City of Orphans
This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.
This book was published 2012 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers .
Greg Ruth has written and drawn stories for Dark Horse Comics, DC/Vertigo Comics, Fantagraphics, and the New York Times . He is also the illustrator of Our Enduring Spirit , a picture book edition of President Barack Obama's first inaugural address, and the creator of the graphic novel The Lost Boy . Greg lives and works in western Massachusetts. Visit his website at gregthings. com.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Young Hoosier Book Award
This book was recognised in the Middle Grade category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.
Colorado Book Award
This book was recognised by the Colorado Book Award.
Nutmeg Book Award
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Nutmeg Book Award.
Land of Enchantment Book Award
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Land of Enchantment Book Award.
Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised in the Junior / YA category by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
