Books like Heroes by Robert Cormier
After returning from World War II, a young man who lost his face in France as a result of a grenade fight and earned a Silver Star for Bravery confronts the boyhood hero he idolized. The story follows his quest for vengeance, challenging both men's beliefs about honor and valor. In Robert Cormier’s thought‑stimulating work, the protagonist’s struggles illuminate how heroism can be shaped by trauma, duty, and the desire for justice.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Robert Cormier
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