Paperboy
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 240
Published: 2015
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"Paperboy" by Vince Vawter is a coming-of-age story set in Memphis during the hot summer of 1959. The novel follows an eleven-year-old boy who has a stutter and struggles with self-acceptance and communication. When he takes on a job as a paperboy, he encounters various challenges and learns important life lessons through his interactions with colorful characters in his neighborhood. As he navigates friendship, courage, and the complexities of growing up, he grapples with his speech impediment and discovers the power of his own voice. The story is a touching exploration of resilience and understanding. [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+.
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
There are 240 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Random House USA Inc .
Newbery Award: Honours
Boy And Man in literature
United States in literature
Parents in literature
Self Esteem And Self Reliance in literature
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Alabama Camellia Award - Fiction - Grades 4-5
This book was recognised in the Fiction - Grades 4-5 category by the Alabama Camellia Award.
Charlotte Award - Middle School
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Charlotte Award.
Volunteer State Book Award - Middle School
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
Alabama Camellia Award - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category of the Alabama Camellia Award.
Beehive Award - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Beehive Award.
Nappa Gold Award - Tweens & Teens
This book was recognised in the Tweens & Teens category by the Nappa Gold Award.
Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award
This book was recognised by the Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award.