Alexia Casale explores what makes a true hero in Not That Kind of Hero

Alexia Casale introduces her new YA novel, Not That Kind of Hero (Faber YA), about sidekicks, heroes, and following your dreams.

Not That Kind of Hero is a page-turning story set in a theatre about following your dreams, sidekicks versus heroes, romance and the importance of family and chosen family. 

Not That Kind of Hero:  When Orla is persuaded to apply for a short drama course, and is accepted, she's reluctant to take part; there's the rent to pay, younger siblings to look after and the past to avoid. Plus, she's never been the kind of person who lives in the spotlight; more a sidekick than a hero. But drama has always been something she has loved; should she follow her dream and take part in the course?

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Find out more about heroes, following your dreams, and life in the theatre in ReadingZone's Q&A with author Alexia Casale.