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Heroes

Robert Cormier

1998135 pagesabout 2–3 hours
1998
first published
  • 1998Delacorte Press · 136 pages · ENGISBN 9780385325905
  • 2000Dell Laurel-Leaf · 135 pages · ENGISBN 9780440227694
  • 2000Thorndike Press · 147 pages · ENGISBN 9780786229093
  • 2009Random House Children's Books · ENGISBN 9780307530813
  • 2001Tandem Library · 135 pages · ENGISBN 9780613236225

In Heroes, Robert Cormier explores the nature of heroism through a young and tragic life.Francis Cassavant returns from World War II to seek revenge on his childhood hero. He lost his face in France when he fell on a grenade, earning the Silver Star for Bravery. His hero also holds the Silver Star for Bravery--but do either deserve it? Examine the nature of heroism in the latest powerful novel from Robert Cormier.From the Hardcover edition.

How it feels

MoodSad
AtmosphereBleak

How it reads

Character focusSingle lead

Worth knowing

ViolenceFrequent
Written forMiddle grade

When and where

Content notes

  • Warmoderateunreviewed
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