Don't Call Me Hero (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781558857117)

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.

Author: Ray Villareal
ISBN-10: 1558857117
ISBN-13: 9781558857117
Publisher: Pinata Books
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2011
Pages: 201
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 8.46h x 6.53w x 0.59d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.6
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 148164 / Don't Call Me Hero


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2011
Booklist 11/01/2011 pg. 70
School Library Journal 11/01/2011 pg. 142
Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2011 pg. 502 - Recommended - Readable