Sunshine State Young Reader's Award
2012 · Grades 6-8 · Nominee
About This Book
Twelve-year-old Lonnie is fi nally feeling at home with his foster family. But because heas living apart from his little sister, Lili, he decides itas his job to be the aremembereraaand write down everything that happens while theyare growing up. Lonnieas musings are bittersweet; heas happy that he and Lili have new families, but though his new family brings him joy, it also brings new worries. With a foster brother in the army, concepts like Peace have new meaning for Lonnie.
Told through letters from Lonnie to Lili, this thoughtprovoking companion to Jacqueline Woodsonas National Book Award finalist Locomotion tackles important issues in captivating, lyrical language. Lonnieas refl ections on family, loss, love and peace will strike a note with readers of all ages.
Told through letters from Lonnie to Lili, this thoughtprovoking companion to Jacqueline Woodsonas National Book Award finalist Locomotion tackles important issues in captivating, lyrical language. Lonnieas refl ections on family, loss, love and peace will strike a note with readers of all ages.
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Book 2
Awards
Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award
2011 · Grades 4-6 · Nominee
North Carolina Children's Book Award
2011 · Junior Book · Nominee
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
2011 · Grades 6-8 · Nominee
Black-Eyed Susan Award
2010 · Grades 4-6 · Nominee
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens
2010 · Audiobook · Recommended
Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production
2010 · Audiobook · Honor Book
Volunteer State Book Award
2010 · Grades 4-6 · Nominee
Audies
2010 · Teen · Winner
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