Guys Read: Heroes & Villains

Heroes and Villains, the seventh volume in Jon Scieszka’s Guys Read Library of Great Reading, is chock-full of adventure featuring an array of characters—with and without capes.

Featuring ten all-new, original stories that run the gamut from fantasy to comics to contemporary adventure to nonfiction, and featuring eleven of the most acclaimed, exciting writers for kids working today, this collection is the perfect book for you, whether you use your powers for good—or evil.

Authors include Laurie Halse Anderson, Cathy Camper and Raúl Gonzalez, Sharon Creech, Jack Gantos, Christopher Healy, Deborah Hopkinson, Ingrid Law, Pam Muñoz Ryan, Lemony Snicket, and Eugene Yelchin, with illustrations by Jeff Stokely.

Action-Packed Stories: Explore ten original tales that blur the lines between good and evil, from fantasy worlds and comic book clashes to real-life historical scandals. Perfect for Reluctant Readers: Curated by National Ambassador for Children’s Literature Jon Scieszka, this fast-paced anthology is specifically designed to get kids hooked on reading. Heroes, Villains, and Everyone In-Between: Meet a huge cast of characters—with and without capes—and decide for yourself: Who is the hero, and who is the villain of the story? An All-Star Author Lineup: Featuring brand-new stories from beloved, award-winning authors including Lemony Snicket, Laurie Halse Anderson, Sharon Creech, Jack Gantos, and more.