Keeper
School year: Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 240
Published: 2016
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: New Windmills Series, Paul Faustino, Playaway Children .
This book has been graded for interest at 9-16 years.
There are 240 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2016 by Walker Books Ltd .
Mal Peet is the author of the acclaimed young adult novels, Tamar, winner of the 2005 Carnegie Medal, and The Penalty, sequel to Keeper. He lives in Devon with his family.
Branford Boase Award
Latin America in literature
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Sports And Recreation in literature
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Branford Boase Award
The Branford Boase Award is a prestigious literary award in the United Kingdom that celebrates outstanding debut children's novels. Established in 2000, the award honours the memory of Branford Boase, a children's book publisher, and aims to recognize new authors who demonstrate exceptional storytelling skills and originality in their first published work. The award is aimed at children's literature, specifically focusing on works for readers aged 8 to 12 years. A panel of judges reviews submissions to create a shortlist of nominated titles. There is no public voting process.
Virginia Readers Choice Award - Middle School
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.
Hampshire Book Award
The Hampshire Book Award is an annual literary award that celebrates outstanding children's and young adult literature. Established to promote reading among young people in Hampshire, England, the award aims to encourage a love of books and highlight the importance of literature in education and personal development. The award primarily focuses on young readers aged 11 to 16 years. It aims to engage this age group by recognizing books that resonate with their experiences, interests, and concerns. A panel of judges reviews submissions to create a shortlist of nominated books. Young readers in participating schools and libraries are invited to read the nominated books and vote for their favourites.
Texas Lone Star
This book was recognised by the Texas Lone Star.
Stockport Schools Book Award
The Stockport Children's Book Award is an annual literary award aimed at promoting reading and celebrating childrens literature in the Stockport area of England. The award involves children from local schools who participate by reading the shortlisted titles. They then vote for their favourite book, giving them a voice in the literary recognition process. A committee, curates a shortlist of books that reflects a range of genres and themes.Top of Form
This book features the following character:
Paul Faustino
This book features the character Paul Faustino.
Physical, spiritual - Arthurian, even - this is true enchantment. * TES Teacher *
Tense and atmospheric [...] refreshing original story in which footballing familiars are shot through with curious and satisfying magical realism. * The Guardian *
Has all the ingredients of a great children's novel with drama, suspense and an extraordinarily moving ending...children will love it. * Daily Express *
A brilliant book, thoroughly and richly entertaining. * The School Librarian *
Nothing for the 12-plus age range to beat Mal Peet's now classic World Cup novel * The Daily Telegraph *
The ultimate football novel ... extraordinary * Sunday Telegraph *
"gripping story" * The Week Junior *
