Not All Heroes
Not All Heroes by Josephine Cameron, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) on May 18, 2021, is a 336-page work in English that explores themes of grief and social justice through the eyes of an eleven-year-old girl. After moving across the country following her brother’s death, Zinnia Helinski feels stagnant in her new life until she discovers a neighbor, Kris, who introduces her to a secret club for aspiring heroes. This group, known as the Reality Shifters, aims to create positive change in their community, providing Zinnia with a sense of purpose and connection.
As Zinnia embarks on her journey with the Reality Shifters, she experiences the thrill of friendship and adventure, reminiscent of the escapades her brother would have enjoyed. However, the story delves into the challenges of maintaining focus on their mission as her teammates begin to stray from their original goals. Zinnia’s journey emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between courage and caution, ultimately teaching her that true heroism comes from within, even without a cape.
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Even though her family moved across the country for a “fresh start” after her little brother’s death, eleven-year-old Zinnia Helinski still feels like she’s stuck waiting for her new life to begin. Then she spots her new neighbor, Kris, climbing down the fire escape of their apartment building. He’s wearing a black eye mask! And Spandex leggings. . . . And a blue body suit?
Soon Zinnia finds herself in a secret club for kids who want to be heroes. The Reality Shifters don’t have superpowers, but they do have the power to make positive change in their neighborhoods. And a change is just what Zinnia is looking for!
At first, she feels invincible. Zinnia finally has friends and is on the kind of real-life adventures her little brother, Wally, would have loved. But when her teammates lose sight of their goals, Zinnia must find the balance between bravery and recklessness, and learn to be a hero without her cape.
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