Showing 1–4 of 4 titles
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The Living
In a thrilling survival story, Shy's summer job on a cruise ship becomes a fight for his life. This page-turner adventure also raises important cultural and sociological issues.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2014 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780385741200
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One Came Home
In 1871 Wisconsin, love, betrayal, grief and violence spur 13-year-old Georgie on a gripping adventure full of hardship, heartbreak and terror. As she tries to solve the mystery of her sister's disappearance, Georgie and her brash, humorous voice pull readers along on her journey of self-discovery.- Fiction, Mystery
- John Newbery Medal 2014 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780375869259
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Paperboy
Little Man, a sensitive and resilient 11-year-old boy who stutters, ventures beyond the familiar and finds his voice while taking over his best friend's paper route. Set in the summer heat of 1959 Memphis, “Paperboy” is a moving coming-of-age novel.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2014 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780385742443
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Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass
Piedad “Piddy” Sanchez's life is turned upside down when she finds out that Yaqui Delgado wants to kick her ass. While struggling to deal with the threat on her own, Piddy is forced to explore her identity, her culture and the role of others in her life. Meg Medina writes a powerful story about bullying and resilience.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2014 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763658595