💌 Operation Cheer-Up: Grandma’s Recovery Mission
When love becomes the ultimate mission — and kindness is the most powerful tool.
Hey compassionate makers, hopeful hearts, and anyone who believes in a little magic — this story is for you.
In Operation Cheer-Up: Grandma’s Recovery Mission, ten-year-old Kaileigh Harper steps up when her beloved grandma slips and is left bedridden.
Determined to banish the gloom and bring back smiles, Kaileigh assembles her own “Cheer Team,” turning her home into a hub of joy, creativity, and surprising discoveries.
When each small gesture—letters, crafts, secret missions—sparks unexpected healing, Kaileigh learns that hope is contagious, and caring can change lives.
But as she digs deeper, she uncovers a hidden challenge that only her courage and perseverance can face.
📘 What It’s About
Grandma’s fall leaves her fragile, spirits low, and the family shaken. Kaileigh refuses to stand by. She launches Operation Cheer-Up, sending messages of hope, inventive surprises, and heartwarming surprises to her grandma’s bedside.
Together with siblings, friends, and a few unlikely allies, Kaileigh uncovers clues that hint at more than just physical recovery — there’s something to be healed in their community, too.
With each mission, she learns that gratitude, laughter, and connection are the unsung tools of recovery.
👥 Meet the Key Players
Kaileigh – Bold, determined, and full of empathy, she’s the mission controller of hope.
Grandma – Wise, warm, and quietly resilient, with memories to share and love to give.
Gavin and Ben –Kaileigh's younger siblings, each bringing unique ideas and emotional support.
🔍 What Readers Will Discover
That kindness, creativity, and courage can heal beyond the physical
How small acts of love make big differences—through letters, art, connection
Emotional growth: empathy, perseverance, and the delicate balance of giving support
Ideas and mini “missions” readers can try at home to lift others’ spirits
The message that when we care, we become healers in unexpected ways
💡 Why This Book Resonates
A heartwarming middle-grade story with emotional depth
Perfect for fans of Because of Winn-Dixie, Front Desk, and The Lemonade War
Encourages conversations about recovery, family resilience, and caring communities
Ideal for ages 8–13, classrooms, book clubs, and readers who love feel-good narratives
Operation Cheer-Up: Because sometimes hope is the best medicine.
Let hope lead the mission. Let love do the work.
