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Hero archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
The World has found its new hero. The problem? Bentley Ellicott is only a kid. Bentley has secret powers. And he's going to need them. Bentley is a hero - the thousand and first to be exact - in a long line of heroes that has stretched all the way back to antiquity. Heroes like Arthur and Hercules. And now: Bentley. That's because there is an evil in the world that never dies. Its name is Prnce Ombra. When Prince Ombra arises a hero is called upon to battle him. One day when Bentley is grown he will be that hero. What Bentley doesn't know is that his "one day" is today.
Is Prince Ombra appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A young boy discovers he's destined to battle an ancient evil, confronting supernatural danger and violence appropriate for middle grade readers. The story explores themes of heroism and destiny with some peril but no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include violence and peril.
Who'll love this
An ordinary kid discovers he has secret powers and must face an immortal evil that has challenged heroes throughout history.