Don't Call Me Hero

Ray Villareal

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Don't Call Me Hero

Don't Call Me Hero

Ray Villareal

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Description

Rawly Sanchez's life sucks. It's Friday night, and he's struggling with homework in his mom's restaurant, which is also on the brink of failure. And starting next Saturday, algebra tutoring means he won't get to see his brother Jaime, who's in prison.

His whole life takes a turn for the better when he rescues a famous young woman from a flooded creek. The dramatic rescue is recorded and soon Rawly is being hailed as a hero. Suddenly, every reporter in town wants to interview him. Even kids who avoided him in the past now want to hang out with him. It's impossible to resist the popular quarterback's invitation to hang out, even if it means ditching his best friend. And best of all, the most beautiful girl in school wants to go out with him. But, do they really like him? Or do they just want to take advantage of his new-found fame?

Acclaimed author Ray Villareal writes another fast-paced novel for teens, featuring comic books and super heroes, about the value of true friendship.

Critical Reviews

"This is a welcome addition for libraries short on books about Latino males." -- Amy Cheney "School Library Journal"

"This will probably find a receptive audience with middle school boys who struggle with the difficulties in their own world, especially those who are fans of comic book heroes. This is one to hand to those young men in junior high with reading motivation issues." -- Mary Ann Darby "Voice of Youth Advocates"

"A story of coping with the pressures of sudden fame and finding one's own peace, Don't Call Me Hero is a fine and much recommended read." -- James A. Cox "The Midwest Book Review"

Publishing Information

Publisher: Pinata Books
Pub date: 2011-10-01
Length: 201 pages

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