Hero by Perry Moore
The last thing in the world Thom Creed wants is to add to his father's pain, so he keeps secrets. Like that he has special powers. And that he's been asked to join the League ? the very organization of superheroes that spurned his dad. But the most painful secret of all is one Thom can barely face himself: he's gay.
But becoming a member of the League opens up a new world to Thom. There, he connects with a misfit group of aspiring heroes, including Scarlett, who can control fire but not her anger; Typhoid Larry, who can make anyone sick with his touch; and Ruth, a wise old broad who can see the future. Like Thom, these heroes have things to hide; but they will have to learn to trust one another when they uncover a deadly conspiracy within the League.
To survive, Thom will face challenges he never imagined. To find happiness, he'll have to come to terms with his father's past and discover the kind of hero he really wants to be.
Perry Moore was born and raised in Virginia. The character of Hal Creed was inspired by his father, a Vietnam veteran. Perry is the Executive Producer of The Chronicles of Narnia, and his book on the production of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe was a New York Times bestseller. Perry wrote and directed his debut feature picture, Lake City, with his collaborator Hunter Hill, starring Sissy Spacek. Perry is a first-time author. He currently resides in New York City.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781423101963 |
| ISBN 10 | 1423101960 |
| Title | Hero |
| Author | Perry Moore |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hyperion |
| Year published | 2009-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Prizes | Commended for Spectrum Awards (Novel) 2008, Short-listed for Grand Canyon Reader Award (Teen) 2012, Short-listed for Green Mountain Book Award 2011 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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