Wing Nut
School year: Year 10, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 256
Published: 2008
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"Wing Nut" by M.J. Auch tells the story of a young boy named Tyler who struggles with feelings of isolation and the complexities of growing up. He finds companionship in a feathered friend, a bird named Wing Nut, who becomes a symbol of freedom and the desire for acceptance. As Tyler navigates the challenges of family dynamics, friendships, and his own identity, he learns valuable lessons about resilience, self-discovery, and the importance of connecting with others. The narrative beautifully captures the trials of adolescence while highlighting the transformative power of friendship and understanding. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.
There are 256 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Square Fish .
MJ Auch is the award-winning author of One-Handed Catch , Ashes of Roses , Wing Nut , Guitar Boy , and numerous other books for young readers. She lives in upstate New York with her family.
Animals in literature
Birds in literature
Boy And Man in literature
Parents in literature
Nature in literature
New Experiences in literature
Cars And Trucks in literature
Friendship in literature
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
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.
William Allen White Childens Book Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the William Allen White Childens Book Award.
Volunteer State Book Award - Grades 4-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
Golden Sower Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Golden Sower Award.
Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award.