Hero Type
School year: Year 10, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 312
Published: 2010
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"Hero Type" by Barry Lyga follows the story of Kevin "K.T." Thomson, a high school student who finds himself in the spotlight after he intervenes during a school shooting and saves a classmate’s life. Although hailed as a hero by some, Kevin struggles with the label, especially as he faces backlash from those who believe he acted out of self-interest. As he navigates the complexities of heroism, public perception, and personal identity, Kevin must confront his own beliefs about bravery and what it truly means to be a hero in a world that often misunderstands true valor. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 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 2010 by Cengage Learning, Inc .
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.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award
This book was recognised by the Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award.
"Leavened by much humor...this neatly plotted look at what real patriotism and heroism mean will get readers thinking."--KLIATT, starred review
"Lyga's fans will be rewarded by his authentic teen characters, his willingness to tackle tough issues, and, most importantly, his ability to encourage a dialogue that is crucial to democratic participation."--School Library Journal
"This novel proves that there are still fresh ideas and new, interesting story lines to be explored in young adult literature . . . a perfect discussion-group book and is extremely current in a unique way that is not political."--VOYA, (4Q4P)