Awards and HonorsKirkus Reviews Best Teen Books of 2013; SLJs Best Books of 2013, Fiction; Bulletin Blue Ribbon 2013, Fiction: 2014 Pura Belpré Award, Winner, Author; YALSA 2014 Best Fiction for Young Adults; ALA 2014 Notable Children’s Books, Older Readers; YALSA 2014 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, Top Ten; 2013 Cybils Awards, Young Adult Fiction, Winner; 2014 Américas Award, Commended Title
Piddy’s struggle to adjust to her new school becomes nightmarish when a girl she doesn’t even know relentlessly bullies her. Can Piddy find the strength to ask for help?
Topics Bullying. Queens, New York. Moving schools. Family relationships.
Lexile HL670L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Publication date 2013-03-14
JLG Release Date May 2013
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
City Life High (Grades9 & Up)
City Life High
City Life High (Grades9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
Teen readers looking for realistic city settings and urban themes will enjoy these often-gritty titles that deal with contemporary situations and feature ethnically and culturally diverse characters. These titles will have special appeal for urban teens who want to see their own lives reflected in the books they read. Readers interested in the excitement and challenges of a city setting will also be drawn to the 12 books that comprise this category.