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My Dad, the Hero

By Stella Gurney

Adjectives

heartwarming inspiring relatable

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Tariq adores his dad, a skilled taxi driver and woodworker. When his teacher invites his dad to speak at school, Tariq worries because his dad only speaks Bengali. Fearing embarrassment, Tariq is anxious. However, his dad surprises everyone with an amazing puppet show, proving that being different is special. Tariq realises his dad truly is a hero.

About the author

Stella Gurney is a talented author who loves writing exciting and imaginative books for children. She has worked on popular stories like 'The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson', helping young readers discover amazing people and adventures. Stella enjoys making books fun and inspiring for everyone who picks them up.

Pages

63 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

Published

2008

Community rating

Average score: 4.67

From 3 readers

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