The Star of Kazan
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 1, Year 10, Year 11, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 416
Published: 2006
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In "The Star of Kazan" by Eva Ibbotson, a young girl named Annika lives in a warm and loving household in Vienna, where she is raised by a kind but quirky group of servants. Her life takes a turn when a mysterious woman claims her as her long-lost daughter from a noble family, drawing Annika into a world of intrigue and deception. As she navigates this new life, she must uncover the truth behind her origins and the secrets that bind her past. With themes of adventure, family, and identity, the story highlights the strength of love and loyalty. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
There are 416 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Turtleback Books .
Eva Ibbotson was born in Vienna, in Austria, and now lives in England. She has a daughter and three sons. Paul Fleischman is the award-winning author of many books for children and young adults. His book "Joyful Noise: Poetry for Two Voices" won the Newbery Medal. Paul lives in California, USA. Kevin Hawkes is the illustrator of a number of popular books for children, including "Weslandia" for which he was Commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives with his family in Maine, USA.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Virginia Readers Choice Award - Elementary
This book was recognised in the Elementary category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.
Great Stone Face Book Award
This book was recognised by the Great Stone Face Book Award.
Massachusetts Book Award
This book was recognised by the Massachusetts Book 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.
Beehive Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Beehive Award.
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.
Young Reader's Choice Award - Grades 4-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Young Reader's Choice Award.