The Revenant
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 1, Year 10, Year 11, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2014
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In "The Revenant" by Sonia Gensler, the story follows a teenage girl named Kendra who is sent to a boarding school in 1890s rural Kentucky. There, she encounters mysterious happenings and ghostly apparitions linked to the death of a former student. As she navigates the complexities of friendships, trust, and rivalry, Kendra uncovers dark secrets about the school's past and its hauntings. With a mix of mystery and supernatural elements, Kendra's journey becomes one of self-discovery as she grapples with her understanding of life, death, and what it means to confront the past. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.
This book 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 2014 by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Sequoyah Book Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Sequoyah Book Award.
Oklahoma Sequoyah Children's Book Award - Children
This book was recognised in the Children category of the Oklahoma Sequoyah Children's Book Award.
Oklahoma Book Award
This book was recognised by the Oklahoma Book 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
Parents' Choice Award - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Parents' Choice Award.
Oklahoma Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Oklahoma Book Award.