HERO by Perry Moore
Even though Thom Creed's a basketball star, his high school classmates keep their distance.
The story tackles love, friendship, and the eternal struggle to come to terms with who we really are in a tactful, interesting, and well-developed manner. . Hero becomes a real page-turner -- Dylan Thomarie * School Library Journal *
Moore's writing has the slangy, vernacular, easy read style of teen fiction: it's punchy, fast-flowing and perfectly captures the voice of the narrator * Inis *
An original and entertaining take on a classic genre * The Bookseller *
Perry Moore brings an enticing new genre to the world of young adult novels -- Maurice Sendak
Wow! This totally original, can't-put-it-down page turner is more than a terrific read, it's an unforgettable experience-not to be missed! -- Stan Lee
Moore's writing has the slangy, vernacular, easy read style of teen fiction: it's punchy, fast-flowing and perfectly captures the voice of the narrator * Inis *
An original and entertaining take on a classic genre * The Bookseller *
Perry Moore brings an enticing new genre to the world of young adult novels -- Maurice Sendak
Wow! This totally original, can't-put-it-down page turner is more than a terrific read, it's an unforgettable experience-not to be missed! -- Stan Lee
Perry Moore grew up in Virginia. His father, a Vietnam veteran, inspired the character of Hal Creed. Perry was the executive producer of the Chronicles of Narnia films, and his book about the making of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was a New York Times bestseller. With his partner, Hunter Hill, Perry wrote and directed his first feature film, Lake City, starring Sissy Spacek. Hero was Perry's first novel. Perry died in February 2011, aged 39.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780552555869 |
| ISBN 10 | 055255586X |
| Title | HERO |
| Author | Perry Moore |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Year published | 2008-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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