Sunday, December 29, 2024

Hero Trial (Dungeon Runners #1) by Kieran Atwood and Joe Todd-Stanton - ADVISABLE

Hero Trial (Dungeon Runners #1) by Kieran Atwood and Joe Todd-Stanton, 194 pages. DOODLE FICTION. Nosy Crow, 2024. $18. 9798887771076

Language: G (0 swears, 0  “f”); Mature Content: G; Violence: PG (fantasy violence, mostly off page)

BUYING ADVISORY: EL - ADVISABLE

APPEALS TO: SOME

Kit wants to be a Dungeon Runner just like his grandfather was, but to do that he needs a team, he needs some capital, and he needs a big break.  One of the official dungeon running teams has been decimated, so there is going to be a trial for new contenders.  And Kit has luckily run into a couple of other misfits who want a chance, too. Now they just have to brave the dungeon trial and Kit’s bullies; the trio is ready to take their chances.

Very much an underdog tale.  Buy this depending on whether fantasy graphic novels are popular in your library. Silly fun, but brave characters with a bit of kindness and luck on their side.

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS



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