The City Beautiful
No. of pages 464
Published: 2022
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"The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros follows the story of a young Jewish boy, Alter, who is navigating life in early 1900s Chicago. After the mysterious death of his friend, he becomes embroiled in a world of secrets, betrayal, and the supernatural. As Alter seeks to uncover the truth, he grapples with his identity and the complexities of love and loss. Against a backdrop of rising antisemitism, the narrative explores themes of friendship, belonging, and the struggle for agency in a turbulent era. The novel blends historical fiction with elements of magical realism, creating a compelling coming-of-age tale. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 13 years.
There are 464 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2022 by Inkyard Press .
Aden Polydoros grew up in Long Grove, Illinois, and now lives in Arizona. He is a writer of young adult fiction. When he isn't writing, he enjoys reading and going on hikes in the mountains. Aden Polydoros is a 2015 Gold Medalist in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and has published two short stories in Best Arizona Teen Writing of 2015.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Sydney Taylor Book Award
The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Presented by the Association of Jewish Libraries since 1968, the award encourages the publication and widespread use of quality Judaic literature. Gold medals are presented in three categories: Picture Books, Middle Grade, and Young Adult. Honor Books are awarded silver medals, and Notable Books are named in each category. A Body-of-Work Award is given periodically for significant contributions to the genre of Jewish children’s literature.