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Hero archetypes
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Synopsis
In a little Inn, deep in the heart of Darkleaf forest, works a young dishwasher named Bean. While on an errand for shrooms Bean is kidnapped by a chaotic Troll and ends up finding a very special sword that needs to be healed. So his adventure begins one that will be filled with danger, adventure and realization that he is the one that controls his destiny and no one else. Bean is the 2011 Eisner nominated web comic by creator Travis Hanson.
Is The Bean appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A young dishwasher embarks on an adventure to heal a magical sword after being kidnapped by a troll. Contains mild fantasy peril and kidnapping but is ultimately an uplifting coming-of-age story about controlling your own destiny.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include kidnapping.
Who'll love this
Kids will love following Bean's adventure from humble dishwasher to hero as he discovers he has the power to shape his own future.