Michael L. Printz Award · 2007

The 2007 Michael L. Printz Award

American Born Chinese won the 2007 Michael L. Printz Award. Browse it alongside all 3 honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

2007 Michael L. Printz Award Winner
American Born Chinese
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2006

American Born Chinese

By Gene Luen Yang

Three lives collide in a surprising twist, challenging identity and stereotypes.

National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (2006)Cybils Award (2006)Michael L. Printz Award (2007)
240 pages· 7,831 words· Est. 59 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 103,069 ratings
$14.99Save 7%
Paperback
Summary: Jin Wang struggles as the only Chinese-American student in his new school. Meanwhile, the legendary Monkey King and the disruptive Chin-Kee bring chaos to their worlds. As their stories intertwine, unexpected connections reveal deeper truths about identity and acceptance. What happens when these seemingly unrelated lives converge?
2007 Honor Books
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2005

The Book Thief

In Nazi Germany, a girl steals books to survive and share hope amidst war.

552 pages· 118,732 words· Est. 11 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,963,717 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Paperback
Summary: In 1939 Nazi Germany, young Liesel Meminger finds solace in stolen books. As bombs fall, she shares these treasures with neighbors and a hidden Jewish man. With Death narrating, Liesel's story unfolds, revealing the power of words to illuminate even the darkest times. Will her love for books be enough to sustain her through the horrors of war?
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2006

An Abundance of Katherines

Colin seeks a formula to predict love after being dumped by 19 Katherines.

228 pages· 61,870 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.5/5 Goodreads · 554,803 ratings
$24.50Save 5%
Library Binding
Summary: Colin Singleton, a former prodigy, is dumped by his 19th Katherine. Armed with $10,000 and a quirky best friend, he embarks on a road trip to prove a theorem predicting relationship outcomes. With a feral hog in pursuit and no Katherines in sight, Colin's journey is filled with unexpected twists, friendship, and a quest for self-discovery. Can he finally solve the mystery of love and win the girl, or will his quest lead to something entirely different? Join Colin as he navigates the unpredictable road of life and love.
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2006

The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing

A boy uncovers the dark truth behind his guardians' experiments in Revolutionary Boston.

368 pages· 71,328 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
3.5/5 Goodreads · 16,177 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: In Revolutionary Boston, a boy raised by enigmatic philosophers begins to question their true motives. As his mother, an exiled princess, captivates their household, he discovers a forbidden secret that reveals his unsettling role in their experiments. Amidst the chaos of a nation fighting for freedom, he must confront the chilling reality of his existence. What lies beyond the door he dared to open, and how will it reshape his understanding of liberty and identity? This gripping tale explores the haunting echoes of the past and the hidden truths that bind us.
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