pHave you ever wondered why people love hero stories so much This book 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 emThe Wizard of Ozem, emAlice in Wonderlandem, emThe Chronicles of Narniaem, emThe Hobbit, Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Lion Kinemg, 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. ppstrongReview by Paige Harp, Coordinator of the Children's and Young Adult Book Review B