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Guys Read: Heroes & Villains - (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Guys Read: Heroes & Villains - (Paperback)

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  • Heroes and Villains, the seventh volume in Jon Scieszka's Guys Read Library of Great Reading, is chock-full of adventure stories featuring an array of characters--with and without capes.Featuring ten all-new, original stories that run the gamut from fantasy to comics to contemporary adventure to nonfiction, and featuring eleven of the most acclaimed, exciting writers for kids working today, this short story collection is the perfect book for you, whether you use your powers for good--or evil.Action-Packed Stories: A car chase through Moscow, a battle with a giant goose, and a heist gone wrong--these ten tales are filled with excitement.Award-Winning Authors: Featuring brand-new stories from superstars like Lemony Snicket, Sharon Creech, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jack Gantos, and more.Heroes and Villains: Meet a bandit king trying to be a hero, a traitorous general facing judgment, and a regular kid who stands up to a bully.Fantasy and Adventure: Journey from magical kingdoms and historical New York City to the modern-day border and beyond in this collection that spans genres.Books for Boys 8-12: Curated by Jon Scieszka for the Guys Read library, this anthology is perfect for middle grade readers looking for humor and adventure.
  • 8-12 Years
  • 7.75" x 5.5" Paperback
  • 288 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Short Stories
  • Series Name: Guys Read

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About the Book



Presents a collection of humorous stories featuring an array of characters... #27;swith and without capes.



Book Synopsis



Heroes and Villains, the seventh volume in Jon Scieszka's Guys Read Library of Great Reading, is chock-full of adventure stories featuring an array of characters--with and without capes.

Featuring ten all-new, original stories that run the gamut from fantasy to comics to contemporary adventure to nonfiction, and featuring eleven of the most acclaimed, exciting writers for kids working today, this short story collection is the perfect book for you, whether you use your powers for good--or evil.

  • Action-Packed Stories: A car chase through Moscow, a battle with a giant goose, and a heist gone wrong--these ten tales are filled with excitement.
  • Award-Winning Authors: Featuring brand-new stories from superstars like Lemony Snicket, Sharon Creech, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jack Gantos, and more.
  • Heroes and Villains: Meet a bandit king trying to be a hero, a traitorous general facing judgment, and a regular kid who stands up to a bully.
  • Fantasy and Adventure: Journey from magical kingdoms and historical New York City to the modern-day border and beyond in this collection that spans genres.
  • Books for Boys 8-12: Curated by Jon Scieszka for the Guys Read library, this anthology is perfect for middle grade readers looking for humor and adventure.



Review Quotes




"Packs a dizzying punch." - Kirkus Reviews, about Thriller

"Funny Business sets the bar high. Will have readers laughing as they turn the pages." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA), about Funny Business

"This middle-grade collection thrills and satisfies." - Wall Street Journal, about Terrifying Tales

"You certainly don't have to be a guy to appreciate these morsels of fact-based storytelling and then beg for more." - ALA Booklist (starred review), about True Stories

"Speculative fiction fans-especially tween guys-will rejoice." - ALA Booklist, about Other Worlds

"Readers, boys and girls alike, need look no further." - ALA Booklist (starred review), about The Sports Pages


Dimensions (Overall): 7.75 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .81 Inches (D)
Weight: .5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Short Stories
Series Title: Guys Read
Publisher: Walden Pond Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Jon Scieszka & Christopher Healy & Sharon Creech & Cathy Camper & Laurie Halse Anderson & Ingrid Law & Deborah Hopkinson & Eugene Yelchin & Pam Muñoz Ryan & Jack Gantos & Lemony Snicket
Language: English
Street Date: April 4, 2017
TCIN: 51755804
UPC: 9780062385604
Item Number (DPCI): 248-31-8129
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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