2003 Newbery Honor Book
2003 ALA Notable Children's Book
2003 Book Sense Top Ten Pick
Booklist Editors Choice
Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
Book Links Lasting Connection
Horn Book Fanfare Book
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
2003 New Atlantic Booksellers Association Book of the Year Award (Children's Novel)
2004 Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Grades 6-8)
PW Best Book of the Year
Book Sense 76 Children's Pick
Child Magazine Best Book of the Year
IRA Young Adult Choice
NCSS/CBC Notable Studies Trade Book for Young People
2002 Maryland Children's Book Award (Intermediate Category)
American Bookseller Pick of the Lists
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
1999 Georgia Children's Book Awards (Grades K-3)
Pennsylvania Keystone State Reading Association Children's Book Award
1991 Indiana Young Hoosier Book Awards (Grade 4-6)
1991 Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice award (Grades 4-8)
1994 Virginia Young Readers Program (Elementary)
ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Texas Lone Star Book
ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Parents Guide Children's Media Award
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