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    The Hero's Trail

    True Stories of Young People to Inspire Courage, Compassion, and Hope, Newly Revised and Updated Edition

    Author T. A. Barron
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    $8.99 US
    Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
    5.06"W x 7.71"H x 0.49"D  
    On sale Feb 15, 2007 | 192 Pages | 9780142407608
    Grades 3-7
    Reading Level: Lexile 850L
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    What is a hero? Using the metaphor of a hiking trail, bestselling author T. A. Barron discusses the great variety of heroes and brings them to life through their own stories: Some are well known, like Wilma Rudolph, Anne Frank, and Stephen Hawking. Yet most are “ordinary kids” who have made amazing choices: saved their siblings from a fire, struggled to stop prejudice at their school, helped raise money to build a well in an African village. This book will be invaluable to kids, parents, and educators who need role models for young people to look up to—and a new way to look at what a hero is.
    T. A. Barron is an internationally bestselling author known for fantasy adventures that celebrate courage, wonder, and the natural world. His Merlin Saga has captivated millions of readers worldwide and is currently being developed for film. An award-winning writer and environmental advocate, Barron founded the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes and serves on several conservation and education boards. He lives in Colorado, where the landscape continues to shape his stories. View titles by T. A. Barron
    * “A rewarding, informative read, the book introduces and pays homage to heroes throughout time, literature, and life.” starred review

     

    — Booklist

    "The stories are well worth sharing." — School Library Journal

    "The simplicity of the message and wide range of examples combine to make compelling motivational reading." — Kirkus Reviews

    "Here is so much grace to regard closely, to hold tight in mind, heart, and soul." — from the preface by Robert Coles, M. D.

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    What is a hero? Using the metaphor of a hiking trail, bestselling author T. A. Barron discusses the great variety of heroes and brings them to life through their own stories: Some are well known, like Wilma Rudolph, Anne Frank, and Stephen Hawking. Yet most are “ordinary kids” who have made amazing choices: saved their siblings from a fire, struggled to stop prejudice at their school, helped raise money to build a well in an African village. This book will be invaluable to kids, parents, and educators who need role models for young people to look up to—and a new way to look at what a hero is.

    Author

    T. A. Barron is an internationally bestselling author known for fantasy adventures that celebrate courage, wonder, and the natural world. His Merlin Saga has captivated millions of readers worldwide and is currently being developed for film. An award-winning writer and environmental advocate, Barron founded the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes and serves on several conservation and education boards. He lives in Colorado, where the landscape continues to shape his stories. View titles by T. A. Barron

    Praise

    * “A rewarding, informative read, the book introduces and pays homage to heroes throughout time, literature, and life.” starred review

     

    — Booklist

    "The stories are well worth sharing." — School Library Journal

    "The simplicity of the message and wide range of examples combine to make compelling motivational reading." — Kirkus Reviews

    "Here is so much grace to regard closely, to hold tight in mind, heart, and soul." — from the preface by Robert Coles, M. D.

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    • The Hero's Trail
      The Hero's Trail
      True Stories of Young People to Inspire Courage, Compassion, and Hope, Newly Revised and Updated Edition
      T. A. Barron
      Ebook
      Feb 15, 2007
    • The Hero's Trail
      The Hero's Trail
      True Stories of Young People to Inspire Courage, Compassion, and Hope, Newly Revised and Updated Edition
      T. A. Barron
      Ebook
      Feb 15, 2007

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