Description
The adventure starts with a bang.
When a group of boys gathers around a campfire to hear stories from the mysterious “Pops,” they expect tales of heroes, courage, and impossible odds. What they don’t expect is to find themselves living one.
In The Adventure Begins, the Campfire Gang’s curiosity leads them into an abandoned quarry—and into a life-threatening situation that tests their courage, character, and commitment to one another. Trapped deep underground, the boys must work together, face their fears, and apply the very lessons Pops has been teaching them all along.
Filled with action, humor, mystery, and meaningful life lessons, this first book in The Campfire Gang series invites young readers to discover:
- The power of teamwork and loyalty
- The importance of wise choices
- The courage to stand up for what’s right
- The strength found in faith
Blending heart-pounding adventure with spiritual insight, Dr. Roy Smith crafts a story that challenges boys to grow strong, act wisely, and discover their God-given potential.
The journey has just begun—and it may change everything.
Also available as an eBook.








lindsayzervos –
FIVE STARS!!!! We started with the first 3 books and our reluctant reader couldn’t put them down!!! By far the best series we have found for our boys. We just ordered the rest of the whole set! It’s fun, adventurous, inspiring, rough, tough, and yet it has so many lessons along the way based in Biblical truth and character building. Thank you so much to the authors!
Mary Cochane –
I purchased the first two campfire books at a conference I attended. I was reluctant to purchase more because I did not know if my 7-year-old grandson would be interested. Well since then I have purchased all the available books in the series. My grandson loves the books His father reads them to him and he is enjoying them also. His 5-year-old sister and his mother intently listen in from the other room. The books have been intriguing and delightful for the whole family. Thank you to Dr. Smith for writing books that portray God’s love and principles in this exciting series.
Steve Lanciano –
My son loved the whole series and made me email to find out when the next book is coming out. But now, my 7 year old daughter is starting to read and is on book 3 – she loves it also.
Brenda R. –
My grandson LOVES these books. He has read the series multiple times.