The Schwa Was Here
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2008
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In "The Schwa Was Here" by Neal Shusterman, we follow the story of a boy named Antsy, who befriends a classmate known as The Schwa—a boy so unremarkable that he often goes unnoticed by those around him. The Schwa's invisibility becomes both a source of fascination and frustration, as Antsy and his friends embark on humorous and poignant adventures to understand identity, friendship, and the human experience. As they navigate their relationship with The Schwa, they also confront deeper issues of family, belonging, and the desire to be seen in a world that often overlooks the ordinary. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Antsy Bonano .
This book has been graded for interest at 11-15 years.
This book was published in 2008 by Books on Tape .
Neal Shusterman is an award-winning author and screenwriter. He lives in Southern California with his four children.
This book is in the following series:
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.
Volunteer State Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
Nutmeg Book Award - Teen
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Nutmeg Book Award.
Golden Sower Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Golden Sower Award.
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.
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
This book was recognised by the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award.
Rhode Island Book Awards - Teen
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Rhode Island Book Awards.
Texas Lone Star
This book was recognised by the Texas Lone Star.
California Young Reader Medal - Middle School
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the California Young Reader Medal.
