Big Places.
Brave
Hearts.
When picture books feel too young and chapter books feel too hard — that's exactly the moment we write for.
Charlotte and Henry meet kids exactly there.
Real science.
Real adventure.
Ages 6–9.
Lexile 580L.
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First chapter book available now on Amazon
The Mariana Trench
“A child who fights reading isn't broken — they're just waiting for the right book.”
What makes it different
Real science.
Real courage..
Every Charlotte & Henry adventure is built around a real place — and the real science that makes it extraordinary. Kids don't just read a story. They learn something true about the world.
🔬Woven-in STEM facts
Science feels like part of the story, not a lesson — because it is.
🌍Real places, real wonder
From the Mariana Trench to Mount Everest — geography comes alive.
💛Courage as a theme, not a lesson
Charlotte goes anyway. That's the whole lesson.
What readers are saying:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What a great read, my heart was warm with adventure. I can't wait for this series to continue." — Jonathan Hansen, Verified Purchase
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A really sweet adventure story for young readers. The ocean facts woven throughout add a fun learning element while keeping the story engaging. The theme of bravery comes through in a really approachable way — the perfect read for children who enjoy adventure and learning about the ocean." — cgking90, Verified Purchase
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Just received this wonderful book to share and read with my granddaughter! The pictures are bright, cheery, and inquisitive and go well with the storyline! I would highly recommend this book!" — Debra Savage, Verified Purchase
About the Author:
I'm Andrew Signore — an ICU nurse, a former camp counselor, and the uncle of a little girl named Charlotte.
When Charlotte was born, I started writing for her. Not a book at first — just words. It grew into a 12-chapter story about a girl who goes to the deepest place on Earth with her dog. The science is real. The places are real. Henry is real.
I've hiked from Jiri to Everest Base Camp on the original Tenzing and Hillary route. I've crossed ladders over crevasses on Island Peak without supplemental oxygen. I've been underwater in the Socorro Islands with things far larger than myself. I didn't research these books from a desk — I went to the places first, and the books came after.
Charlotte & Henry isn't a product. It's a gift I made for someone I love, and it turns out the right book finds its reader.
I'm glad it found yours.
In this early chapter bridge book, Charlotte and her dog Henry explore the Mariana Trench — the deepest place on Earth. Real science. Real deep-sea creatures. And a girl who goes anyway.