Grace's life changes completely when she is abruptly woken in the middle of the night by a horse in her back garden. She is then informed by a girl, also named Grace, that it is her destiny as the fifteenth Grace to win the Worthy War. She is immediately taken to Brokenshire where she has to battle a host of magical creatures to save the world. But can a twelve year old girl, a quick-witted horse and a vegan t-rex do what all the other Graces before her haven't done?
With absolutely no sword skills, Grace is forced into a quest that she is completely unprepared for; however, she realises that it's a way to escape the fact that she's recently damaged her brother's guitar so throws herself into it. Grace is a wonderful character and proves that even the very best heroes make mistakes and get things wrong. She learns as she goes along and her determination and bravery are wonderful to see, as is her desire to get to the bottom of why the war between the People of the Day and the People of the Night is raging.
Hero Wanted! is a book full of magic, adventure, laughs and a host of quirky creatures (Wellingtonia is a particular favourite!). With wonderful illustrations by Coralie Muce, this is a book that will bring joy to all who read it.
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