Dirt Road Home
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 240
Published: 2011
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"Dirt Road Home" by Watt Key follows the story of a young boy named 13-year-old Moon, who grapples with the consequences of his troubled past and the choices that led him to a juvenile detention center. Upon his release, he returns to his small town, eager to reconnect with family and friends. However, he quickly realizes that life has changed, and he must navigate the challenges of friendship, loyalty, and the lingering shadows of his past. As he strives to find his place and redeem himself, Moon discovers the importance of resilience and the power of community in overcoming adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Alabama Moon .
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.
There are 240 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Square Fish .
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This book has been nominated for the following award:
Cybils Award - Fiction - YA
This book was recognised in the Fiction - YA category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.
