Keesha's House
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2016
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"Keesha's House" by Helen Frost tells the poignant story of Keesha, a teenager who finds refuge in an abandoned house after being estranged from her family. Through a series of interconnected poems, Keesha's life intertwines with those of other troubled teens who seek solace in her temporary sanctuary. Each character shares their struggles, dreams, and heartaches, revealing the complexities of adolescent life, love, and resilience. As these young people navigate their challenges, they form bonds that highlight the power of friendship and hope, ultimately illustrating the quest for belonging and understanding in a world that often feels unwelcoming. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: Michael L Printz Award Winners, Thorndike Literacy Bridge .
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade-college freshman.
This book has been graded for interest at 12-18 years.
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2016 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) .
Helen Frost won a Michael L. Printz Honor for her novel Keesha's House. She is also the critically acclaimed author of The Braid, Spinning Through the Universe, and Diamond Willow. She has delighted in watching monarchs for decades, and now lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where her yard is a certified Monarch Waystation. To learn more about her go to www. helenfrost. net. Leonid Gore moved to the US from his native Belarus in 1991. He has illustrated many beloved books for children and is also the author and illustrator of Danny's First Snow . Mr. Gore lives in Oakland, New Jersey. Visit him online at LeonidGore. com.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Sequoyah Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Sequoyah Book Award.
Michael L Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Michael L Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature.
Volunteer State Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
The Audies
This book was recognised by the The Audies.
Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award
This book was recognised by the Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award.
Tayshas Reading
This book was recognised by the Tayshas Reading.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
