Hero (2007) (edit title/settings)

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• Thom Creed: Main character and narrator. Thom is a gay teen fresh out of high school who has recently discovered that his seizures are a by-product of his super power: healing. Son of Hal Creed (AKA Major Might).
• Hal Creed: Supporting character. Once the greatest hero on earth, Hal (formerly known as Major Might) was kicked out of the League after what was considered a folly of his caused the destruction of Wilson Tower, where thousands died. A hero with no super powers, he hates heroes with powers and is still mourning the disappearance of his wife. Father of Thom Creed.
• Goran: Supporting character. Goran, a foreigner from a war-torn country who, after the death of his parents, became the provider for his household, plays against Thom in a basketball game, where Thom heals his extensive injury. Afterward, he sees Thom often and plays basketball against him.
• Ruth: Supporting character. As a member of Thom's try-out group for the League, Ruth is a tough old psychic who has no patience for fools or needless decorum. She quickly befriends Thom.
• Scarlet: Supporting character. Scarlet, a member of Thom's try-out group for the league, is a girl about Thom's age with a temper as hot as her super-powered fire. Constantly critical and always wearing her pizza delivery jacket, she and Thom instantly get off on the wrong foot.
• Golden Boy: Supporting character. As the Silver Bullet's sidekick, Golden Boy is often arrogant and condescending, preferring to be a one-man show instead of helping Thom's try-out group, which he is the leader of. His real name is Kevin.
• Typhoid Larry: Supporting character. Larry, a member of Thom's try-out group, has a power that seems to, more often than not, make him miserable - he is able to make people sick. Thom is the only one who can touch him, as Thom's healing powers cancel out Larry's.
• Uberman: One of the A-list super heroes in the League. Loves to be in the spotlight during all media interviews.
• Ssnake: Villain that helps the main character out with out knowing so.
• Clayton: Basketball player on Thom's opposing team who bullies him for being gay.

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• The League: The famous group of superheros protecting the town.

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Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

• Sexual Identity: Describe this theme.
• Identity
• Good vs. Evil

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

1. Perry Moore (Author)

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Awards edit see section history

• Lambda Literary Award (May 2008: Best LGBT Children's/Young Adult Novel of the Past Year, First)
• Gaylactic Spectrum Award (Finalist, 2008: Best Novel)

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• Dewey: 813.6

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This book contains themes pertaining to sexual preference and discrimination.

Subjects edit see section history

• Books › Children's Books › Literature › Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror › Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
• Books › Teens › Social Issues › Homosexuality › Fiction
• Books › Teens › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Fantasy
• Books › Children's Books › Issues
• Books › Gay & Lesbian › Literature & Fiction › Fiction › Gay

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