Same Sun Here
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 297
Published: 2020
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"Same Sun Here" by Hilary Schenker tells the story of two middle school students from vastly different backgrounds: a boy named River, who lives in rural Kentucky, and a girl named Meena, who resides in New York City. Through an exchange program, they begin to communicate through letters, sharing their experiences, dreams, and struggles. As their friendship deepens, they confront issues related to family, identity, and culture, ultimately discovering common ground in their shared hopes and fears. The novel highlights themes of connection, understanding, and the impact of environment on one's worldview, showcasing the power of friendship across distances. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 297 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Turtleback .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Charlotte Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Charlotte Award.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.
Eb White Read Aloud Award - Middle Readers
This book was recognised in the Middle Readers category by the Eb White Read Aloud Award. The E.B. White Read Aloud Award was established in 2004 by The Association of Booksellers for Children (ABC) to honor books that its membership felt embodied the universal read aloud standards that were created by the work of the beloved author E.B. White.In 2006 the award was expanded into two categories: The E. B. White Read Aloud Award for Picture Books, and The E. B. White Read Aloud Award for Older Readers. Titles are nominated for the award by ABC booksellers, and then the final decision is made by a committee of booksellers that meets annually in February.
Kentucky Blue Grass Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Kentucky Blue Grass Award.
Parents' Choice Award - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Parents' Choice Award.
Nautilus Book Award - Fiction - Teen
This book was recognised in the Fiction - Teen category by the Nautilus Book Award.