The Fearless Five series is about a group of adorable, young children that spend their playtime imagining themselves as a superhero team. During their time, they make up fun adventures and battle imagined foes, the Swarm, which is a group of villains plotting to take over the world, with the Fearless Five being the only thing standing between them and success. The five-part series offers world-class artwork with adventurous storylines for children aged 3-9 years 0ld. The 6-9 year-olds will enjoy reading thru the stories while taking in the artwork and even the most energetic 3-5 year-olds will settle in and be engaged during your reading time with them!
Each book has a dedicated topic such as: using imagination and self-esteem (# 1), dealing with ‘strangers’ (# 2), conserving natural resources such as water (# 3), being energy conscious (# 4) and handling bullying situations (# 5). In each episode, the team must overcome the initial self-defeating views they have of their potential while battling an imagined team of villains, the Swarm, constantly challenging them. In the end, they come to discover their true potential, which sets them on a path to success all while having a blast.
The first book in the series is Genesis of the Fearless Five. Wonder what adventures Nathan, Joshua, Hannah, Daia and Chai will uncover first?
Targeted Age Group:: age 3 – 9 years old
What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
My daughter was my inspiration for this series. The character Hannah aka Phenom, the leader of the team, resembles her. My original idea was to have the books done just for her, but as other parents found about it, they wanted copies for their little one(s) as well.
How Did You Come up With Your Characters?
As a parent, I desire to see not just my child but all children grow up believing that they are powerful and full of potential. So, it dawned on my why not author a book where the kids are the superheroes? During their playtime, the children explore their own potential and work to overcome challenges together. Through the Fearless Five, they are not confined to their current situations. For example, Joshua is overweight, but Blaze has superhuman speed and agility. The twins Chai and Daia are smaller for their ages, but they are able to show incredible physical strength (Daia as Tank) or mastery of their environment (Chai as Element). Nathan has difficulty, at times, with staying on task, but as Bender, he is able to focus his mind in tremendous ways. Hannah, as Phenom, shows how a young lady can be intelligent and challenge societal norms of what “leaders” should be. At the core of each episode is that the team must overcome the initial self-defeating views they have of their potential while battling the Swarm. In the end, they come to discover their true potential, which sets them on a path to success.
Book Sample
Hannah cries out, “C’mon, Mom! Can we come back inside? There’s nothing fun to do!”
“Hannah, there’s a lot you can do. You guys can have a phenomenal time out there.”
As her friends adjust to being outside, Hannah says, “Just us, huh? Fine!” Just then a loud noise comes from across the street.
Somewhat surprised, Joshua asks, “What was that? I think something is headed this way.”
Chai and Daia both ask nervously, “What is it? What is going on?”
As Hannah waves her friends over, she says, “C’mon, guys. No need to be afraid. Let’s go find out what’s happening.”
Hesitating a bit, Nathan replies, “I don’t know about that.”
“What’s the matter, Nate? Are you scared?” Joshua asks, teasing him a bit.
“The name is Nathan, and no, I’m not scared. I’m like a superhero. I’m not afraid of anything.”
Both Chai and Daia run up to their friends and respond, “We want to be superheroes, too!”
About the Author:
Steve Johnson is the creator and editor of the Fearless Five. He teamed up with Siphriah Davidson (author) and Massive Brain (illustrator) to bring the concept and the series to life. In doing that, he discovered a passion for the creative process that he did not know he had. He owes that discovery to his daughter, his inspiration. He lives in Houston, TX with his wife of 13 years and their daughter (age 9).
Links to Purchase Print Books
Link to Genesis of the Fearless Five (#1 of 5 in the series) Print book for sale via other sites
Links to Purchase eBooks
Link To Buy Genesis of the Fearless Five (#1 of 5 in the series) On Amazon
