Skating with the Statue of Liberty | TheBookSeekers

Skating with the Statue of Liberty


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

No. of pages 320

Published: 2017

Great for age 5-13 years

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Gustave faces racism and anti-Semitism in New York City during World War II, but ultimately finds friendship and hope. After escaping the Germans in Nazi-occupied France, Gustave and his family have made it to America at last. But life is not easy in New York. Gustaves clothes are all wrong, he can barely speak English, and he is worried about his best friend, Marcel, who is in danger back in France. Then there is September Rose, the most interesting girl in school, who doesnt seem to want to be friends with him. Gustave is starting to notice that not everyone in America is treated equally, and his new country isn't everything hed expected. But he isn't giving up [This book description comes from a different edition of this title. Please report any inaccuracies].

 

 

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 8-12 years.

There are 320 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Random House USA Inc .

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Sydney Taylor Book Award
The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Presented by the Association of Jewish Libraries since 1968, the award encourages the publication and widespread use of quality Judaic literature. Gold medals are presented in three categories: Picture Books, Middle Grade, and Young Adult. Honor Books are awarded silver medals, and Notable Books are named in each category. A Body-of-Work Award is given periodically for significant contributions to the genre of Jewish children’s literature.