70 pages 2 hours read

Teresa Toten

The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013

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Essay Topics

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Who do you think is the unlikely hero of room 13B? Could there be more than one hero? What traits or actions make them heroic, and why?

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While bravery, loyalty, and courage are all qualities associated with superheroes, it is also possible to be a hero in more subtle ways. What are some examples of courage and bravery demonstrated by Adam and the other characters in the novel? What makes these examples notable? How do they demonstrate heroism on a smaller scale?

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How does Adam’s perception of his reality change and evolve throughout the novel?