The Luck of the Buttons
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 240
Published: 2012
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In "The Luck of the Buttons" by Anne Ylvisaker, twelve-year-old nonsensical dreamer, Button, finds herself navigating the complexities of family and friendships in 1920s small-town Iowa. As her family's button business struggles and her father yearns for a life beyond their mundane existence, Button grapples with her own desires for adventure and connection. She deals with relatable challenges, like fitting in at school and understanding her family's legacy. With whimsical charm and heartfelt moments, the story explores themes of identity, perseverance, and the true meaning of luck in the face of life's uncertainties. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 240 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Georgia Children's Book Award
The Georgia Childrens Book Award is a distinguished annual award that recognizes outstanding childrens literature and aims to promote a love of reading among young readers in Georgia. Established in 1985, the award is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators and is designed to encourage children to engage with quality literature. Each year, a committee selects a list of nominated books then students in grades K-5 vote for their favourite titles from that nominated list.
Grand Canyon Reader Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Grand Canyon Reader Award.
Iowa Children's Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Children's Choice Award.