"Hero-Type" by Barry Lyga follows Kevin, a high school student who becomes an unlikely hero after he stops a school shooting. Initially celebrated as a hero, Kevin struggles with the weight of his actions and the media's portrayal of him. As he navigates the complexities of fame, friendship, and his own conscience, he grapples with the idea of what it truly means to be a hero. The story explores themes of courage, responsibility, and the impact of societal expectations on the individual, offering a thoughtful examination of heroism in a contemporary setting. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 312 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2009 by Clarion Books .

Barry Lyga is the author of The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl and Boy Toy, both ALA Best Books for Young Adults. Hero-Type is his third book set in South Brook High School. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.