Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero

After his father's death, ten-year-old Isaiah Dunn suddenly finds himself the man of the house, navigating a silent, grieving mother, a little sister full of questions, and the hard reality of housing insecurity — but he finds strength in his late father's journal, filled with stories of a superhero version of Isaiah who gets his powers from beans and rice. With the help of his loyal best friend Sneaky and his sharp-witted classmate Angel, Isaiah discovers that real courage doesn't come from superpowers but from perseverance, vulnerability, and community. This moving debut novel is an excellent choice for students because it tackles grief and poverty with honesty and hope, showing that family and friendship are the true superpowers that help us through hard times.

Publishing Details

Author : Kelly J. Baptist

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 208

Size: 7.9 x 5.1 inches

Year Published: 2021

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 3rd

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Family, Social Issues, Friendship, About POC, Social Emotions