M.C. Higgins, the Great
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 288
Published: 2011
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M.C. Higgins, the Great follows the story of a young boy named M.C. Higgins who lives in a unique house on top of a hill in rural Ohio, surrounded by a changing landscape impacted by industrialization. M.C. grapples with feelings of insecurity and the weight of family expectations as he navigates his dreams and fears. The story highlights his deep bond with his family and friends, particularly his strong-willed sister, and addresses themes of identity, the importance of heritage, and the struggle to find a place in a rapidly changing world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: Collier Books, Lions Series .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-6th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 288 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Open Road Media Teen & Tween .
Virginia Hamilton's many awards include the Newbery Medal and National Book Award for M. C. Higgins the Great ; the Coretta Scott King Medal for The People Could Fly ; and the Hans Christian Andersen Award for the body of her work.
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Newbery Award: Winners
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Newbery Award
The Newbery Medal, named after 18th-century British bookseller John Newbery, is one of the most prestigious awards in children's literature. Established in 1922 by the American Library Association (ALA), the Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished American children's book published in the previous year. The award committee evaluates nominees based on literary quality, originality, presentation, and relevance to childrens literature. The book should demonstrate excellence in narrative and character development, as well as appeal to the intended audience. In addition to the medal winner, the committee also designates several Honor Books each year. These titles are recognized for their merit and are considered outstanding contributions to childrens literature, though they do not receive the medal.
