This is volume 1 in Norvelt .
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 352 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by Cornerstone .
Jack Gantos is the author of successful the Joey Pigza and Rotten Ralph series for younger children and Desire Lines and Hole in my life for teen readers. Jack lives with his family in Massachusetts.
This book is in the following series:
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books For Children and Teens
This book was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Sequoyah Book Award
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Sequoyah Book Award.
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.
Newbery Award
This book was recognised by the Newbery Award. The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Volunteer State Book Award
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
Guardian Fiction Award
This book was recognised by the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize Award. This award was founded in 1967 and winners are selected by fellow writers. It is awarded annually to fiction written for children aged eight and above.
William Allen White Childens Book Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the William Allen White Childens Book Award.
Scott O Dell Award For Historical Fiction
This book was recognised by the Scott O Dell Award for Historical Fiction.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books For Children and Teens
This book was recognised in the Audiobook category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
