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Hero | 
| Author: S. L. Rottman
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Category: Book
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Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 532335
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 144
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.6
ISBN: 1561454273
EAN: 9781561454273
ASIN: 1561454273
Publication Date: October 1, 2007
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Condition: Ex-library copy. Unless specifically noted to the contrary, item may contain library markings; 100% of this purchase will support literacy programs through a nonprofit organization!
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Product Description
Befriended by a WWII veteran, Sean begins his transformation from lost adolescent to confident, hopeful young adult.
Heroes are hard to find, especially for Sean. Estranged from his father and abused by his mother, Sean has been sentenced to community service at Mr. Hassler s horse farm, where he s forced to confront his fears and take charge of his own life. When Sean is faced with a dangerous situation that tests his true character, he learns just what it means to be a hero.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
excellent book August 22, 2008
Heather Brunelle
The first time I read this book, I was a young teenager. I thought the author really captured the essence of a teenager and what kind of pressures they face. I highly recomend this book... It was very well written.
 Hero October 11, 2007
Lane Renea
Great book for early teens, even pre-teens. Kids at risk identify with the main charactor, love the animals, wish for someone like the old man to be there for them.
Courtesy of Teens Read Too August 26, 2007
TeensReadToo.com (All Over the US & Canada)
Imagine having a mother who doesn't seem to know you exist. Unless she needs money or someone to take her frustrations out on. Imagine having a father who hasn't had contact with you in two years, even though he lives only a couple of hours away. A father who kept taking you back to an abusive mother until he became too busy to even come see you at all.
Sean just plain doesn't care anymore. So he's been suspended yet again for fighting - big deal. It'll be just another vacation. That is, until he's assigned community service at a local ranch. Starting immediately.
Mr. Hassler, the old geezer ranch owner, puts Sean to work cleaning out stalls, spreading manure, and unloading feed. Things change when he helps deliver a colt that imprints Sean, instead of its mother. Their bond helps him explore his tangle of emotions about his parents and Mr. Hassler.
HERO is a heartwarming story about a young man in search of someone to love and respect, including himself. Rottman leaves the reader wanting more as Sean faces a new future with his dad and the ranch.
Reviewed by: Cana Rensberger
Hero October 19, 2006
J. Morrison (CA)
Now here's a book that clearly defines the meaning of "hero". Rottman's books always have a good message for us. They often deal with mature subjects, drugs and alcohol, but never glorified. His books are great for mature readers. A clear look into what life is like for many young adults today.
This book is really NICE!!!!! November 2, 2005
Haceeb (Bloomington MN)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I think this is a good book. I like all the characters and I like how this book is setup. This book is good for all ages. Good classroom book for teachers. I read this book in my reading class. I got into the book really fast and I couldn't put the book down. My favorite character in this book was Sean. He was a nice kid inside and it shows you in the book. At first he seemed like a trouble maker and later he shows you the real him. With a farmers help (Mr. Hassler). I really don't read books. It's not my thing but when I read this one it had me going for another one.
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