther. In Go Jackson Go: Beyond the Garage, Jackson is back with the Beast, his rebuilt dirt bike, and this time the ride is bigger than he ever expected. What begins as a simple ride-and-fish trip near Ridgefield turns into a muddy, stormy adventure filled with creek crossings, foggy ridge trails, mechanical problems, and choices that test Jackson in new ways. Jackson likes things he can understand: tools, maps, engines, patterns, and the steady rhythm of the garage. But trails do not always follow a plan. Weather changes. Mud shifts. Riders get separated. Fear shows up. And sometimes, the only way forward is to slow down, read the trail, and trust what you know. With help from his bold older brother Liam, his hilarious best friend Josiah, his steady dad, and the lessons passed down from Papa, Jackson begins to learn that courage does not mean being fearless. Courage can look like pausing, breathing, adjusting, and trying again. This middle-grade adventure is perfect for readers who love dirt bikes, outdoor adventure, family stories, friendship, humor, and stories about finding confidence one brave step at a time. As Jackson rides through mud, rain, and uncertainty, he discovers that the garage was never meant to keep him small. It was the place that taught him how to rebuild, how to listen, and how to keep going. For every young reader who has ever felt overwhelmed by a big world, Jackson's story is a reminder: you do not have to be fearless to go farther.