A Hero Awakens - by Blake A Hoena & Nate Burns (Paperback)

About the Book

Discover a new kind of superhero in Pillow-Man! Secret identity: Sam DeVenoe, star shortstop for the Emerson Eagles. A Hero Awakens is a unique, quirky take on what it means to be "super" and the ups and downs of trying to be a hero.

Book Synopsis

Discover a new kind of superhero in Pillow-Man!

Secret identity: Sam DeVenoe, star shortstop for the Emerson Eagles.

One night while Sam is biking home after a game, he has a mysterious encounter and is granted an unusual, slightly odd, maybe even a little bizarre "super" power.

As Sam tries to discover the limits of his strange new ability, his best friend Gavin is determined to transform him into crimefighter. But donning a mask and patrolling the street on their bikes leads to unexpected trouble. A fire breaks and Sam's superpower is put to the test when spots someone in danger.

A Hero Awakens is a superhero origin story with a unique take on what it means to be "super." Tag along with Pillow-Man on a quirky adventure about friendship, baseball, and the ups and downs being a hero.

Review Quotes

"This story sucked me in immediately as these kids cracked me up and kept me rooting for them in all the best ways."

"Don't sleep on Pillow-Man! This superhero series is jam-packed with big laughs, wacky powers, and crazy twists that keep readers in suspense until the action-packed end. A fresh take on the superhero genre, Pillow-Man and his pals are sure to save the day... from boredom!

"An engaging middle-grade novel that vividly portrays the ups and downs of heroism through its main character."