Hero Wanted!
Hero Wanted!
by Mark Powers
Ages 8–9
A very silly but utterly irresistible fantasy adventure with a subliminal message about the futility of war and discovering empathy.
- Author
- Mark Powers
- Age
- Ages 8–9
- Type
- Fantasy, Funny, Adventure
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- BookTrust UK
- In India
- Available
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