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The
Rational
Child

A very short story collection about being right, being seven, and being wrong about both.

From spelling-test glory and schoolyard rivalries to Sunday school mishaps, questionable adult decisions, and one deeply tragic fish named Chip, these very short stories turn ordinary childhood moments into sharply funny reflections on pride, embarrassment, family, faith, and the strange rules kids are expected to understand.

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New! Cover of The Rational Child by Jay D. Harding — an illustrated mugshot-style portrait of a stern kid holding a sign that says Jay.
The book

A very short story
collection, told dead serious

Perfect for readers who enjoy witty memoirs, nostalgic humor, and the ridiculous seriousness of being young. Every story here happened to a kid who was absolutely certain he was being reasonable — the adults around him just disagreed.

Humorous Memoir Childhood Stories School Humor Church Humor Family Humor Personal Essays Coming-of-Age Humor Short Reads
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The Rational Child

A very short story collection about being right, and being seven.

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Solspear: The Burning Door

A full-length fantasy novel, currently in progress. No release date yet.

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About the author

Jay D. Harding

JDH

Jay D. Harding is a small-town author with big-town dreams and a love of strong storytelling. After gaming gave way to work and romance, and one tabletop RPG group after another fell apart, he turned to writing.

He intends to keep at it until everyone tells him to shut up. Even then, no promises.

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What's next

Solspear:
The Burning Door

The Rational Child is where it starts, not where it stops. Next up is a full-length fantasy novel — a departure from true stories into invented worlds, currently in progress.

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