This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the YA category by the Michael L Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature. It was recognised by the New York Times Book Review. It also was recognised by the National Book Award.
There are 156 pages in this book. This book was published 2002 by Allen & Unwin .
An Na was born in Korea and grew up in San Diego, California. A former middle school English and history teacher, she is currently at work on her third novel. She lives in Vermont.
Emigration And Immigration in fiction
Prejudice And Racism in fiction
Physical And Emotional Abuse in fiction
This book is in the following series:
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
New York Times Book Review
This book was recognised by the New York Times Book Review.
Michael L Printz Award For Excellence in Young Adult Literature
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Michael L Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature.
National Book Award
This book was recognised by the National Book Award.
Children's Books of Distinction Award
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Children's Books of Distinction Award.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.