Not All Heroes Wear Capes: The incredible story of how one young man found happiness by embracing his differences

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So, the publisher says, he became his own advocate, the role model he wished he could have had as a kid – his own hero. As the title suggests, this is not a book about superheroes, though comparisons are made, nor is it (necessarily) a book about famous people, though they are mentioned. The author hasn’t let his physical condition and abandonment bring him down and after a bumpy quest, he has become his own superhero on self love with many kind superheroes by his side. The gentle questions and prompts throughout will help them (and all of us) to realise that to be a hero, we do not have to change the whole world, but if we can change our little part of it, be that a home or a classroom, or a community, we are doing something worthwhile. Jono Lancaster was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome - a condition that affects facial appearence - and at only two weeks old, he found himself in foster care.

These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.I got a copy of this from The Corn Exchange in Manchester after the author, Jono Lancaster kindly donated copies for his book launch. Not All Heroes Wear Capes would be an excellent book to use in PSHE sessions, enabling children to think positively about themselves and what they can achieve. Not to say he always felt that way or doesn't still have battles today, but his wisdom is beyond his years and is inspirational to anyone willing to listen.

Trading Address (Warehouse) Unit E, Vulcan Business Complex, Vulcan Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3EB. Lancaster said: “As I’ve shared my journey, my experiences and the things I’ve learnt throughout the years, people from all over the world, from all backgrounds, have said ‘Jono, I needed to hear you speak today, thank you’.Growing up, he experienced many hurdles in life relating to how he was perceived and treated by others. This guy has a great sense of humour and although I had a tear in my eye at times, I laughed even more at the honest descriptions of coming of age experiences.

The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. In his remarkable story, Jono shares the highs and lows of his journey and how he turned his differences into his greatest strengths. These short biographies are presented in a comic book style, making their stories accessible and engaging. Payments made using National Book Tokens are processed by National Book Tokens Ltd, and you can read their Terms and Conditions here.

About the AuthorBen Brooks is the author of the bestselling and ground-breaking Stories for Boys Who Dare To Be Different, which was the winner of Children's Book of the Year at the National Book Awards. Jonathan is passionate about helping others find their own self-love and spends his free time doing yoga, presentation, public speaking to audiences around the world and engaging young people through talks in schools. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.