Awards and HonorsBuckeye Children's Book Award 2018 Nominee
MSL Cream of the Crop - 2018
2018 Capitol Choices, Ages Ten to Fourteen
ALSC Notable Children’s Books 2018, Older
Summer 2017 Kids’ Indies Next List, Top 10
National Book Award 2017 Longlist
Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2017, Fiction for Older Readers
Brightly Best Children’s Books of 2017, According to Kids
Topics Orphans. Islands. Living in an all-child society. Coming of age.
SRC Level 3.700000
SRC Points 15.000000
Lexile 650L
Trim Size 8 1/4" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2017-05-29
JLG Release Date Sep 2017
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 7
Reading level Elementary, Middle
Format Print
Upper Elementary/Middle Plus (Grades 5-7)
Upper Elementary/Middle Plus
Upper Elementary/Middle Plus (Grades 5-7)
For Grades 5-7
This collection ensures a steady stream of engaging books for middle-grade readers, offering a well-balanced mix of fiction and nonfiction. Designed to challenge and inspire young readers, these selections remain accessible for those transitioning to more complex texts or who may be reluctant to read.