Miracle's Boys
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 133
Published: 2010
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"Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson follows the lives of three brothers—Charlie, Sam, and Tasha—who grapple with the loss of their mother and the struggles of growing up in their Brooklyn neighborhood. The brothers are united by love and shared grief, but they also face challenges that test their relationships, including the shadows of their past and the responsibilities of family. As they navigate their pain and dreams, they learn the importance of resilience, hope, and the bonds that hold them together, ultimately discovering their own paths to healing and understanding in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: Puffin, Puffin Teenage Fiction .
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
There are 133 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Perfection Learning .
Jacqueline Woodson was born in Ohio and grew up in South Carolina. She has written several books for teenagers and recently won the Coretta Scott King Award which honours African-American writers of outstanding books for children. She has received two American Library Association Awards, and the Kenyon Review Award for Literary Excellence in Fiction for Autobiography Of A Family Photo, published by Penguin US. Jacqueline now lives in Brooklyn, New York.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Georgia Children's Book Award
The Georgia Childrens Book Award is a distinguished annual award that recognizes outstanding childrens literature and aims to promote a love of reading among young readers in Georgia. Established in 1985, the award is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators and is designed to encourage children to engage with quality literature. Each year, a committee selects a list of nominated books then students in grades K-5 vote for their favourite titles from that nominated list.
Sequoyah Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Sequoyah Book Award.
Nevada Young Readers' Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Nevada Young Readers' Award.
LA Times Book Award - Fiction - YA
This book was recognised in the Fiction - YA category by the La Times Book Award.
Coretta Scott King Award - Author
This book was recognised in the Author category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award.
Texas Lone Star
This book was recognised by the Texas Lone Star.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
Black-Eyed Susan Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.
Coretta Scott King Award
This book was recognised by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.
