Library's review
This graphic novel is told from the perspective of a Michigan boy named Henry. When a vaudeville troupe comes to town in 1908 with young, slapstick actor Buster Keaton, the boys become friends and each wants what the other has. A nostalgic tale about youth, envy, and perception
Publication
Candlewick (2013), Edition: Illustrated, 240 pages
Description
The year is 1908, and a troupe of vaudeville performers has arrived in sleepy Muskegon, Michigan to spend the summer. Young Henry Harrison is fascinated with the animals and performers, but mostly with a slapstick performer his own age named Buster Keaton, who is also a master prankster and loves to play baseball.
Awards
A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book (Fiction — 2013)
Triple Crown Awards (Nominee — 2017)
Cardinal Cup (Winner — Younger Readers — 2014)
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee — 2015)
Mind the Gap Awards (2014)
CCBC Choices (2014)
Children's Favorites Awards (Selection — 2014)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Nine to Twelve — 2014)
Great Reads from Great Places (Michigan — 2014)
Michigan Notable Books (2014)
Notable Children's Book (2014)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2013-09-23
Pages
240
Physical description
240 p.; 8.28 inches
ISBN
076365079X / 9780763650797
DDC/MDS
| 741.5 |