Future Hero by Remi Blackwood
Destiny is calling!
Future Hero is an exciting new fast-paced fantasy adventure featuring a young Black hero in an Afro-futurist fantasy world, Ulfrika.
Jarell, an ordinary boy who loves to draw, discovers that the fantasy world he is obsessed with doodling is actually real and he is launched into an incredible adventure. Ulfrika, the land of his ancestors, is in trouble and he is the hero they need. With the help of brave and wise-cracking Kimisi, it’s up to Jarell to stop the evil Ikala. The future of Ulfrika depends on it.
Future Hero is a fast-paced fantasy world inspired by future tech and the mythology of Africa and its diaspora. Packed with action and humour in accessible chapters.
The books
Future Hero: Race to Fire Mountain
When Jarell discovers that the fantasy world he is obsessed with doodling is actually real, he is launched into an incredible adventure.
Ulfrika, the land of his ancestors, is in trouble and he is the hero they need.
With the help of brave and wise-cracking Kimisi, Jarell must stop the evil Ikala. The future of Ulfrika depends on it…
- A winning blend of future tech gadgets and a fantasy world inspired by the mythology of Africa and its diaspora.
- Jarell, an ordinary boy who loves to draw, is the chosen one to save the world of Ulfrika.
- Told in accessible short chapters, filled with action and humour, this is a fun fast-paced adventure – with plenty more books in the series coming soon!
Future Hero: Mission to the Shadow Sea
In this second book, Jarell must return to Ulfrika to prevent the rise of the sorcerer Ikala. Kimisi takes him to the court of the river goddess and they strike a deal. If they help her by finding a cure for a terrible curse, she will give them the Iron Crocodile for the staff of Kundiata. The path ahead will not be easy. A dangerous foe lies in wait for them in this Underwater Kingdom…
- A winning blend of future tech gadgets and a fantasy world inspired by the mythology of Africa and its diaspora.
- Jarell, an ordinary boy who loves to draw, is the chosen one to save the world of Ulfrika.
- Told in accessible short chapters, filled with action and humour, this is a fun fast-paced adventure – with plenty more books in the series coming soon!
Future Hero: Escape from the Clay City
In the third book in the series, the land of Jarell’s ancestors is still not safe, and he must return if he is to stop the sorcerer Ikala from gaining power. Together with the help of Kimisi, and their new ally Bo-de, the trio must journey to a city of clay if they are to find what they need to defeat their enemy. But danger lies ahead…
- A winning blend of future tech gadgets and a fantasy world inspired by the mythology of Africa and its diaspora.
- Jarell, an ordinary boy who loves to draw, is the chosen one to save the world of Ulfrika.
- Told in accessible short chapters, filled with action and humour, this is a fun fast-paced adventure – with plenty more books in the series coming soon!
Future Hero: Battle for Sky Kingdom
In the fourth book in the series, Jarell is the hero Ulfrika, the land of his ancestors, needs and he must return if he is to stop the sorcerer Ikala from gaining power. Jarell and his friends journey to Sky City to find what they need to defeat their enemy. But danger lies ahead…
- A winning blend of future tech gadgets and a fantasy world inspired by the mythology of Africa and its diaspora.
- Jarell, an ordinary boy who loves to draw, is the chosen one to save the world of Ulfrika.
- Told in accessible short chapters, filled with action and humour, this is a fun fast-paced adventure – with plenty more books in the series coming soon!
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About the creators
Remi Blackwood is the pen name of Future Hero creator, Jasmine Richards, along with a team of young and upcoming writers, including Chiemeka Nicely and Isaac Mckenzie. The team are passionate about exploring African diaspora mythlogies and inpsiring children everywhere.
Instagram: @chiemekanicely
Isaac Hamilton-Mckenzie
Instagram: @isaac.hmckenzie
Jasmine Richards
Twitter: @JRichardsAuthor
Instagram: @writeonauthor
Website: jasminerichards.com