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The Shadows: The Books of Elsewhere: Volume 1


Thorndike Literacy Bridge

School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9

Published: 2011

Great for age 7-17 years

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"The Shadows: The Books of Elsewhere: Volume 1" follows the story of a young girl named Olive Dunwoody, who moves into a mysterious old house filled with strange secrets. As she explores her new home, she discovers a collection of enchanted paintings that allow her to enter a fantastical realm known as Elsewhere. There, she encounters magical creatures and faces unsettling challenges. Olive must navigate this strange world while grappling with her own fears and insecurities. With the help of her quirky friends, she uncovers the mysteries of Elsewhere and learns about friendship, bravery, and the power of imagination. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book features in the following series: The Books Of Elsewhere, Thorndike Literacy Bridge, Thorndike Literacy Bridge Young Adult .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

This book was published in 2011 by Puffin Books .

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award.

Grand Canyon Reader Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Grand Canyon Reader Award.

Sasquatch Award
This book was recognised by the Sasquatch Award.

Great Stone Face Book Award
This book was recognised by the Great Stone Face Book Award.

Young Hoosier Book Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.

Massachusetts Book Award
This book was recognised by the Massachusetts Book Award.

Minnesota Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Minnesota Book Award.

Bluebonnet Award
This book was recognised by the Bluebonnet Award.

Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award.

Cybils Award - Fantasy / Sci Fi - Middle Grade
This book was recognised in the Fantasy / Sci Fi - Middle Grade category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.

Nene Award
This book was recognised by the Nene Award.