We Can Be Heroes

Synopsis

Product Description Kyrie McCauley, author of\x26#160;the William C. Morris YA Debut Award winner If These Wings Could Fly,\x26#160;delivers a powerful contemporary YA novel about\x26#160;the lasting bonds of friendship and\x26#160;three girls fighting for each other\x26#160;in the aftermath of a school shooting. Perfect for fans of Laura Ruby and Mindy McGinnis. Beck and Vivian never could stand each other, but they always tried their best for their mutual friend, Cassie. After the town moves on from Cassie\x26#8217;s murder too fast, Beck and Vivian finally find common ground: vengeance. They memorialize Cassie by secretly painting murals of her around town, a message to the world that Cassie won\x26#8217;t be forgotten. But Beck and Vivian are keeping secrets, like the third passenger riding in Beck\x26#8217;s VW bus with them\x26#8212;Cassie\x26#8217;s ghost.\x26#160; When their murals catch the attention of a podcaster covering Cassie\x26#8217;s case, they become the catalyst for a debate that Bell Firearms can no longer ignore. With law enforcement closing in on them, Beck and Vivian hurry to give Cassie the closure she needs\x26#8212;by delivering justice to those responsible for her death. Review Powerful and unflinching, We Can Be Heroes is as fierce as the girls it portrays--and as unforgettable.-- "Marieke Nijkamp, New York Times bestselling author" About the Author Kyrie McCauley has always been a storyteller. She has also been a waitress, nanny, singer in a band, ACLU intern, rally organizer, Truman Scholar, and, most recently, a mother and a writer. She holds a master of science in social policy from the University of Pennsylvania. She lives near Philadelphia with her husband, children, and several ill-mannered but beloved cats.