The Apprenticeship of Lucas Whitaker
School year: Year 10, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 160
Published: 2007
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In "The Apprenticeship of Lucas Whitaker" by Cynthia C. DeFelice, young Lucas Whitaker, an aspiring young man in the 19th century, embarks on a transformative journey as he leaves his home to apprentice with a mysterious, yet skilled, blacksmith. As he learns the craft, Lucas grapples with themes of identity, responsibility, and the importance of hard work. The challenges he faces push him to discover his own resilience and forge connections with those around him, including the enigmatic figures that embody both mentorship and conflict. Ultimately, Lucas must navigate the complexities of adulthood while remaining true to himself. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 10th grade-5th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.
There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) .
Cynthia DeFelice is a successful children's author who lives in New York. This book was inspired by her grandfather who was apprenticed to a rural doctor at the age of twelve, and went on to become a respected surgeon.
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.
Black-Eyed Susan Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.