The Truth about Sparrows
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2007
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*The Truth about Sparrows* by Marian Hale is a coming-of-age novel set during the Great Depression. It follows a young girl named 12-year-old Cally, who grapples with the challenges of her family's struggles, societal expectations, and her longing for freedom and self-discovery. As Cally navigates the complexities of her relationships with her mother, her friends, and the harsh realities of life, she finds solace and inspiration in the small joys around her. Through her journey, Cally learns valuable lessons about resilience, love, and the importance of finding her voice amid adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children in year 6.
This book was published in 2007 by Listening Library .
Marian Hale is the author of acclaimed historical novels for young adults including The Truth About Sparrows and Dark Water Rising . She lives with her husband, daughter, and grandbabies on the Texas Coast.
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.
Book Sense Book of the Year Award - Illustrated
This book was recognised in the Illustrated category by the Book Sense Book of the Year Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Middle Grade
This book was recognised in the Middle Grade category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Golden Sower Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Golden Sower Award.
Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award.
Jefferson Cup - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Jefferson Cup.