Now heres a book that clearly defines the meaning of hero. When he gets in trouble at school again, he is sent for community service to mr. Rottmans first novel, hero, garnered considerable attention as a moving account of a young mans transformation from a troublemaking outsider to one who has learned to give and receive help from others. Hasslers horse farm, where he is forced to confront his fears and take charge of his own life. Have your jobs as a teacher and coach of teens informed what you do as a writer for teens. Starting with her 1997 first novel, hero, rottman has worn a number of hats in her busy life, yet she still has found the time to create a number of. Rottman graduated in 1992 from colorado state university, and currently teaches english at the alternative high school in colorado springs. Estranged from his father and abused by his mother, sean has been sentenced to community service at mr. Sean, nine years after his parents divorce, has never recovered from their separation, which left him in the care of his alcoholic, abusive mother. The story line is very compelling and it keeps me wanting to read more. Rottman hero estranged from his father and abused by his mother, sean has been sentenced to community service at mr. Sean has discovered the heroism in everyday acts of courageand his message is a powerful one for adolescents. So, take your time, look around and see what ive written.
Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. Hero by s l rottman book cover, description, publication history. Sean has been let down by people his whole life, especially by his abusive. They often deal with mature subjects, drugs and alcohol, but never glorified. When sean is faced with a dangerous situation that tests his true. Some of the story takes places like the hospital sean s school and sean s home.
If you know the answer to this question, please register to join our limited beta program and start the. The story begins with a class discussion of and ends with a term paper on what makes a hero. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The novel had me laughing out loud on page three and nearly crying several times thereafter, wrote cynthia l. Rottman has spoken at numerous conferences ira, ncte, ala, are a few, and at over 50 schools in seven states. Fourteen flights of fantasy, and more on thriftbooks. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details. Hero is a very intresting book as far as i have read. Its about this boy who always get introuble then he meets this nice man on the farm when he was serving community service. When sean is faced with a dangerous situation that tests his true character, he learns just what it means to be a hero. Rottman books, author biography, and reading level. Rottmans first novel pits a bitter teenager against some caring adults and levels his defenses with the prospect of a secure future. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Hassler s horse farm, where he s forced to confront his fears and take charge of his own life. Rottman makes a promising debut with this ya novel about an abused teenager who gradually comes to trust another human being. Owner of carbondale ranch who helps children sean s. Rottman sean is a 15 year old boy who has no parent support at home and is always getting in trouble at school. A clear look into what life is like for many young adults today.
Here are a few things teachers, librarians, and students have had to say about the visits. Sean is a 14 year old kid who doesnt know what it means to actually look up to someone. Until sean gets arrested, when sean gets arrested the judge makes him serve his sentence of community service on dave hasslers farm. Rottman, is a well written story about a boy whos life is changed by the influence of a man who helped him while serving community service hours.
Rottman has written a compelling and realistic portrayal of the conflicts that drive a young man toward his destiny. How you have managed to have a career as a teacher and then to add a career as a writer for young adults. When sean gets caught in a fight and suspended from school he is sent for community service at a farm that belongs to an elderly man named mr. The whole town is proud of their new hero, who was awarded the victoria cross for risking his life to save a fellow soldier. Rottman two quotes i recommend this book because it caught my eye when i was looking on mrs. In this novel of broken dreams turned to new possibilities, rottman head above water, 1999, etc. Rottman 1561454273 9781561454273 heroes are hard to find, especially for sean. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The book concludes crediblythere are no easy answers.
Rottman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She attended colorado state university, and earned an english degree with teaching certification. Rottman wrote an inspiring novel about the influence of peoples decisions and how the opportunity to change is up to yourself. Rottman, portrayed the characters in a way that could make one either love or despise. I highly reccomend other classmates to read this book. Her parents moved back to colorado in 1972, so she doesnt remember much about georgia and considers herself a coloradan. This story takes place mostly at the carbondale ranch which is owned by david hassler. Rottman has 16 books on goodreads with 2542 ratings. Hero 1999 an ala best book for young adults 1998 oklahoma book award.