National Book Award for Young People's Literature · 2013

The 2013 National Book Award for Young People's Literature

The Thing About Luck won the 2013 National Book Award for Young People's Literature. Browse it alongside the honor book, with ages and reading levels for each.

2013 National Book Award for Young People's Literature Winner
The Thing About Luck
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2013

The Thing About Luck

By Cynthia Kadohata, Julia Kuo (Illustrator)

Summer must change her family's luck to save them during a challenging harvest season.

National Book Award for Young People's Literature (2013)Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (2014)
270 pages· 48,300 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 5,381 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Summer faces a year of misfortune when her parents are called away, leaving her to manage the harvest with her demanding grandparents. As she juggles responsibilities and a budding crush, Summer must find a way to turn their luck around to save her family.
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp

Raccoon scouts and a boy race to save a swamp from destruction.

336 pages· 51,543 words· Est. 7 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 5,270 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: In Sugar Man Swamp, raccoon brothers Bingo and J’miah must awaken the legendary Sugar Man to stop a theme park from replacing their home. Meanwhile, young Chap Brayburn, passionate about the swamp, joins the fight against alligator wrestler Jaeger Stitch's plans. With feral hogs approaching, the stakes are high. Can the scouts and Chap protect their beloved swamp before it's too late? Adventure and conservation collide in this thrilling tale of courage and friendship.
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