Citation formats are based on standards as of july 2010. She is a fivetime winner of the coretta scott king award for books about the young and adolescent africanamerican experience. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Just another hero was a shocking novel with an amazing ending that will captivate the reader and provide a fitting finale to sharon draper s trio of novels. This group of friends has been through so much after a deadly hazing ritual left friendships broken, hearts aching, and. The plot was fast paced, the african american characters believable using as the backdroptheir final year of high school as seniors includes many fire drills. A hero is neededmaybe several heroes to solve the various problems that emerge. It was kinda last minute, so it wasnt completely accurate. Just another hero study guide the following questions could be used for small group discussions, whole class discussions, or short answer written questions.
Just another hero by sharon draper book talk youtube. A twotime winner of the coretta scott king award, sharon draper has penned numerous modern classics of youth literature. Draper essay question on our facebook page where fellow bookworms are always glad to help. Feb 29, 2000 just another hero was a shocking novel with an amazing ending that will captivate the reader and provide a fitting finale to sharon draper s trio of novels. Just another hero the jericho trilogy book 3 ebook. She has received the coretta scott king award for both copper sun and fo. Sharon mills draper born august 21, 1948 is an american childrens writer, professional educator, and the 1997 national teacher of the year. Just another hero new york public library overdrive. Edwards award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens. Just another hero welcome to the official site of sharon.
Draper about the book arielle gresham, disliked and mistrusted by most of the students at her school, has a secret past, an. Draper jericho, november, arielle, and their friends must step up big time to prevent a deadly school tragedy in this harrowing. If youre writing a just another hero essay and need some advice, post your sharon m. Jul, 2012 this was a video i made for my english project. But no one knows or cares because she has managed to alienate anyone who could help her. Drapers final book in the battle for jericho trilogy, just another hero, was a great urban fiction. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published.
Just another hero is the final book in sharon drapers trilogy the battle of jericho and november blues. Buy just another hero book online at low prices in india. Draper has been busy of late, with her new sassy series for tween girls from scholastic, as well as the release of just another hero atheneum, the. It follows a group of students at an urban high school in cincinnati, ohio as they go through a series of lifechanging experiences over the course of one month.
Published in 2009, this youngadult novel focuses on africanamerican students at urban frederick douglass high school in cincinnati, ohio over the span of one eventful month. Just another hero is the final book in sharon draper s trilogy the battle of jericho and november blues. Tears of a tiger forged by fire darkness before dawn ziggy and the black dinosaurs. The main characters are teenagers, each dealing with their own issues and are examples of these people within the real world. First came a story that tackled the issue of hazing, the battle of jericho, and then sharon m. We find out as the novel builds to a powerful, explosive conclusion. Jericho, november, arielle, and their friends must step up big time to prevent a deadly school tragedy in this harrowing conclusion to sharon m. She is known for her hazelwood and jericho series, copper sun, double dutch, out of my mind and. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Sharon draper, samantha murray and cherie reisman you are free to copy, modify and use these questions in educational settings, but not for commercial purposes. The former teacher now writes fulltime, and does school visits and appearances. It is senior year, and arielle and kofi take center stage. Her mothers new husband imposes rigid controls, and in addition, she has not always been a good friend to the. Download or read just another hero 2009 in pdf, epub formats.
Buy just another hero book online at best prices in india on. Her mothers new husband imposes rigid controls, and in addition, she has not always been a good friend to the girls in their circle. Drapers trilogy that began with the battle of jericho and november blues. Draper about the book arielle gresham, disliked and mistrusted by most of the students at her school, has a secret past, an unbelievably complicated present, and a shaky future. Published in 2009, this youngadult novel focuses on africanamerican students at urban frederick douglass high school in cincinnati, ohio over the span of. My favorite author is sharon draper and ive read many books from her in the past. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
Buy the hardcover book just another hero by sharon m. Just another hero 3 the jericho trilogy paperback july 11, 2017 by sharon m. Just another hero by fivetime coretta scott king awardwinning author sharon draper is the third book in the jericho trilogy, the first two being the battle of jericho and november blues. The novel opens with a scene of violencecruel mistreatment of a weaker student by a group of bullies. This summary of just another hero includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read just another hero.
Draper addressed teen pregnancy in november blues, and now just another hero deals with violence in school. Draper and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Draper delivers the shocking conclusion to her coretta scott king honorwinning series that includes the battle of jericho and november blues when jack. The buried bones mystery lost in the tunnel of time shadows of caesars creek the space mission adventure the. Draper presents the conclusion to the trilogy that began with the battle of jericho 2003 and november blues 2007, both coretta scott king honor books. If youre a student working on an assignment, click on the homework helper button below for information on the books, sharon draper and more. Draper s trilogy that began with the battle of jericho and november blues. Draper has been busy of late, with her new sassy series for tween girls from scholastic, as well as the release of just another hero atheneum, the final book in her jericho trilogy. It takes readers inside a cincinnati high school to follow the lives of a group of students who are now seniors finishing their high school careers and heading on to whatever their futures may hold. The book pretty much follows its name and really gives you thought about what a true hero is. Draper overview jericho, november, arielle, and their friends must step up big time to prevent a deadly school tragedy in this harrowing conclusion to sharon m. From the coretta scott king awardwinning and new york times bestselling author sharon draper comes a trilogy that confronts the socially brutal, and sometimes deadly, extremes that teens will endure for acceptance. Draper presents the conclusion to the trilogy that began with the battle of jericho 2003 and november blues.
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