Michael L. Printz Award · 2006

The 2006 Michael L. Printz Award

Looking for Alaska won the 2006 Michael L. Printz Award. Browse it alongside both honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

2006 Michael L. Printz Award Winner
Looking for Alaska
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2005

Looking for Alaska

By John Green

A boarding school adventure leads to love, loss, and life's ultimate questions.

Michael L. Printz Award (2006)
256 pages· 69,004 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,778,588 ratings
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Summary: Miles Halter leaves his mundane life for Culver Creek, seeking the 'Great Perhaps.' There, he meets the enigmatic Alaska Young, whose allure and mystery captivate him. As friendships form and pranks unfold, a tragic event forces Miles to confront profound questions about life, love, and mortality. Will he find the answers he seeks, or will he remain lost in Alaska's labyrinth? This journey of discovery and heartbreak explores the impact one life can have on another, leaving readers pondering the meaning of it all.
2006 Honor Books
Picture Book · Ages 12–18 · 2005

A Wreath for Emmett Till

By Marilyn Nelson, Philippe Lardy (Illustrator)

A boy's tragic fate ignites a movement against injustice.

48 pages· 1,527 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,507 ratings
$17.00Save 5%
Summary: In 1955, Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American, was brutally murdered, sparking national outrage. His story, told through poignant poetry, challenges us to confront and speak out against ongoing injustices. How can one boy's tragic end inspire a fight for change?
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2002

I Am the Messenger

A cab driver receives cryptic messages, leading him to help strangers and uncover a hidden mission.

357 pages· 86,172 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 172,027 ratings
$24.50Save 5%
Summary: Ed Kennedy, a young cab driver, stumbles into heroism by stopping a bank robbery. Soon, mysterious playing cards arrive, each with a message directing him to people in need. As Ed navigates these cryptic tasks, he confronts his own insecurities and questions the source of his mission. With each challenge, Ed's life transforms, but the ultimate mystery remains: who is orchestrating his journey? Dive into a tale of unexpected heroism, self-discovery, and the power of small acts of kindness.
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