Hero

by S.L. Rottman

Book Overview

Heroes are hard to find, especially for Sean, who, at fifteen years old, has never had it easy.

He's estranged from his father and abused by his mother--Sean feels he has nowhere to turn. Suspended from school and with a mounting police record, he is one step away from serious trouble. Sentenced to community service for violating curfew, Sean is sent to Mr. Hassler's farm, where he's forced to confront his fears and take charge of his own life. When Sean is faced with a dangerous situation that tests his true character, he learns just what it means to be a hero.

In an age where it seems that few truly worthy heroes exist, S. L. Rottman has written a compelling and realistic portrayal of the conflicts that drive a young man toward his destiny.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561451592
• ISBN13: 9781561451593
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
• Length: 221 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

excellent book

The first time I read this book, I was a young teenager. I thought the author really captured the essence of a teenager and what kind of pressures they face. I highly recomend this book... It was very well written.

This book is really NICE!!!!!

I think this is a good book. I like all the characters and I like how this book is setup. This book is good for all ages. Good classroom book for teachers. I read this book in my reading class. I got into the book really fast and I couldn't put the book down. My favorite character in this book was Sean. He was a nice kid inside and it shows you in the book. At first he seemed like a trouble maker and later he shows you the real him. With a farmers help (Mr. Hassler). I really don't read books. It's not my thing but when I read this one it had me going for another one.

An excellent book for the 9th grade classroom!

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!

A stunning novel!

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.

Very Good

I think this was a very good book and I would reccomend it to anyone. Very well written