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Little Audrey


School year: Year 10, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9

Published: 2008

Great for age 7-15 years

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In "Little Audrey" by Ruth White, the story follows the life of a young girl named Audrey who grapples with her troubled childhood. Set against the backdrop of the complexities of family dynamics and societal expectations, Audrey navigates her dreams, fears, and the impact of her upbringing on her identity. Through her journey, she learns about resilience, love, and the power of self-acceptance as she seeks her place in the world. The narrative beautifully captures the struggles of growing up while maintaining hope and striving for a brighter future despite the obstacles she faces. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.

This book was published in 2008 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) .

Ruth White is a renowned American children's author. She and her sisters grew up in a coal-mining town in the Appalachian mountains, where they played in the hills and creeks. Ruth became a teacher and a school librarian in the eastern United States, and now lives in Pennsylvania.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Virginia Readers Choice Award - Middle School
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.

Grand Canyon Reader Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Grand Canyon Reader Award.

West Virginia Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the West Virginia Children's Book Award.