Awards and HonorsThe Kirkus Prize 2016 Nominee, Young Readers
NCTE Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children 2017, Honor Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2016, Middle Grade The New York Times Notable Children’s Books of 2016, Middle Grade
New York Public Library 2016 Best Books for Kids, Fiction Booklist 2016 Editors’ Choice, Books for Youth, Middle Readers, Fiction
ALSC Notable Children’s Books 2017, Middle Readers
2017 Capitol Choices, Ten to Fourteen
2016 Cybils Finalist, Middle Grade Fiction
Topics Schools. Teachers. Cancer. Friendship. Family life. Quests. Saying good-bye.
SRC Level 5.300000
SRC Points 17.000000
Lexile 800L
Trim Size 8 1/4" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2016-06-20
JLG Release Date Oct 2016
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.