Guardian
School year: Lower 6th, Year 10, Year 11
No. of pages 144
Published: 2020
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"Guardian" by Julius Lester tells the powerful story of a young African American boy named Hiram who, after experiencing the harsh realities of racism and violence, discovers his ability to communicate with the spirits of the past. Guided by a mysterious guardian spirit, he navigates the challenges of his environment, learns about his heritage, and finds strength in his identity. As he confronts both internal and external struggles, Hiram’s journey emphasizes themes of resilience, justice, and the importance of community, highlighting the impact of history on personal growth and the quest for freedom. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 14 years.
There are 144 pages in this book.
It 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 2020 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .
JULIUS LESTER is the author of more than twenty books for young readers. He writes and teaches in western Massachusetts. www. johnclapp. com
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Delaware Diamonds Award - High School
This book was recognised in the High School category by the Delaware Diamonds Award.
Tayshas Reading
This book was recognised by the Tayshas Reading.