Halfway to the Sky
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 176
Published: 2003
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In "Halfway to the Sky" by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, readers follow the journey of a young girl named Biddy who grapples with the challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world. After a life-changing incident, she finds herself living in a foster home with an unplanned journey ahead. Biddy's experiences with love, loss, and friendship shape her understanding of resilience. As she learns to navigate her new reality, she discovers that hope can come from unexpected places, ultimately leading her to redefine family and belonging in her life. The story beautifully explores themes of growth and self-discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Turtleback Books .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
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.
Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award.
Virginia Readers Choice Award - Middle School
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.
Volunteer State Book Award - Grades 4-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
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.
West Virginia Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the West Virginia Children's Book Award.