The book is currently out of stock
Parameters
- Pages
- 128 pages
- Reading time
- 5 hours
More about the book
The narrative explores the life of a thirteen-year-old boy grappling with heroin addiction, revealing his internal struggle and desire for validation. Through the viewpoints of those around him—family, friends, and authority figures—the story paints a vivid picture of his chaotic environment and the impact of addiction on relationships. As Benjie navigates feelings of hopelessness and the search for belief in his potential, readers are compelled to confront the harsh realities of his circumstances and the uncertainty that lies ahead.
Book purchase
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich, Alice Childress
- Language
- Released
- 2000
- product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
- (Paperback)
We’ll notify you via email once we track it down.
Payment methods
- Title
- A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alice Childress
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN13
- 9780698118546
- Description
- The narrative explores the life of a thirteen-year-old boy grappling with heroin addiction, revealing his internal struggle and desire for validation. Through the viewpoints of those around him—family, friends, and authority figures—the story paints a vivid picture of his chaotic environment and the impact of addiction on relationships. As Benjie navigates feelings of hopelessness and the search for belief in his potential, readers are compelled to confront the harsh realities of his circumstances and the uncertainty that lies ahead.