Personal story of a boy turning eleven on 9/11 offers unique historical context
Highlights themes of bullying, friendship, and kindness for resonant lessons
Award-winning narrative includes recognition from Kirkus Best Books and the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards
Paperback format for easy handling and sharing
Written by Tom Rogers, known for impactful children's literature
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By Tom Rogers.
A Novel for Young Adults.
193 Pages.
Alex Douglas always wanted to be a hero. But nothing heroic ever happened to Alex. Nothing, that is, until his eleventh birthday. When Alex rescues a stray dog as a birthday gift to himself, he doesn't think his life can get much better. Radar, his new dog, pretty much feels the same wa
