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My buddy's a hero- and I didn't even know it / by Kristie Kiernan Bouryal.

Bouryal, Kristie Kiernan, (author.). Ostley, Gabe, (illustrator.). Ostley, Haruka, (illustrator.).

Summary:
In this real-life account of heroism tied to September 11, 2001, the main characters realize their Grandpa is a hero who helped rescue the last man from the ruins of the World Trade Center tragedy. They didn't even know it until they started asking questions. My Buddy's a Hero – And I Didn't Even Know It is the first in the Discovering Heroes™ series of children's books, a sequence of true stories that encourage young readers to find deeper meaning while emphasizing the heroism of everyday people. People who instinctively respond by taking action and whose bravery and courageousness stand out, especially when it's needed most. Countless stories of ordinary Americans doing extraordinary things surround us, but uncovering their stories takes know-how. Through this true 9/11 story and others to come in the series, kids learn how to become more aware, ask probing questions, become active listeners and curious learners seeking context -- amazon.com.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780578421599
  • Physical Description: 26 pages : colored illustrations ; 23 cm.
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : Context productions, 2018.

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
Ages 7 to 11.
Subject: September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 > Juvenile fiction.
Fire fighters > Juvenile fiction.
Heroes > Juvenile fiction.
New York (N.Y.) > Juvenile fiction.
Genre: Juvenile works.
Historical fiction.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Guthrie Memorial Library: Hanover's Public Library Kids BOU Fiction (Text) 34007002469752 Childrens Area Available -
North Wales Area Library J Bouryal (Text) 35410000801084 NWAL Juvenile Fiction Available -


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