The Hero's Guidebook: Creating Your Own Hero's Journey

Hamby, Zachary

ISBN 10: 0982704976 / ISBN 13: 9780982704974

Published by Creative English Teacher Press, 2019

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Synopsis:

Have you ever wondered why people love hero stories so much? The Hero's Guidebook will tell you the secret reason we find heroes so exciting and inspirational! Humorously illustrated with over 40 cartoons by the author, this book takes readers through the stages of the Hero's Journey using examples from books, films, and even video games. Example stories include The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Hobbit, Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Lion King, Batman, Spider-Man, Super Mario Bros,--not to mention popular stories from myth and legend. Important archetypes like the Hero, the Mentor, the Shadow, the Ally, the Trickster, and the Threshold Guardian appear as well. Each stage of the Hero's Journey also features writing tips for aspiring writers and a character education "Your Journey" section, which applies hero-story lessons to real life.

Review:

"Through excellent descriptive writing, wonderful illustrations, and relatable examples Hamby breaks down the key elements of the hero's journey into easily understandable steps. Anyone could use this book as a stepping stone to writing their own hero story or to gain better insight into their favorite heroes and their own lives." Alana Myler, The Library Center

"Youth who are aspiring writers or enjoy heroic tales may be interested in learning about what connections they can find in their favorite works or their own creations. Educators may find this book extremely useful as the prompts at the end of each chapter would likely lend well to classroom or small group discussions. Recommended." Paige Harp, Coordinator of the Children's and Young Adult Book Review Board of Missouri

 

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Hero's Guidebook: Creating Your Own ...
Publisher: Creative English Teacher Press
Publication Date: 2019
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good