Bluffton: My Summers with Buster Keaton
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 232
Published: 2017
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In "Bluffton: My Summers with Buster Keaton," Matt Phelan tells the charming story of a young boy named Henry who spends his summers in the Michigan town of Bluffton during the early 1900s. Here, he meets the legendary silent film star Buster Keaton, who is staying in Bluffton with his family. As the two boys form a friendship, they share adventures filled with laughter, mischief, and the wonder of childhood. The graphic novel captures the joys of summer and the magic of early Hollywood, showcasing the contrasts between ordinary life and the extraordinary world of film through beautifully rendered illustrations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 232 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2017 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .
Matt Phelan won the 2010 Scott O'Dell Award for The Storm in the Barn . He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he sometimes sees bears at the zoo. Visit him at www. mattphelan. com.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Black-Eyed Susan Award - Graphic Novel
This book was recognised in the Graphic Novel category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.
Michigan Notable Books
This book was recognised by the Michigan Notable Books.
Jefferson Cup - Younger Readers
This book was recognised in the Younger Readers category by the Jefferson Cup.
Cybils Award - Graphic Novel - Elementary School / Middle School
This book was recognised in the Graphic Novel - Elementary School / Middle School category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.