The Rising Star of Rusty Nail
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 288
Published: 2009
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In "The Rising Star of Rusty Nail" by Lesley M.M. Blume, young protagonist Maisie discovers her passion for performing while navigating the complexities of small-town life. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant summer in a close-knit community, Maisie longs to break free from societal expectations and embrace her dreams. With the encouragement of her quirky friends and the challenges posed by local skeptics, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and creativity. The story beautifully captures the excitement of youth and the power of friendship, as Maisie learns to find her own voice and shine like a star. [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 288 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Random House USA Inc .
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.
William Allen White Childens Book Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the William Allen White Childens Book Award.