Publication
Dial (2001), 373 pages
Description
After the Civil War Paul, the son of a white father and a black mother, finds himself caught between the two worlds of colored folks and white folks as he pursues his dream of owning land of his own.
Subjects
Awards
Sequoyah Book Award (Nominee — Young Adult — 2004)
LA Times Book Prize (Finalist — Young Adult Literature — 2001)
BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (2001)
Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2004)
William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2003-2004)
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee)
Gateway Readers Award (Nominee — 2004)
PEN Center USA Literary Award (Winner — Children's Literature — 2002)
Coretta Scott King Award (Winner — 2002)
Scott O'Dell Award (2002)
Isinglass Teen Read Award (Nominee — 2003)
South Carolina Book Awards (Nominee — Young Adult Book Award — 2004)
Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection — 2002)
CCBC Choices (2001)
Notable Children's Book (2002)
Teacher Favorites Award (2002)
Young Adult Favorites Award (2003)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2001
Pages
373
Physical description
373 p.; 9.32 inches
ISBN
9780803719507
DDC/MDS
| 813.54 |