{"product_id":"sword-of-the-champion-paperback","title":"Sword of the Champion - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEric Lide\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn 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. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eSword of the Champion \u003c\/i\u003eoffers 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. \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric Lide\u003c\/b\u003e is an African American cartoonist. He created the ongoing webcomics \u003ci\u003eStation Square\u003c\/i\u003e (2009) and \u003ci\u003eOzzie the Vampire\u003c\/i\u003e (2013), and he worked as an inker on \u003ci\u003eThe Adventure Zone: The Crystal Kingdom \u003c\/i\u003e(First Second, 2021). His work has also been featured in multiple comics anthologies, he is a cover artist for IDW's Sonic the Hedgehog\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eseries, and in 2018 he began contributing comics to \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker's \u003c\/i\u003e\"Daily Shouts\" column. Eric graduated from the School of Visual Arts in 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.3 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52664005460275,"sku":"9781454947752","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/atUPLIJ_bH9781454947752.webp?v=1762707169","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/sword-of-the-champion-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}