For parents and mentors
Read together. Leave room for questions.
The Hero Academy uses fictional family stories and practical exercises to explore character, responsibility, and purpose. A parent or trusted adult can help connect those ideas to a child’s own circumstances.
Who are the books for?
The books are written for young readers and families. Reading readiness varies: use the sample chapters to judge vocabulary, attention, and subject matter for your learner. Younger children may benefit from listening, drawing an answer, or discussing one scene at a time. More independent readers can read first and bring questions to a conversation.
What is the faith foundation?
The series reflects Brandon’s faith as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Prayer, Heavenly Father, divine worth, service, agency, and moral responsibility are part of its perspective. These are faith-based stories, not a secular presentation. Families can discuss which statements express a belief, which describe a fictional event, and which can be checked against evidence.
What are we buying?
- The story paperbacks
- The complete narratives and their Hero Tools.
- The homeschool companions
- Separate parent-led study books with teaching steps, discussion, reflection, and activities. Book 1 is published; Books 2 and 3 are in development.
- The free website companion
- Book excerpts, tool guides, optional interactive practice, and a local-device journal. No purchase is required to explore these resources.
- The Hero’s Quest for Knowledge
- The separate, broader academic curriculum project. It remains in development, with no public lessons or downloads.
A manageable reading rhythm
- Read a short section together or independently.
- Ask what happened, what is known, and what the character assumed.
- Choose one relevant tool and try it on an ordinary or invented situation.
- Return later to discuss what happened and what might need changing.
Adjust the pace. A thoughtful conversation can be more useful than completing a page quickly. Learners may keep personal reflections private or use fictional examples.
What progress can look like
Look for specific actions: explaining a choice, checking a source, revising a plan, or listening before responding. An activity cannot measure a child’s worth, faith, or character as a whole. The books and exercises are educational resources; difficult or unsafe situations require appropriate adult support.
The story comes first
Bring the adventure home.
Read the full journey in paperback, then return here for free tools, activities, and reflection. Start with Book One and grow with the heroes.