True Hero? - Book Review

Title ~ True Hero?
Series ~ Single Title
Author ~ Jack Hessey
Release Date ~ July 1, 2011
Age Group ~ Middle Grade
Publisher ~ World Castle Publishing
Source ~ Jack Hessey

GOODREADS SUMMARY

As the most popular superhero in the world, Stella Stargirl has it all; fame, fortune, legions of adoring fans, a place on the world's best superhero team and even a number 1 hit single to her name.

Stella, however, has a secret that even she doesn't know. She is a fraud. An average-powered hero who stood on the shoulders of giants and got all the glory whilst her more powerful teammates did all the work.

When a new supervillain appears on the scene, one who manages to de-power the world's heroes, Stella decides it is time to put aside her self-doubts and show the world that fraud or not, she can be a true hero.

REVIEW

True Hero? is a unique story about super heroes. Yes, they are just like those classic comic book heroes, but they have different names and some have unusual powers. There is Bruce the Barbarian, who has the power of super strength. Other heroes have powers like super speed, flight, the ability to knock someone out by touching them, and the ability to turn their body into water. Jack Hessey has an awesome imagination!

Stella Stargirl is the world’s most famous super hero. She has the flashy power of cosmic star blasts and everyone think she is the greatest. Not only is she rich, but so are her managers. They know the truth; that Stella isn’t really all that powerful, but they are out to make money. It made me think of overrated Hollywood stars and their managers.

Stella is put to the test when Rat, a super hero turned bad guy, comes on the scene. I loved reading about Stella’s reaction and how she dug deep to find her inner strength. Instead of looking at her own popularity, Stella realizes what it really means to be a hero. There is a wonderful lesson to be learned.

RATING

5 Loved

COVER COMMENTS

Stella Stargirl’s outfit looks just as it is described in the book. I personally wish it had a little more sparkle, but that’s just me being girlie. I love the big city buildings in the background and the night scene.