First published 2004
Heck has learned to depend on himself. His mother cannot be counted on for much of anything. When they lose their home, Heck faces his biggest challenge yet. He has always relied on his imagination to get through tough times, but homelessness tests even his resourcefulness. Heck refuses to give up. He draws on his quick thinking and inner strength to navigate this new reality. His optimism becomes his greatest weapon against circumstances that would crush most kids. The boy who has always been his own superhero must now prove that wit and determination can overcome even the harshest realities.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary, young-adult
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, self-reliance
172 pages · Hardcover · Front Street imprint of Boyds Mills Press