Words with Wings

Gabby's world is filled with daydreams. However, what began as an escape from her parents' arguments has now taken over her life. But with the help of a new teacher, Gabby the dreamer might just become Gabby the writer, and words that carried her away might allow her to soar. Written in vivid, accessible poems, this remarkable verse novel is a celebration of imagination, of friendship, of one girl's indomitable spirit, and of a teacher's ability to reach out and change a life.

Nikki Grimes has been awarded a Coretta Scott King Author Honor Award. Words with Wings has been named a 2014 ALSC Notable Children's Book in the middle readers category.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Wordsong
Published: 09/01/2013
ISBN: 9781590789858
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.20w x 0.60d
Award: Garden State Children's Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Nevada Young Readers' Award - Nominee
Award: Keystone to Reading Book Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee
Award: William Allen White Childens Book Award - Nominee
Award: Sequoyah Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Coretta Scott King Award - Honor Book

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2013
Publishers Weekly 08/05/2013
Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2013 pg. 59
Booklist 09/15/2013 pg. 67
School Library Journal 11/01/2013 pg. 97
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2013 pg. 213
Kirkus Best Middle Grade Books 11/15/2013 pg. 75
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 160815 / Words with Wings
Reading Level: 4.3 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 1