Derek Defranco's Book Report on "Hero"

Name:Derek Defranco

Title of Book:  HERO

Author: Jennifer Li Shotz

What was the problem in the book, and how was it solved? Be specific.

The problem of the book was that Ben and his dog, Hero, found a puppy in the woods at a

local park.  Afterwards, they found out that he was part of a dog fight in a barn out of town.

The owner saw Ben, Hero, and Scout at the park.  Then Ben couldn’t find Scout after school

the one day. Then Ben went to the dog shelter to find out that Mitch (Scout’s owner ) was

there, but didn’t put down any information.  Ben and his friend Noah were looking

everywhere for Scout, no luck. Finally, Ben found the barn where Scout and 30 other dogs

were. Then Mitch pulled out a knife on Ben. Then, Hero ran to Mitch and knocked him

down.  Hero bit a piece of Mitch’s jean, but Ben didn’t know that he stuck it in this pocket.

Later, they found Scout in the last cage in the second row. Then they went home. The

problem was solved by Ben’s dad, a cop, he investigated the crime.  Over 15 guys were busted,

but Mitch was nowhere to be seen. Then Ben remembered that he put Mitch’s ripped jeans in

his pocket. Then Ben held it out to Hero and said,”Hero go find...”. So Hero found his way to

Mitch’s house, where he was inside.  Ben’s dad called for backup, and fast. Scout and Hero

ran into Mitch’s house, then Ben, then his dads, then the backup. Officer Perillo handcuffed

Mitch and took him to jail. That was the problem and how it was solved.

What was the author's purpose or purposes in writing the book? Explain how you know.

The author’s purpose of the book was to entertain. I can tell that it is entertaining because if it

was to persuade it would try to make you convinced about something.  If it was to inform it

would be throwing facts to you left, right, and center. The author’s purpose was to entertain.

What did the title have to do with the book?

That title of the book, HERO, has to do with the book because Hero is the name of the dog

who used to be part of the K-9 unit.  In chapter 4 it talked about how Hero helped round up

the farm animals. In Chapter 9 it talked about officer Perillo training Hero to be part of the

K-9 unit.  There was also a time when there was a new student named Jack, and he played

baseball like Ben. During tryouts Jack was pitching to Ben, and hit Ben on purpose. So Hero

comes run on the the field after Jack.  The title is related to the book.

Tell in your own words how the setting of the story made it more interesting. Be specific.

The setting of the story made the book better.  One reason why the setting made it better

because When Ben, Noah, And Hero went to find Scout it was night to make it seem like it

was more dangerous and outgoing.  Also When Ben, Noah, Jack, And Hero Were playing

baseball (Hero was just there not playing) it was daytime to make it seem like they they

practicing for tryouts, and hardworking kids.

If one of the characters visited our classroom, what question would you ask them? (Make sure the

question relates to the plot/problem/actions of the story.) *Give the name of the character with the

question!!*

Hey Noah what happened to all of the dogs Ben and you saved?

Pretend you are a librarian recommending the book to someone. Write a paragraph telling what

you would say.

I would say,”Hey!  This book called HERO is a great book. It is a story about a boy named Ben,

and a dog named Hero. One day Ben and Hero found a dog at the local park, and named him Scout.

 Then, this guy named Mitch who was Scout old owner before he ran away. Then later, Ben lost

Scout, and Ben and His friend Noah went looking for Scout. After that, they found scout and Mitch

in a barn at a dog fight, which Mitch started.  Then, Mitch pulled a knife out on Ben. Then Ben’s dad

is a cop, so he then invested the crime. Then, Since Hero used to be part of the K-9 unit, he is really

good at finding people. So that what he did, Hero found Mitch in his house. Finally, an officer came

in and arrested Mitch.”  That is what I would say.

If they made a movie of this book, which scene would be most important to include. Explain the

scene with details and why it's important.

The most important scene would be when Ben, Hero, and Scout meets Mitch at the park.  It is the

most important scene because it introduces Mitch, then which leads up to the problem of the book.