Grand Canyon Reader Award
2013 · Tween · Nominee
About This Book
The story of a formative year in 12-year-old Franny Chapman's life, and the life of a nation facing the threat of nuclear war.
It's 1962, and it seems everyone is living in fear. Twelve-year-old Franny Chapman lives with her family in Washington, DC, during the days surrounding the Cuban Missile Crisis. Amidst the pervasive threat of nuclear war, Franny must face the tension between herself and her younger brother, figure out where she fits in with her family, and look beyond outward appearances. For Franny, as for all Americans, it's going to be a formative year.
It's 1962, and it seems everyone is living in fear. Twelve-year-old Franny Chapman lives with her family in Washington, DC, during the days surrounding the Cuban Missile Crisis. Amidst the pervasive threat of nuclear war, Franny must face the tension between herself and her younger brother, figure out where she fits in with her family, and look beyond outward appearances. For Franny, as for all Americans, it's going to be a formative year.
Awards
Land of Enchantment Book Award
2013 · Young Adult · Nominee
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
2013 · Grades 4-8 · Nominee
Georgia Children's Book Award
2012 · Children's Book (Grades 4 - 8) · Nominee
North Carolina Children's Book Award
2012 · Junior Book · Nominee
Volunteer State Book Award
2012 · Middle School · Nominee
Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize
2011 · Young Adult · Winner
SIBA Book Award
2011 · Young Adult · Winner
Texas Lone Star Reading List
2011 · Young Adult · Commended
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