10–12.Ī young black boy in pre-revolutionary Boston experiences slavery’s monstrous horrors in this ambitious story rooted in eighteenth-century literary traditions. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation v.1: The Pox Party. Rooted in the life of a small English town, this gripping story raises issues about God, creativity, and evil.Īnderson, M. 6–9.Ī strange new kid in town convinces altar boy Davie to steal the body and blood of Christ from church, which the boys use to create a golem that obeys their wishes. First published Janu( Booklist).Ĭommitted to providing a broad selection of outstanding books that mixes popular appeal with literary excellence, the Books for Youth editorial staff has chosen the titles below as best-of-the-year fiction, nonfiction, and picture books.Īlmond, David. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulaneīooklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth, 2006įEATURE.Quest for the Tree Kangaroo: An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea.The Great Circle: A History of the First Nations.Dreamhunter: Book One of the Dreamhunter Duet.The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano.Freedom Riders: John Lewis and Jim Zwerg on the Front Lines of the Civil Rights Movement.The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation v.1: The Pox Party.This Is All: The Pillow Book of Cordelia Kenn.Find more Booklist Editors' Choice Related Features
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