Heroes (book series) facts for kids
"Heroes" is a series of short novels and plays made especially for young people. It was created with the help of editor Frank Cottrell Boyce. The goal of this series is to help motivate students who might not enjoy reading as much.
The "Heroes" series includes books and plays for different school years. It also comes with special teaching tools. These tools are designed to make reading more fun and engaging for students.
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About the Heroes Series
The "Heroes" series has three novels and one play for students in Year 7. This is usually for kids around 11 or 12 years old. There are also three novels and one play for students in Year 8, who are typically 12 or 13 years old. These books and plays are part of the Key Stage 3 curriculum in the UK.
Each book and play also comes with an "ActiveTeach" CD-ROM. This CD-ROM offers fun, interactive ways to learn about the stories. Teachers can also use a special guide called Improve Boys' Reading to help students.
Books in the Series
The "Heroes" series features exciting stories from different authors. These books are written to keep young readers interested.
For Year 7 Students
These novels are great for students in their first year of secondary school.
- Eg and Me by David Grant
- Ghost Game by Nigel Hinton
- i-ssassins by Christopher Edge
For Year 8 Students
These books are designed for students in their second year of secondary school.
- Blood Oath by Chris Priestley
- Do Not Wake the Devil by A&P Peters
- Monster Island by Justin Richards
Plays in the Series
Besides novels, the "Heroes" series also includes plays. These plays can be read or even performed by students.
For Year 7 Students
- The Death of Jude Hill by Richard Conlon
For Year 8 Students
- Chamber of Nothing by Cathy Forde
