Georgia Children's Book Award
2013 · Children's Book (Grades 4 - 8) · Alternate
About This Book
As the summer after junior year begins, Alton Richards finds himself becoming intrigued by his great-uncle Lester, by the game of bridge, and especially by a pretty and shy girl. Alton soon struggles to figure out what it all means, and ultimately to figure out the meaning of his own life.
Awards
Golden Sower Award
2013 · Young Adult · Nominee
Young Reader's Choice Award
2013 · Intermediate/Grades 7-9 · Nominee
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens
2011 · Audiobook · Recommended
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens
2011 · Fourteen and Up · Recommended
NAPPA Gold Award
2010 · Ages 12 & Up · Winner
Parents Choice Award (Fall) (2008-Up)
2010 · Fiction · Gold Medal Winner
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