Way Down Deep
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 197
Published: 2011
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"Way Down Deep" by Ruth White follows the journey of a young girl named Lacey as she navigates the complexities of growing up in a small town in West Virginia during the 1960s. Lacey's life changes dramatically after her mother’s sudden death, forcing her to grapple with grief and the impact of loss. With the help of her loving but struggling father and the support of her close-knit community, Lacey embarks on a quest for understanding and healing. The story beautifully explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the deep connections that help us overcome life's challenges. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: Thorndike Literacy Bridge, Thorndike Literacy Bridge Middle Readers .
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 197 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Perfection Learning .
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.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Georgia Children's Book Award
The Georgia Childrens Book Award is a distinguished annual award that recognizes outstanding childrens literature and aims to promote a love of reading among young readers in Georgia. Established in 1985, the award is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators and is designed to encourage children to engage with quality literature. Each year, a committee selects a list of nominated books then students in grades K-5 vote for their favourite titles from that nominated list.
Sequoyah Book Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Sequoyah Book Award.
Iowa Children's Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Children's Choice Award.
Carolyn W Field Award
This book was recognised by the Carolyn W Field Award.
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.
William Allen White Childens Book Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the William Allen White Childens Book Award.
Bluebonnet Award
This book was recognised by the Bluebonnet Award.
West Virginia Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the West Virginia Children's Book Award.
Nene Award
This book was recognised by the Nene Award.
