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Astonishing Life Of Octavian Nothing, Vo


book 2, Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing

No. of pages 368

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Great for age 12-18 years
Fearing a death sentence, Octavian and his tutor, Dr. Trefusis, escape through rising tides and pouring rain to find shelter in British-occupied Boston. Sundered from all he knows the College of Lucidity, the rebel cause Octavian hopes to find safe harbor. Instead, he is soon to learn of Lord Dunmore's proclamation offering freedom to slaves who join the counterrevolutionary forces. In Volume II of his unparalleled masterwork, M. T. Anderson recounts Octavian's experiences as the Revolutionary War explodes around him, thrusting him into intense battles and tantalizing him with elusive visions of liberty. Ultimately, this astonishing narrative escalates to a startling, deeply satisfying climax, while reexamining our national origins in a singularly provocative light.

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the High School category by the Delaware Diamonds Award. It was recognised in the Fiction & Poetry category by the Horn Book Award. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book. It also was recognised in the Historical Fiction category by the Parents' Choice Award. It was recognised in the YA category by the Michael L Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature.

This is book 2 in Astonishing Life Of Octavian Nothing .

There are 368 pages in this book. It is an anthology. This book was published 2008 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .

M. T. Anderson is the author of several critically acclaimed young adult novels including Burger Wuss and Thirsty. He lives in Massachusetts, USA.

This book is in the following series:

Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books For Children and Teens
This book was recognised in the Ages 14+ category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.

Delaware Diamonds Award
This book was recognised in the High School category by the Delaware Diamonds Award.

Book Sense Book of the Year Award
This book was recognised in the Illustrated category by the Book Sense Book of the Year Award.

Volunteer State Book Award
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Volunteer State Book Award.

La Times Book Award
This book was recognised in the Fiction - YA category by the La Times Book Award.

Michael L Printz Award For Excellence in Young Adult Literature
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Michael L Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature.

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

Horn Book Award
This book was recognised in the Fiction & Poetry category by the Horn Book Award. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book.

Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Historical Fiction category by the Parents' Choice Award.

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