Chase
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 256
Published: 2009
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In "Chase" by Jessie Haas, the story follows a young boy named Chase who grapples with the challenges of adolescence and the complexities of family dynamics. Set against the backdrop of a rural community, Chase's life revolves around his passion for horses and his bond with his supportive mother. However, when his father returns after years of absence, old tensions resurface, forcing Chase to confront his feelings and redefine his understanding of family. Through a journey of self-discovery, Chase learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the importance of facing one's fears. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 256 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Greenwillow Books .
Lifelong horse lover Jessie Haas is the author of 38 previous books, including many children's books focused on girls and horses. Haas lives in rural Vermont with her husband, Michael, and two Morgan mares.
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.
Land of Enchantment Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Land of Enchantment Book Award.
West Virginia Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the West Virginia Children's Book Award.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.