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Hero archetypes
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Synopsis
**The Duelists** ... are the finest warriors mankind has ever produced, with bodies as strong as their code of honor. they are living weapons. **The Rookie** .... is over seven feet tall, weighing in at five hundred pounds. On his home planet of Janus he's considered a freak. But when he meets one of the famed Duelists, he hopes to find his calling in this brotherhood. **The Academy** ... is not for everyone, though. Before he can even be accepted for training, John and the other candidates will suffer a gruelling series of tests.
Is Brother John appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Parents should know this book features a physically different protagonist undergoing grueling military training with moderate combat violence. The focus is on personal growth and finding acceptance through a warrior code of honor.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include body image issues and violence.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with an outsider hero who must prove himself worthy through intense physical trials to join an elite warrior brotherhood.