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The Journey of Little Charlie (Scholastic Gold)

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ISBN: 9780545156677 Pages: 272 Ages: 8-12 Dimensions: 5-1/4 x 7-5/8
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About this book

Newbery Medalist Christopher Paul Curtis brings his trademark humour and heart to the story of a boy struggling to do right in the face of history's cruelest evils.

Twelve-year-old Charlie is down on his luck: His dad just died, the share crops are dry, and Cap'n Buck — the most fearsome man in Possum Moan, South Carolina — has come to collect a debt. Fearing for his life, Charlie strikes a deal with Cap'n Buck and agrees to track down some thieves. It's not too bad of a bargain for Charlie... until he comes face-to-face with the fugitives and discovers that they escaped slavery years ago and have been living free in Detroit. Torn between his guilty conscience and his survival instinct, Charlie needs to figure out his next move — and soon. It's only a matter of time before Cap'n Buck catches on...

Awards

Award Winner, Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People 2019
Shortlisted, Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award 2020
Shortlisted, Governor General's Award for Children's Literature - Text 2018
Shortlisted, National Book Award, Young People’s Literature Category 2018
Shortlisted, Snow Willow Award (Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice) 2020
Commended, Parents' Choice Award - Gold 2018
Commended, Resource Links, Best of the Year 2018
Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Starred Selection 2018
Commended, School Library Journal Best Books 2018
Commended, New York Public Library Best Books 2018
Commended, The Horn Book Fanfare - Best Books 2018

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