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The hero next door
Title:
The hero next door
Author:
Rhuday-Perkovich, Olugbemisola, editor.
ISBN:
9780525646310

9780525646303

9780525646334
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Description:
251 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Contents:
Minnows and zombies / by Rita Williams-Garcia -- One wish / by Ronald L. Smith -- The assist / by Linda Sue Park and Anna Dobbin -- Home / by Hena Khan -- Ellison's cornucopia : a Logan County story / by Lamar Giles -- Rescue / by Suma Subramaniam -- The save / by Joseph Bruchac -- Los abuelos, two bright minds / by Juana Medina -- Thrown / by Mike Jung -- A girl's best friend / by Cynthia Leitich Smith -- Everly's overworldly dilemma / by Ellen Oh -- Reina Madrid / by R.J. Palacio -- Go fish / by William Alexander.
Abstract:
A collection of short stories by diverse authors that explores acts of bravery by heroes trying to make the world a better place.