Awards and HonorsKirkus Reviews Best Books of 2015, Teen Booklist Best Young Adult Books of 2015
2016 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
2015 Cybils Awards Nomination, Young Adult Fiction
Children’s Book Committee Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of 2016, Today
After an incident involving a stolen bottle of liquor and a no-nonsense crossing guard, Ben is on probation and in a mandatory class—where he discovers he's a champion knitter.
Topics Knitting. Conduct of life. Family life. England. Humorous stories. Competition. Hobbies.
Lexile HL720L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2015-03-23
JLG Release Date Jun 2015
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Young Adult (Grades 9 & Up)
Young Adult
Young Adult (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
Your older teen readers will appreciate the 12 selections in this category, a diverse mix of fiction and nonfiction covering complex issues and more mature content, from crushes and body changes to friendships and sibling rivalry.