The last few books I have read have had one thing in common: Heroes. So, I thought I would share with you my three heroes:

1. The Ultimate Unlikely Hero: Despereaux

I absolutely love this book! I could read it over and over. Despereaux, the mouse with gigantic ears, who loves music, and acts nothing like a mouse proves to be the best and bravest hero. Forging to the fearsome darkness of the dungeon, Despereaux bravely saves Princess Pea. There is no greater fairy tale than this terrific book an it’s cast of remarkable characters.

2. The Tattoo Talking Hero: Mibs

Savvy, Ingrid Law’s Newbery honor book, introduces a family with unusual talents. When each member of the family turns 13 they suddenly find their “savvy” which could be controlling the wind or even causing earthquakes. Mibs’ 13 birthday also coincides with a terrible car accident that leaves her father very hurt. Using her new, and very unusual “savvy” this hero attempts to save her father. This book is heart felt and unexpectedly moving.

3. The Most Like Harry Potter Hero: Percy Jackson

Sorry, I had to say it. I mean come on, he doesn’t know he is a demi-god, then finds out and has to go to a special school camp where he meets Dumbledore Chrion, His best friend has an invisibility cloak Yankees hat……… (there are more)

That being said, I am really enjoying this series. Rick Riordan is a terrific author  showing Greek mythology in a near impossible light: a modern light. Percy is a great hero in that he cares for his mother and best friends above all.

So, what have we learned about being heroic? It’s good be an unexpected, able to talk to tattoos, and well, be like Harry Potter.

Thinking heroically, Jenn, Imagination Celebrations