Nene Award
2009 · Children's Fiction · Recommended
About This Book
Diana and her little brother, Georgie, have been living in the woods behind the old Willis place, a decaying mansion, for what seems like forever. A strict set of rules won't allow them to leave the property or even show themselves to anyone.
But when a new caretaker and his young daughter, Lissa, come to live there, Diana is tempted to break the mysterious rules for the first time in hopes of making a new friend. She and Georgie learn quickly, though, that breaking the rules can have deadly consequences....
But when a new caretaker and his young daughter, Lissa, come to live there, Diana is tempted to break the mysterious rules for the first time in hopes of making a new friend. She and Georgie learn quickly, though, that breaking the rules can have deadly consequences....
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Awards
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
2008 · Grades 4-8 · Nominee
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award
2008 · Grades 6-8 · Nominee
Young Hoosier Book Award
2008 · Middle Grades · Nominee
Golden Sower Award
2007 · Intermediate · Winner
Heartland Award
2007 · Young Adult · Nominee
Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award
2007 · Children's · Winner
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award
2007 · Children's · Winner
William Allen White Childens Book Award
2007 · Grades 6-8 · Nominee
Black-Eyed Susan Award
2006 · Grades 4-6 · Nominee
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
2006 · Children's · Winner
Great Stone Face Book Award
2006 · Grades 4-6 · Nominee
Rhode Island Children's Book Award
2006 · Grades 3-6 · Nominee
Volunteer State Book Award
2006 · Grades 4-6 · Winner
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