ECB - Tyler Evans the Great (by Alison Lohans)

All Tyler Evans wants is to be a hero. For himself and for his family. For his friends too - or even just his dog, Gretzky. But becoming a hero isn't easy. Heroes don't get nosebleeds at school, or lose a shoe when they kick a ball. They especially don't let a class bully steal their lunch...
Maybe a magic potion will help?

Told in an endearing, child-centric narrative, this short book explores the development of a child’s sense of self-worth as he carries out small heroic acts while coping with feelings of inferiority resulting from sibling teasing in his single-parent household, and bullying at school. It features quick thinking and innovation on a child’s part, and realistic, down-to-earth connections with pets and wildlife.

"This intimate, humorous portrait of a sensitve child who learns to recognize his own worth will be familiar to anyone who is a kid or has taught kids. Alison Lohans has a special talent for depicting life through the heart and mind of an eight-year-old. The reader will cheer on Tyler’s efforts to mix up magic hero potions, while recognizing the on-going acts of kindness that actually make him a hero." Anne Patton, retired elementary teacher and award-winning author

"...a heartwarming tale of friendship and heroism, where a young boy's journey teaches us that kindness can transform ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures." Kellie Badley, Grade 2 teacher

Finalist, 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards