Showing 1–6 of 6 titles

• Audience: Older
• Award year: 2014

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  Better Nate Than Ever

  By Tim Federle

  Broadway wannabe Nate Foster ventures solo to the unknown territory of New York City on a quest for stardom. First-time novelist and Broadway veteran Tim Federle narrates his own work in a laugh-out-loud performance full of heart and self-discovery.

  • Fiction, Audiobook
  • Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2014 (Honor Title)
  • Older
  • ISBN: 9781442366206
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  The Living

  By Matt de la Peña

  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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  Matilda

  By Roald Dahl, Kate Winslet (Narrator)

  This beloved classic stars an exceptional girl who develops extraordinary powers that she uses to triumph over nasty parents, wretched friends, and a monstrous headmistress. Dahl's cast of vivid characters is infused with life by Oscar-winner Kate Winslet's dynamic performance.

  • Fiction, Audiobook
  • Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2014 (Honor Title)
  • Middle, Older
  • ISBN: 9780141370354
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  One Came Home

  By Amy Timberlake

  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

  By Vince Vawter

  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

  By Meg Medina

  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