Book Series · 3 Books

Hero Books

In order from Hero to Rescue Mission.

The Hero series is a set of 3 chapter books by Jennifer Li Shotz, published between 2016 and 2017. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 190 pages.

Hero
Hurricane Rescue
Rescue Mission
Hero
Hurricane Rescue
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Hero
Sale price
$759
Book #1 · Chapter Book · 2016

Hero

A retired rescue dog must find a missing puppy, leading to unexpected danger.

224 pages· 40,086 words
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Summary: Hero, a retired search-and-rescue dog, and twelve-year-old Ben discover an injured puppy named Scout. When Scout vanishes, Hero must rely on his skills to navigate a perilous journey and bring the puppy home. Can Hero and Ben overcome the challenges and strengthen their bond in this thrilling canine adventure?
In reading order

Hero Series

3 books · Published 2016–2017

#1
Hero
#1 in Series
Sale price
$759

Hero

Chapter Book · 2016

A retired rescue dog must find a missing puppy, leading to unexpected danger.

#2
Hurricane Rescue
#2 in Series
Sale price
$958

Hurricane Rescue

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

A retired rescue dog braves a hurricane to save a missing boy and his puppy.

#3
Rescue Mission
#3 in Series
Sale price
$759

Rescue Mission

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

Two fugitives on the loose. A missing father. Can a boy and his dog save the day?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Hero series?

There are 3 books in the Hero series. It began with Hero in 2016, and the newest book, Rescue Mission, was published in 2017.

What order should you read the Hero books in?

Start with Hero and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Hero books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Hero book is the longest?

Hero (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 40,086 words (224 pages).

Which Hero book is the shortest?

Hurricane Rescue (Book #2) is the shortest at 30,178 words (192 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring Hero to life.

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Jennifer Li Shotz

Author

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