Recommendation: Elizabeth the Hero is perfect for young readers who would appreciate a story about a regular person who becomes a hero, despite their reluctance to be in the spotlight. Francine Pascal's story is relatable and teaches us how to deal with the challenges of recognition.

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Elizabeth Wakefield and her friends are walking on the beach one stormy afternoon when they witness a terrible surfing accident. Denny Jacobson is drowning! Elizabeth dives into the water and saves him.Now Elizabeth is a hero. Her picture's in the newspaper, and Denny showers her with gifts and attention. But Janet Howell, president of the Unicorns, is mad!She's got a big crush on Denny and is determined to make Elizabeth's life miserable.Elizabeth decides being a hero stinks. How can she possibly get Denny--and now Janet--to leave her alone? Finally she and Jessica cook up a brilliant plan to get rid of them both, but it might mean putting Elizabeth in danger!

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