Tom is an only child, has normal loving parents, and attends Catholic school. He’s a fairly random kid, possessing no qualities to make him stand out, and he pretty much has only one friend – Jeff. His daydreams are consumed with Cobra cars, Courtney and lame superhero powers, which he dreams of possessing and using to save Courtney’s life so that she may one day take notice of him. He’s comfortable with the status quo of his school life and is use to exerting no effort to change it. Tom appears to be your typical 7th grader, but is he? When his teacher, Mrs. Tracy, announces the arrival of a new girl with obvious apprehension in her voice, no one expects what happens next. In the next moment, Tom and his classmates lives are up heaved, and it is then that Tom realizes that it is a persons human hero powers that gets one noticed. Firegirl by Tony Abbot touches on several issues that are important to today’s children. Tolerance, empathy, bullying, divorce, and difficult choices are all central themes. This is a sad story that cuts to the heart, but the choices that Tom makes, makes it an inspiration for readers of all ages. (The Golden Kite Award Book)
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