Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 272
Published: 2016
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"Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms" tells the story of a spirited young girl named Wilhelmina "Will" Huxley, who lives a carefree life in Zimbabwe, surrounded by the beauty of the African landscape. Her world is filled with adventures, from exploring the bush to navigating the challenges of friendship and family. However, Will's life changes dramatically when her father passes away, and she is sent to live with relatives in England. Struggling to adapt to her new surroundings and longing for the wild freedom of her home, Will embarks on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the quest for belonging. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 272 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers .
Katherine Rundell was born in 1987 and grew up in Africa and Europe. In 2008 she was elected a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford. Her first book, The Girl Savage, was born of her love of Zimbabwe and her own childhood there; her second, Rooftoppers, was inspired by summers working in Paris and by night-time trespassing on the rooftops of Oxford colleges. She is currently working on her doctorate alongisde an adult novel.
Africa in literature
Relationships in literature
Homelessness And Poverty in literature
Friendship in literature
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Teens
This book was recognised in the Teens category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 10-14 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Horn Book Award - Fiction & Poetry
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.