Chained
This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.
This book was published 2012 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) .
Lynne Kelly has spent 25 years as a sign-language interpreter, enabling her to write Iris' story with acute insight, awareness, and sensitivity. Her first novel, the award-winning Chained (FSG, 2012), won the SCBWI's Crystal Kite award, and sold 15, 000 copies in hardcover. Lynne lives in Houston, Texas.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Alabama Camellia Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Alabama Camellia Award.
Great Stone Face Book Award
This book was recognised by the Great Stone Face Book Award.
California Young Reader Medal
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the California Young Reader Medal.