A Brief History Of Montmaray
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 304
Published: 2013
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"A Brief History of Montmaray" by Michelle Cooper follows the life of Sophie FitzOsbert, a young girl living on the fictional island kingdom of Montmaray in the 1930s. As the world outside faces the rise of fascism and looming war, Sophie navigates her eccentric royal family's struggles, the island's declining fortunes, and her own coming-of-age journey. With humor and heart, the story explores themes of loyalty, love, and the complexities of identity amid the turbulence of history. Through Sophie’s eyes, readers experience the charm and challenges of life in a small, isolated community facing larger global conflicts. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: The Montmaray Journals, Vintage Classics .
This book has been graded for interest at 13 years.
There are 304 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 2013 by Random House Australia .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
NSW Premier's Literary Award - Ethel Turner Award
This book was recognised in the Ethel Turner Award category by the Nsw Premier's Literary Award.
Ala Award - Best YA
This book was recognised in the Best YA category of the Ala Award.
Parents' Choice Award - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Parents' Choice Award.
Parents Choice Award
The Parents' Choice Book Award is a prestigious accolade that recognizes high-quality children's and young adult literature across a variety of genres. Established as part of the broader Parents' Choice Awards program, which evaluates children's media and products, this specific award focuses on books that are not only entertaining but also educational and enriching for young readers. The award covers multiple categories. A panel of judges, comprising educators, librarians, and child development experts, evaluates the submissions. The goal is to highlight books that foster a love of reading and contribute positively to children's development and understanding of the world.Top of Form
Fall Children's Book Sense Picks
This book was recognised by the Fall Children's Book Sense Picks.
