The Shadow Hero
by Gene Luen Yang and Sonny Liew
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- Grade
- 9-12
- Genre
- Adventure
- Graphic Novel
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
- Cultural Experience
- Asian American
Year Published 2014
Word Count 10,692
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 420L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.2
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 166176, 1 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Young Adult Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Superheroes
- Heroes
- Asian Americans--Comic books, strips, etc
- Superhero comic books, strips, etc
- Superheroes
- Young Adult Graphic Novels
- Asian Americans
- Superheroes--Comic books, strips, etc
- Graphic novels
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Prejudice & Racism
- Cartoons and comics
- Young Adult Fiction | Science Fiction | General
- Comic books, strips, etc
- United States
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Gene Luen Yang about The Shadow Hero
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Gene Luen Yang
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Graphic Novel / Graphic Format Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Awards & Distinctions 7
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Indies Choice Book Awards, 2009-2019
Honor, 2015
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CCBC Choices
Selection, 2015
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Great Graphic Novels for Teens, 2007-2024
Commended, 2015
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Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Graphic Novels Selection, 2014
![CALA Annual Best Book Award, 2008-2024](/images/awards/120.jpg)
CALA Annual Best Book Award, 2008-2024
Winner, 2014
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