Book One
Character-building stories for young heroes
The Hero Academy
Every child is born with a mission — but even heroes must be trained.
The library
Bring the adventure home.
Start with Book One in paperback, then follow the heroes into a wider world. All three story paperbacks are available now. Explore the matching homeschool companion on each cover.
Real stories. Real tools. Real growth.
Adventures that teach kids how to be brave on the inside.
The Hero Academy follows young heroes through the real battles of growing up — anger, fear, friendship, failure — and hands readers practical "Hero Tools" they can use the very same day. It's social-emotional learning disguised as the best kind of adventure.
The hero's journey
From "me" to "me, shaping the world"
Each book builds on the last, carrying everyday practice into a wider world.
1
Book One
Me
Master your inner world — managing big emotions, building confidence, setting goals, and repairing relationships.
2
Book Two
Me in the World
Navigate the world outside — telling truth from noise, bouncing back from setbacks, and caring for what you've been given.
3
Book Three
Me, Shaping the World
Step into purpose — leadership, contribution, and making a lasting difference in your community.
The practical companion
The Hero Tools
Skills every young hero learns along the way. Explore all 80 tool guides →
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Managing Emotions
Turning big feelings into steady action instead of explosions.
2
Confidence & Self-Image
Seeing your own worth clearly — even on the hard days.
3
Goals & Dreams
Naming what you want and taking the first real step.
4
Healthy Relationships
Repairing friendships and standing up with kindness.
5
Critical Thinking
Telling truth from noise in a loud, confusing world.
6
Resilience
Rising after failure and trying again, stronger.
7
Stewardship
Caring well for time, talents, and what you're given.
8
Community
Showing up for the people and places around you.
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Purpose & Leadership
Discovering your mission and leading others toward it.
Read, then practice
A paperback adventure. A free companion.
The paperbacks bring you the complete stories. The education companion helps you carry the lessons forward with 80 tool guides, interactive activities, and Hero Quests. Read a sample to find your starting point.
Read sample chapters → Choose a Hero Quest →For parents, teachers & homeschoolers
A story they'll love — and skills you'll be glad they learned.
Every lesson is woven into the adventure, with clear "Why it matters" notes and tools kids can actually use. Explore practical companion guides to the tools in the three books. The curriculum is being developed and is not currently available on this site.
Read the parent introduction →A structured family study companion
Bring Book 1 into your homeschool day.
The published Book 1 Homeschool Curriculum offers 21 parent-led lessons, questions, activities, and printable aids. Companions for Books 2 and 3 are in development.
Buy homeschool paperback ↗ Explore the companions →
Behind the books
Inspired by family. Grounded in faith.
Brandon Thomas Mysliwiec writes fictional family stories and practical tools that invite young readers to grow in courage, character, and purpose.
Meet the author →Begin the journey
Train a hero today.
Start with A Complete Guide for Young Heroes and give a young reader tools that last a lifetime.