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by Perry Moore (Author)
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.
Author Biography
Perry Moore grew up in Virginia. His father, a Vietnam veteran, inspired the character of Hal Creed. Perry is the Executive Producer of The Chronicles of Narnia, 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.
This is Perry's first novel. He lives in New York City.
Number of Pages: 432
Dimensions: 0.91 x 8.14 x 5.74 IN
Publication Date: May 01, 2009
Award: Spectrum Awards (2008)
Award: Green Mountain Book Award (2011)
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award (2012)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Hero: A Novel
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 5.9
Point Value: 18
