Sword of the Champion

A boy must embrace his destiny to defeat a lazy villain.

3.9 Goodreads · 137 ratings

304 pages· 12,973 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· GN340L· AR ~1.5 · ~1 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

Orin, an ordinary boy, learns he's the reincarnation of a legendary hero destined to defeat the Fiendlord. But the Fiendlord, now complacent, sees Orin as a chance to regain his former glory. With a mystical sword and a savvy sorceress ally, Orin must navigate his unexpected role as a hero. Yet, his biggest challenge isn't the villain—it’s his tendency to befriend the very Fiends he's supposed to vanquish. Can Orin fulfill his destiny while keeping his new friends? Dive into this hilarious adventure where destiny meets friendship and chaos ensues.

From the publisher

An ordinary boy must find his inner hero in this hilarious, action-packed debut middle-grade graphic novel filled with jokes, friendship, incompetent villains, and lots of heart. Orin’s life is uprooted when he discovers that he is the reincarnation of a great hero, destined to defeat the evil Fiendlord. And he just may have a shot because, in the years since he conquered the world, the Fiendlord has become lazy and complacent. He sees Orin’s appearance as motivation to finally get back in shape and relive his glory years, and hopefully regain the respect of his unimpressed teenage daughter. In need of a mystical sword if he’s to stand a chance against the Fiendlord, Orin teams up with a precocious, entrepreneurial sorceress who’s ready to launch Orin’s career as the Champion of Draeland–which would be much easier if he didn’t keep befriending the Fiends they’re supposed to destroy. Perfect for fans of comic books for kids ages 9-12 and other middle grade books who love their fantasy with a side of humor, Sword of the Champion offers a fresh take on the chosen one narrative that will keep young readers giggling and guessing until the very end. Readers who enjoy kids graphic novels or fantasy books for kids that blend laughter and adventure will crack up as Orin navigates his unexpected destiny as a legendary hero in a world where the greatest challenge isn’t finding the magical sword–it’s dealing with a villain having a mid-life crisis.

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