Perry Moore

Hero Perry Moore

Brief Description: Thom Creed has secrets. For one, like his father, he has super powers. Also, he's been asked to join the League, the very organization of superheroes that spurned his dad. Then there's the secret Thom can barely face himself: he's gay. To survive, Thom will face challenges he never imagined. To find happiness, he'll have to come to terms with his father's past, and discover the kind of hero he really wants to be. Brief Description: Includes: An exclusive introduction written and read by Stan Lee. Publisher Marketing: The last thing in the world Thom Creed wants is to add to his dad, Hal s, pain, so he keeps secrets. Like that he has special powers. And that he s been asked to join the League the very organization of superheroes that spurned his father. The most painful secret of all is one Thom can barely face himself: he s gay. But becoming a member of the League opens up a new world to Thom. There, he connects with a misfit group of aspiring heroes, including Scarlett, who can control fire but not her anger; Typhoid Larry, who can make anyone sick with his touch; and Ruth, a wise old broad who can see the future. Like Thom, these heroes have things to hide, but they will have to learn to trust one another when they uncover a deadly conspiracy within the League. To survive, Thom will face challenges he never imagined. To find happiness, he ll have to come to terms with his father s past and discover the kind of hero he really wants to be. Perry Moore brings an enticing new genre to the world of young adult novels. Maurice Sendak Perry Moore s genre-busting tale of a teenager with human emotions and superhuman powers is a true original. James Howe Truly a groundbreaking novel, its dedication reads: For everyone. And indeed it is. Lloyd Alexander 2008 Lambda Literary Award Winner 2008 YALSA Best Book for Young Adults" Review Citations:

Kirkus Best Books 08/01/2007 pg. 14 (EAN 9781423101956, Hardcover)

Kirkus Review - Children 08/15/2007 pg. 863 (EAN 9781423101956, Hardcover)

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Booklist 08/01/2007 pg. 63 (EAN 9781423101956, Hardcover)

Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2007 pg. 582 (EAN 9781423101956, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 09/10/2007 pg. 62 (EAN 9781423101956, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 09/01/2007 pg. 204 (EAN 9781423101956, Hardcover)

Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2007 pg. 355 (EAN 9781423101956, Hardcover)

Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2007 pg. 101 (EAN 9781423101956, Hardcover)

People Weekly 09/10/2007 pg. 63 (EAN 9781423101956, Hardcover)

Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2007 pg. 451 (EAN 9781423101956, Hardcover)

Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/2008 pg. 168 (EAN 9781423101956, Hardcover)

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Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/2009 pg. 943 (EAN 9781423101956, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 11/01/2011 pg. 67 (EAN 9781455809738, Compact Disc)

Contributor Bio:  Moore, Perry PERRY MOORE grew up in Virginia. His father, a Vietnam veteran, was the inspiration for the character of Hal Creed. Perry is the executive producer of The Chronicles of Narnia films, and his book about the making of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe was a New York Times best seller. With his partner, Hunter Hill, Perry wrote and directed his first feature film, Lake City, starring Sissy Spacek. This is Perry s first novel. He lives in New York City. Contributor Bio:  Urie, Michael The bestselling author of the Dark Days series and a former financial analyst, Jocelynn Drake lives in Kentucky. Contributor Bio:  Lee, Stan Stan Lee is the co-creator of many of the Marvel Comics iconic heroes, including Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, Daredevil, Thor, Doctor Strange, Nick Fury, and the X-Men. His movie and television work includes cameo roles in most of the Marvel Comics movies, co-creating and hosting the TV reality show Who Wants to Be a Superhero?, and voice work on many of the Marvel animated series, including Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, X-Men, and Super Hero Squad Show.