The Garbage King
No. of pages 336
Published: 2016
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: New Windmills, New Windmills Ks3 .
This book has been graded for interest at 12-15 years.
There are 336 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Pan Macmillan .
Elizabeth Laird has been nominated five times for the Carnegie Medal and has won numerous
Africa in literature
Europe in literature
Orphans And Foster Homes in literature
Homelessness And Poverty in literature
Adventures in literature
Carnegie Award
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Carnegie Medal
This book was recognised by the Carnegie Award. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded by children’s librarians for an outstanding book written in English for children and young people.
"The harsh reality that faces countless children in developing nations is confronted head-on in this powerful and moving novel. . . . Readers are sure to become involved in this compelling story, and teachers will find a wealth of inspiration to lead their students in further research." --School Library Journal
"It's the elemental friendship story of fear and hope that will draw in readers." --Booklist
