250 pages
English language
Published Nov. 12, 2005 by Henry Holt and Co..
Named after a character in a Shakespeare play, misfit sixth-grader Hero becomes interested in exploring this unusual connection because of a valuable diamond supposedly hidden in her new house, an intriguing neighbor, and the unexpected attention of the most popular boy in school.
I started reading that, but I never finished it. From what I recall, the main character's name was Hero, I think. She was named after a chracter from one of Shakespear's plays, "Much Ado About Nothing". I don't remember what us was about, but I don't recall disliking it. I read some of this in sixth grade. I think I did become bored with it, though, after a few chapters.
What ages would I recommend it too? – Eight and up.
Length? – Most of a day’s read.
Characters? – Memorable, several characters.
Setting? – Real world, small town.
Written approximately? – 2005.
Does the story leave questions in the readers mind? – Yes. What does Danny's father think of the change of events, and Mrs. Roth being his mother-in-law? What really happens to Anna? Does she visit? What really happened to make her a runaway? What about the diamond? Does Hero ever meet Mr. Murphy? Does he come back and talk to Mrs. Roth?.
Any issues the author (or a more recent publisher) should cover? No. The author does an excellent job of explaining the history in a fun and enlightening way, including the way inflation has made what many today would call pocket change, was once a lifetime's worth fortune.
Short storyline: A girl named Hero moves to …
What ages would I recommend it too? – Eight and up.
Length? – Most of a day’s read.
Characters? – Memorable, several characters.
Setting? – Real world, small town.
Written approximately? – 2005.
Does the story leave questions in the readers mind? – Yes. What does Danny's father think of the change of events, and Mrs. Roth being his mother-in-law? What really happens to Anna? Does she visit? What really happened to make her a runaway? What about the diamond? Does Hero ever meet Mr. Murphy? Does he come back and talk to Mrs. Roth?.
Any issues the author (or a more recent publisher) should cover? No. The author does an excellent job of explaining the history in a fun and enlightening way, including the way inflation has made what many today would call pocket change, was once a lifetime's worth fortune.
Short storyline: A girl named Hero moves to an unnamed small town and begins a life. She meets her neighbor, an elderly woman and with her only friend, Danny, they search for a missing diamond.
Notes for the reader: This is a good adventure for all ages. There is a hint of romance, or perceived romance.
