Everyday Hero

By Kathleen Cherry

Alice doesn’t like noise, smells or strangers. She does like rules. Lots of rules. Nobody at her new school knows she has Asperger’s, so it doesn’t take long for her odd behavior to get her into trouble. When she meets Megan in detention, she doesn’t know what to make of her. Megan doesn’t smell, she’s not terribly noisy, and she’s not exactly a stranger, but is she a friend? Megan seems fearless to Alice—but also angry or maybe sad. Alice isn’t sure which. When Megan decides to run away, Alice resolves to help her friend, no matter how many rules she has to break or how bad it makes her feel.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
• Release date: Mar 15, 2016
• ISBN: 9781459809833

Kathleen Cherry

Kathleen Cherry spends time in northern British Columbia and on Vancouver Island where she works as a school psychologist. Before becoming a psychologist, Kathleen worked as a school counselor as well as teaching English, social studies and special education. Kathleen loves working with children and empowering them to develop their creativity through writing.

Reviews for Everyday Hero

[bucketofrhymes · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A sweet, heartfelt book that takes a frank look at some big issues -- including neurotypicality, being different, drug use, and child abuse. The characters are engaging, the protagonist has a strong voice, and the plot has a compelling message about the power of friendship and being yourself.