Alice is an adventurer and explorer that reminds us all what it’s like to have such an imagination. As of 2012, this novel has been studied in Wales and England by many students aged 14 to 16 as part of the GCSE English Literature syllabus under the WJEC examination board. Celie becomes a strong woman after being abused and oppressed throughout The Color Purple. Her new independence inspires us. Matilda is one of our favorite heroines because she embodies all of us with her passion for books. Plus—she has powers that are pretty awesome.

a b Gustines, George Gene. "Out of the Closet and Up, Up and Away." The New York Times. April 16, 2010. Katniss is a strong young woman who is truly a “hero” when she wins The Hunger Games. Her strength and endurance after all she’s been through makes her quite exceptional. Mrs Belander: Francis's landlady. She feels sympathy towards Francis, as he is a veteran and is the person who inadvertently reveals that Larry LaSalle has returned to Frenchtown.The strong-willed main character of Little Women follows her dream of being a writer and defies stereotypes—often being described as an “early feminist”. Arthur Rivier: Another veteran from Frenchtown. He takes Francis to the St Jude Club and buys him a drink. He interacts in a positive way with the other veterans but it later becomes clear that he too is traumatized by his experience at war. He once played baseball for the Frenchtown Tigers and recognizes Francis by the sound of his voice.

Puffin Schools offers a fun online video lesson for KS2 by Ali-A, explaining how to create a superhero – including developing a name, designing a costume, inventing a superpower and creating a narrative problem to resolve. It’s ideal for Year 3 upwards. The ramifications of war are explored within the text, arguably with the trauma inflicted upon Nicole & Francis by Larry LaSalle representing the way war pays no regard to its effect on people, especially the young. a b Hevesi, Dennis (February 18, 2011). "Perry Moore, Author of Book About Gay Superhero, Dies at 39 (Published 2011)". The New York Times.TS may assign, license, or sublicense its rights hereunder. This release and license will inure to the benefit of any heirs, successors, representatives, assigns, and licensees of TS, and any such heir, successor, representative, assign, or licensee will be deemed a third party beneficiary under this release and license.