Hero

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Summary: An excellent book for the 9th grade classroom!
Review: Hero is a sensitive and poignant portrait of a young man who has suffered physical abuse, but is offered an opportunity to learn some of life's most important lessons. Through the actions and dialogue of beautifully crafted characters, the author weaves themes of hope and redemption. I have used this book with at-risk 9th grade students who are very reluctant readers and, without exception, boys and girls alike love this book and respond to it very positively. Hero offers a myriad of wonderful discussion starters as well as journal writes and critical thinking opportunities. I use Hero in my English classes; however, I believe it could be used effectively in any course related to decision- and choice-making, relating to others in positive ways, and respecting others. I highly recommend this wonderful book!

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Summary: My Review
Review: Hero is an excellent book. I would like to see this book used to encourage our "throw-away" children to strive to do and be better no matter the homelife. How can we find more people like Dave who can make a difference? I enjoyed reading and visualizing the layers of hate melt from Sean. In the end I expected that Sean would realize that Dave was his "hero" but I was surprised with Sean being what his assignment was all about. Highly recommend for in-school suspension critique.

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Summary: A stunning novel!
Review: I have just completed the book, HERO, moments ago. This stunning novel tells the tale of a boy steaming through adolescance and living a hell of a life. Sean isn't willing to listen to anyone, so he stays past curfew. Again. So begins a story of fear, anger, excitement, and drama in which fifteen year old Sean learns the true meaning of a hero.

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Summary: TOUCHING
Review: i've just finished reading this book and i've got to say that it is one of the best books i've read. it takes you through the life of a teen who leads a troubled life. i guarantee that this book will bring you a lot of smiles.

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Summary: Pure Genius!
Review: S.L.Rottman is a beautiful person! She clearly shows it with Hero. This book took my breath away! Shawn's challenges make you wish you could reach out your hands and try to help him. Then, the ending is so beautiful it will have you crying. I know that it made me. But that is all I can speak of, read it and find out for yourself. Read this and you will never feel the same!

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Summary: Pure Genius!
Review: S.L.Rottman is a beautiful person! She clearly shows it with Hero. This book took my breath away! Shawn's challenges make you wish you could reach out your hands and try to help him. Then, the ending is so beautiful it will have you crying. I know that it made me. But that is all I can speak of, read it and find out for yourself. Read this and you will never feel the same!

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Summary: Heart Wrenching
Review: This is a great book. Sean was a great kid just trying to live and Mr Hassler has issues that he is trying to deal with and they make a great pair helping each other without really knowing it or why. Rottman's writing are the modern version of S.E. Hinton. Keep up the great writing I can't wait to read the rest of your book. This book is great for anyone young or old.