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Future Hero — Content Guide for Parents

By Remi BlackwoodScholastic Incorporated2022ISBN 9781338790320144 pages
Future Hero

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

The start of a thrilling, highly illustrated series about a boy who finds a portal to a legendary world in his local barbershop . . . and learns he's the hero they've been waiting for. For younger fans of Black Panther and Last Gate of the Emperor!

Jarell has never quite known where he belongs. He's ignored at home and teased at school for wanting to draw instead of playing sports with the other boys. The only place he's ever felt truly at ease is his local barbershop where the owner hangs Jarell's art up on the walls.

When Jarell discovers a hidden portal in the barbershop, he's transported to a magical world that's unlike anything he's seen before. But it's not just the powerful gods and dangerous creatures that makes this world different--it's that everyone believes Jarell is the hero they've been waiting for.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Future Hero appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the book. The search results do not provide any evidence of physical violence within the narrative of 'Future Hero'. No scary content present in the book. The search results do not indicate any elements that would be frightening for children.

  • Does Future Hero have violence?

    No violence detected in the book. The search results do not provide any evidence of physical violence within the narrative of 'Future Hero'.

  • Does Future Hero have scary content?

    No scary content present in the book. The search results do not indicate any elements that would be frightening for children.

  • Does Future Hero have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results mention the author's background but do not indicate any religious themes or practices in the narrative.

  • Does Future Hero have racial/cultural content?

    The book features a Black protagonist and explores themes related to his identity and heritage in an Afro-futurist setting. This aspect is central to the narrative, highlighting cultural elements.

  • Does Future Hero have profanity?

    No profanity found in the book. The search results do not mention any use of strong language in 'Future Hero'.

  • Does Future Hero have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the book. The search results reference climate change in other contexts but do not relate to the content of 'Future Hero'.

  • Does Future Hero have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The search results reference other media with sexual themes but do not indicate any such content in 'Future Hero'.

  • Does Future Hero have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or promote specific gender roles. While it features a young male hero, it does not critique or reinforce traditional gender expectations.

  • Does Future Hero have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters mentioned in the book itself. Search results focus on general LGBTQ+ literature and do not provide specific content from 'Future Hero'.