Penny Dreadful
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 320
Published: 2011
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"Penny Dreadful" by Laurel Snyder tells the story of a young girl named Penny, who feels out of place and misunderstood. Set during a summer when her family is struggling, Penny discovers an old theater in her neighborhood and becomes captivated by the world of storytelling. As she explores the theater, she encounters a mystical presence that helps her navigate her feelings of isolation and fear. The narrative weaves together themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the power of imagination, ultimately revealing how stories can transform our understanding of ourselves and the lives we lead. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 320 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2011 by Random House USA Inc .
Uma Krishnaswami is the author of several books for children. She was born in New Delhi, India, and now lives in Aztec, New Mexico. Abigail Halpin is an illustrator/graphic designer living in New England who likes bright colors, all things retro, and sharp pencils. Laurel Snyder is the author of many books for children. She lives and writes in Atlanta, Georgia.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Eb White Read Aloud Award - Middle Readers
This book was recognised in the Middle Readers category by the Eb White Read Aloud Award. The E.B. White Read Aloud Award was established in 2004 by The Association of Booksellers for Children (ABC) to honor books that its membership felt embodied the universal read aloud standards that were created by the work of the beloved author E.B. White.In 2006 the award was expanded into two categories: The E. B. White Read Aloud Award for Picture Books, and The E. B. White Read Aloud Award for Older Readers. Titles are nominated for the award by ABC booksellers, and then the final decision is made by a committee of booksellers that meets annually in February.