Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hero Is a Four-Letter Word | 2017 | Marcus Emerson | Buy |
| 2 | Bad Guy Is a Two-Word Word | 2017 | Marcus Emerson | Buy |
Recess Warriors by Marcus Emerson is a two-book illustrated series published in 2017. Hero Is a Four-Letter Word and Bad Guy Is a Two-Word Word follow kids through the politics and adventures of the school playground, combining text with comic-style illustrations.
The series was published by Roaring Brook Press and aimed at a slightly younger audience than Emerson’s ninja books. The illustrated format and playground setting make the Recess Warriors books accessible to readers who prefer more visual storytelling.