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.
From the Inside Flap
You are about to begin a secret look at what makes hero stories so exciting and inspirational--sort of a road map to the path that most heroes follow. As this journey unfolds, I will use example characters and situations from many books and movies. Some of these are classic stories like The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Others are newer stories like Harry Potter and Star Wars, and several are animated films like The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and The Lion King. I even use tales from Greek mythology, Norse mythology, legends of King Arthur and Robin Hood, and modern superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man as examples. Whew! There sure are a lot of hero stories!
When choosing which stories to include, I tried to pick ones with which most readers would be familiar. But even if you are not familiar with a particular book or movie, don't worry. I will give you enough of the details so you can still understand the example. As you read along, I'll also encourage you to think of a hero story that's special to you.You might be surprised what you find hidden within it! The journey awaits!
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