Releases December 2nd, 2025
A Foxolotl's Heroic Quest of Bravery
🛏️ A Brave, Heart-Pounding Adventure Your Kids Will Want to Read Again and Again
Far away from Earth, on the moon’s silver craters, live the Foxolotls... magical creatures who look like a cross between foxes and axolotls. While most Foxolotls live quietly in their caves, danger stirs in the form of Diablo, a feared and power-hungry Foxolotl who rules through cruelty and fear.
When Diablo’s darkness threatens to enslave families and end the Great Migration, a young Foxolotl named Mevvy must summon a courage he never knew he had. To rescue his friend Akaysha and the other enslaved Foxolotls, Mevvy dares to face impossible odds, uncover the legendary diamond moonrock, and rise against the evil empire of Pergamum.
Will bravery, friendship, and faith be enough to overthrow the most feared Foxolotl of all?
Perfect for young readers who love fantasy and adventure, A Foxolotl’s Heroic Quest of Bravery is a heart-pounding prequel to Hydra the Faithful & Friendly Foxolotl. Bursting with magical moonrocks, daring rescues, and timeless lessons of hope and courage, this story is one your family will want to read again and again.
Sneak Peek Into the Story...
A Tale of Courage That Lights Up the Moon
When darkness threatens the moon’s peaceful craters, a young Foxolotl named Mevvy dares to stand against it. With his best friend taken captive and families in danger, Mevvy chooses bravery over fear and sets out on a daring mission to bring hope back to the moon. It’s a heart-pounding adventure filled with loyalty, leadership, and doing what’s right even when it’s hard.
The Search for a Legendary Power
Hidden deep within the moon lies a magical treasure: the diamond moonrock. Said to grant unmatched speed, strength, and courage, this rare gem may be the only way to defeat the evil ruler Diablo. Mevvy’s quest to find it is filled with danger, mystery, and moments of self-discovery that reveal the strength he never knew he had.
An Uprising That Changes Everything
With the odds stacked against him, Mevvy inspires a movement that challenges fear with faith and replaces cruelty with compassion. From a secret plan to a final epic duel, this story shows how one brave choice can ripple across the world and how even the smallest Foxolotl can become a hero when they fight for something bigger than themselves.
Meet the author
Harlyn Unruh
Harlyn Unruh grew up as an imaginative and curious child, often lost in his own world of adventures and daydreaming. This natural creativity laid the foundation for his future as a children's book series author. Harlyn holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Northeastern State University and is a former COO/CFO of a top rated mortgage brokerage.
He currently owns a business called H.E.A.L. that helps people buy and refinance homes, offers small business consulting services, and he is also a Notary Signing Agent for a local Title & Escrow company in Jenks, OK. Known for his leadership and dedication to serving others, he is passionate about training and developing people to become great future leaders.
Harlyn's inspiration to write children's books comes from his three beautiful daughters—Mia, Adley, and Briley. Bedtime stories and lullabies shared with his girls sparked the creation of his beloved characters called Foxolotls. These whimsical creatures blend the traits of Foxes and Axolotls. Together with his wife Sarah, they strive to instill values of faith, friendship, courage, love, and joy in their family life.
Come join Harlyn and his family as they embark on a magical journey and book series called The Foxolotls of the Moon. Your family will read about faith, science, folklore, and the moon while becoming engulfed in a universe brimming with wonder and adventure.
Behind The Inspiration
Harlyn’s passion for storytelling started early in life, when teachers and family constantly praised his vivid imagination and knack for bringing characters to life. Creative writing awards, childhood adventures, and countless “you should write a book” moments planted the seed years ago.
But it wasn’t until becoming a father that those stories began to take shape. Reading bedtime tales with his daughters—using silly voices, weaving in life lessons, and watching their eyes light up—inspired the magical world of the Foxolotls.
A Foxolotl’s Heroic Quest of Bravery was written straight from the heart, blending imagination, values, and adventure into a story that families can enjoy together. It's a tribute to the belief that even the smallest voice can stand up to evil or darkness, and that bedtime and children's stories still have the power to change the world one child at a time.
