Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award
2012 · Grades 6-8 · Winner
About This Book
Amy learned a lot in her babysitting course, but not what to do if two thugs show up, intent on kidnapping. Armed with misinformation and a weapon, the men take Amy and little Kendra to a remote cabin in the woods. There they make videos of the girls and mail them to Kendraas wealthy parents in an effort to get ransom money. After several of her escape attempts fail, Amy is forced to make one last, desperate move. Award winner Peg Kehret crafts a suspenseful thriller with a spunky heroine who uses her wits to save herself and the toddler.
Awards
Nevada Young Readers' Award
2012 · Young Readers · Winner
Nutmeg Book Award
2012 · Intermediate · Winner
Golden Sower Award
2011 · Intermediate · Winner
Charlotte Award
2010 · Intermediate · Winner
Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award
2010 · Children's · Winner
Land of Enchantment Book Award
2010 · Children's · Winner
Mark Twain Readers Award
2010 · Grades 4-6 · Winner
