No. of pages 160
Published: 2003
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.
There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Open Court Publishing Co , U. S. .
Paul Fleischman is one of America's leading writers for young people and has won many awards, including a Newbery Medal (the US equivalent of the Carnegie Medal). He lives in the US.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.
National Book Award
This book was recognised by the National Book Award.
Young Reader's Choice Award - Grades 10-12
This book was recognised in the Grades 10-12 category by the Young Reader's Choice Award.