Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 112
Published: 2008
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"Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia" by Barbara O'Connor tells the story of two young girls, Jo and her friend, who are on a mission to find fame and recognition in their small town. They navigate the complexities of friendship, dreams, and the challenges of growing up, all while trying to make their mark in the world. As they embark on their quest, they learn valuable lessons about self-acceptance, the importance of friendship, and what it truly means to be “famous.” This heartfelt tale captures the essence of childhood dreams and the bittersweet nature of growing up. [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 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) .
Barbara O'Connor was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. She has written many award-winning books for children, including How to Steal a Dog and The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester .
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.
Black-Eyed Susan Award - Grades 4-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.
Iowa Children's Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Children's Choice Award.
Nevada Young Readers' Award - Young Readers
This book was recognised in the Young Readers category by the Nevada Young Readers' Award.
Virginia Readers Choice Award - Elementary
This book was recognised in the Elementary category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.
Bluebonnet Award
This book was recognised by the Bluebonnet Award.
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Sunshine State Young Reader's 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.