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The Liberation of Gabriel King


School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9

No. of pages 151

Published: 2007

Great for age 7-17 years

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In "The Liberation of Gabriel King" by K.L. Going, Gabriel is an anxious 12-year-old boy living in a small town in the South. He's grappling with fear, especially about the bully who torments him at school. However, when he befriends a new girl named Frita, he discovers the strength to confront his fears and challenge the status quo. Frita's courage and determination inspire Gabriel to break free from his limitations and embrace change. Together, they navigate friendship, bravery, and the complexities of growing up in a world that sometimes feels overwhelmingly oppressive. Their journey highlights the importance of liberation and self-acceptance. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 151 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Perfection Learning .

K. L. GOING is the author of Fat Kid Rules the World , a Michael L. Printz Honor Book; Saint Iggy; and The Garden of Eve. She lives and writes full-time in Glen Spey, New York. www. klgoing. com

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Keystone to Reading Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Keystone to Reading Book Award.

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 7-10 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 7-10 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.

Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award.

Black-Eyed Susan Award - Grades 4-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.

Iowa Children's Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Children's Choice Award.

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Children
This book was recognised in the Children category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.

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

Golden Sower Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Golden Sower Award.

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

Beehive Award - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Beehive Award.

Rhode Island Book Awards
This book was recognised by the Rhode Island Book Awards.

South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.