Eddie Smith

The Secret of Burback

Meet Burback, the secret at the heart of a story passed from father to daughters and on to the next generation. Sweet, curious, and just mysterious enough, this book turns an old family tale into something children can make their own.

Why Kids Will Love Burback

A Little Mystery, A Lot of Heart A Story to Share

A Story to Share

Burback is the kind of story children ask to hear again, especially at bedtime. It feels personal, warm, and easy to read together.

A Gentle Mystery

From the basement to the cave, the story keeps children curious without ever becoming too scary.

A Kind-Hearted Creature

Burback is not a monster to fear, but a quiet, friendly presence tied to kindness and belief.

A Family Story

What begins with a father and his daughters becomes a story carried from one generation to the next.
About The Author

Meet the Author Behind the Story—Eddie Smith

Eddie Smith is the author of Burback, a story inspired by the character he created with his daughters years ago. With the love and encouragement of his family, that once-private story has now been brought to life for children to enjoy and share.

At its heart, Burback is a family story, one passed from father to daughters, and now on to the next generation. Eddie’s writing carries that same sense of warmth, imagination, and closeness.

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About the book

The Story of Burbak

When a father’s daughters keep asking what is hidden in the basement, he gives them an answer they never forget: Burback. What begins as a family story soon reaches back to his own boyhood memory of a hidden cave, a strange humming sound, and something mysterious waiting in the dark.

Warm, gentle, and touched with just enough mystery, Meet Burback! is a story about imagination, kindness, and the way family stories live on from one generation to the next.

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What People Say About Book

Alan Miles

A sweet and memorable story with just the right touch of mystery. Burback feels like the kind of character children will talk about long after the book is over.

Barbara Grant

This book has a warm, old-fashioned storytelling feel to it. The connection between the father, his daughters, and the family story makes it especially charming.

James Louis

Burback is mysterious without being scary, which makes this a lovely read-aloud for young children. It has heart, imagination, and a lot of warmth.

Steve Selby

What stood out to me most was the feeling behind the story. It reads like a treasured family memory passed down from one generation to the next.

Jennifer Carter

This is the kind of bedtime story kids ask to hear again. Gentle, curious, and full of excitement.

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How Burback Began: From Family Story to Children’s Book

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A Story Passed Down: The Family Heart Behind Burback

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