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We Could Be Heroes

Margaret Finnegan

Hank, an autistic fourth grader, receives a weeklong suspension after an incident in the boys’ bathroom involving a book assigned by his teacher. The episode leaves him with a partly burned hardcover and draws the attention of Maisie Huang, a new student. Hank and Maisie become friends and make a plan to rescue a dog with epilepsy whom they believe is being mistreated. Their plan brings unexpected complications.

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Themes
Animals · Disability · Friendship · Problem Solving · School
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published
February 25, 2020
ISBN-13
9781534445260
Language
English
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