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Funny, exciting novel about a teenage boy growing up with two secrets- one, that he has superpowers - two, that he's gay. And he gets to save the world . . .

About the Author

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.

Reviews

"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

"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

Gr 9 Up-What do you get when you mix fantasy with GLBT fiction? You get a confused, frustrated, and determined hero. Thom Creed is a gay teen whose mother has left home for reasons unknown to him. The boy discovers that, like his mother, he has special powers. Thom's father is a hardworking man with prejudice against homosexuals and superheroes. Thom's greatest ambition is to join the League, a band of superheroes. By chance, Thom's special powers are discovered by League members when the bus he is on while attempting to run away from home is attacked by villains and he uses his powers to save the passengers. He earns an invitation to try out for membership in the League and barely makes the cut for probationary membership along with a group of other misfits, who form a team. From Scarlett, who hides a medical secret under her pizza delivery jacket, to Ruth, an old woman whose only romance was with a man of the wrong color, the team members must deal with numerous challenges. While Thom's difficulties with his father go from bad to worse, threats to the safety of the world mount. Michael Urie expertly distinguishes each character's voice in Perry Moore's novel. (Hyperion, 2009). A description of masturbation while viewing gay pornography makes this story most appropriate for older teens.-Ann Weber, Bellarmine College Prep., San Jose, CA (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.