Dead end in Norvelt
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Farrar Straus Giroux, c2011.
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
341 pages ; 21 cm.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 12
Appears on list
Status
Arroyo Grande Library - Children's Fiction - Middle Grade Fiction
J FIC
1 available
J FIC
1 available
Atascadero Library - Children's Fiction - Middle Grade Fiction
J FIC
1 available
J FIC
1 available
Nipomo Library - Children's Fiction - Middle Grade Fiction
J FIC
1 available
J FIC
1 available
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Arroyo Grande Library - Children's Fiction - Middle Grade Fiction | J FIC | On Shelf |
Atascadero Library - Children's Fiction - Middle Grade Fiction | J FIC | On Shelf |
Nipomo Library - Children's Fiction - Middle Grade Fiction | J FIC | On Shelf |
Shandon Library - Children's Fiction - Middle Grade Fiction | J FIC | On Shelf |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Boys -- Juvenile fiction.
City and town life -- Juvenile fiction.
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction.
Humorous fiction.
Neighbors -- Juvenile fiction.
Newbery Medal.
Norvelt (Pa.) -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile fiction.
Older women -- Juvenile fiction.
Pennsylvania -- Juvenile fiction.
Summer -- Juvenile fiction.
City and town life -- Juvenile fiction.
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction.
Humorous fiction.
Neighbors -- Juvenile fiction.
Newbery Medal.
Norvelt (Pa.) -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile fiction.
Older women -- Juvenile fiction.
Pennsylvania -- Juvenile fiction.
Summer -- Juvenile fiction.
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Published
New York : Farrar Straus Giroux, c2011.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 5.7, 12 Points
Level 5.7, 12 Points
Notes
Description
In the historic town of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack Gantos spends the summer of 1962 grounded for various offenses until he is assigned to help an elderly neighbor with a most unusual chore involving the newly dead, molten wax, twisted promises, Girl Scout cookies, underage driving, lessons from history, typewriting, and countless bloody noses.
Awards
Newbery Medal winner, 2012.
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