Book details
Heroic
Description
'For the past five weeks I'd prayed that I'd never see my brother's name spelt out in poppies. In the weeks that followed I often wished I had.'Jammy and Sonny McGann are brothers, but that's where the similarities end. One is calm when the other is angry; one has a plan while the other lives purely in the moment.When Jammy returns from Afghanistan a very different man to the one who left, it's Sonny who is left to hold things together. But just how far will he go to save the brother who always put him first?Inspired by S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders and by the battles facing young soldiers all over the world, this is a devastating novel about brotherhood and sacrifice, from the award-winning author of Being Billy and Saving Daisy.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
300 pages
Why to read
- Heroic is a powerful and moving story about the power of friendship and the human spirit. It explores themes of grief, trauma, and the complexities of male relationships in an authentic and deeply affecting way.
- It is a thrilling and action-packed story set in a post-apocalyptic world, full of heart-pumping action sequences and suspenseful plot twists.
- Phil Earle's writing style is engaging and accessible, making Heroic a quick and easy read. The dialogue is natural and realistic, and the characters are well-developed and relatable.
- It raises important questions about what it means to be a hero and what we're capable of when pushed to our limits. It will leave you reflecting on your own life and relationships.