The Book of Boy: A Newbery Honor Award Winner | TheBookSeekers

The Book of Boy: A Newbery Honor Award Winner


School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8

No. of pages 304

Published: 2020

Great for age 7-13 years

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In "The Book of Boy" by Catherine Gilbert Murdock, set in medieval Europe, a boy named Boy, who has a hunchback, embarks on an extraordinary adventure with a mysterious traveler named Secundus. Together, they journey to collect relics of saints, revealing the complexities of faith and personal identity. As they navigate the challenges of their quest, Boy learns about courage, friendship, and self-acceptance. The story beautifully intertwines themes of exploration and discovery both outward and within, ultimately leading Boy to confront his own worth and place in a world steeped in superstition and wonder. [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 9-12 years.

There are 304 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Greenwillow Books .

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Newbery Award
The Newbery Medal, named after 18th-century British bookseller John Newbery, is one of the most prestigious awards in children's literature. Established in 1922 by the American Library Association (ALA), the Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished American children's book published in the previous year. The award committee evaluates nominees based on literary quality, originality, presentation, and relevance to childrens literature. The book should demonstrate excellence in narrative and character development, as well as appeal to the intended audience. In addition to the medal winner, the committee also designates several Honor Books each year. These titles are recognized for their merit and are considered outstanding contributions to childrens literature, though they do not receive the medal.