For Middle Grade Readers

The Hero Next Door

Edited by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich (Crown Books for Young Readers)

These short stories by powerful and diverse voices show how heroes come in all shapes and sizes and small acts of kindness can save the day.

Themes:

Coming of Age, Courage, Heroes, Middle Grade, Short Stories

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