We can be Heroes is an incredibly unique book, that kept me entertained for hours! It is a tale full of somewhat common scenarios, that have a lasting impact, because they aren't fictional. Friendships bond, between next-door-neighbours and family, but as well as that rivalries form between different cultures and races. The reason I enjoyed this book so much was because although it wasn't a non-fictional story, the events within the book are very real and vivid. It was extremely poignant, and is so different from any other books I have read.

The story is basically about a boy named Ben who has had a past of seriously unlucky events: his dad died in the 9/11 attacks and his mum has become drastically ill and stressed. But, when living in residence of his grandparents, he becomes strongly connected with the Muslim family next door, especially their youngest Priti. He learns to overcome his fear of delving into the past of his father, along with the help of Priti of course, but as well as that an Islamaphobic uncle of Ben's suddenly appears out of the blue, and causes dramatic friction between the close neighbours of Ben's grandparents. Suspicions rise about a familiar suicide bomber, honour killings are quickly planned and a young and oblivious child disappears out thin air causing religious uproar and ferocious riots all across Cornwall!

I loved this book so much, mainly because the characters were so strong, prominent and extremely likeable. As well as that, I thought the idea of sticking to one main setting was very successful and made the book more unique and diverse. Overall this book was thunderous in parts and was incredibly unexpected, leaving the pages turning themselves! I would rate this book 10/10 as I couldn't fault it anywhere.

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