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First Hero

First Hero

By Adam Blade

Interest Level

Grades 3 - 5

Reading Level

Grade level Equivalent: 4.4

Lexile Measure®: 720L

DRA: Not Available

Guided Reading: Not Available

Genre

  • Adventure
  • Series
  • Fantasy

Theme/Subject

  • Courage, Bravery, Heroism
  • Magic and Supernatural

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About This Book

At the age of seven, Tanner's father was killed in front of him by the evil warlord Derthsin. But his father's death was not in vain and Derthsin was carried away to his doom by a good Beast, Firepos the Flame Bird. Now, eight years later, another evil army is wreaking havoc across Avantia. But Tanner has been training with Firepos, waiting to avenge his father's death.

About the Authors or Illustrators

Adam Blade
Adam Blade was born in Hastings, England. Growing up near the site of the 1066 battle, he became interested in the history of knights. Combined with his hobby researching mythological beasts, he had plenty of inspiration for the adventure stories he started to write as a child.
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