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Worth
By A. LaFaye
This edition: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
Ages: 8 - 12
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Awards and Nominations

  • Arizona Young Reader Book Award Nominee
  • Battle of the Books Reading List
  • Booklist Editors' Choice
  • California Collections
  • Charlie May Simon Book Award ML (AR)
  • Charlotte Award Suggested Reading List (NY)
  • Golden Archer Award Master List (WI)
  • Golden Sower Masterlist (NE)
  • Indian Paintbrush Book Award Master List (WY)
  • KSRC Intermediate Titles - TOP PICK
  • Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Master List
  • Mark Twain Award Master List (MO)
  • Nebraska Book Award Honor Book
  • Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award Nominee
  • Rebecca Caudill Award Master List (IL)
  • Scott O'Dell Award
  • Southern California Literature Council Book Award
  • Spur Award Finalist (Western Writers of America)
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Description

Before the accident Nathaniel's life seemed pretty good. His help around the farm made his father proud. But now, with a busted leg, Nathaniel can't do farmwork anymore, so his father adopts another son through the Orphan Train. Feeling replaced and useless, Nathaniel attends school for the first time. Meanwhile, sturdy and strong John is able to do the work that earns Pa's attention.

But the truth is, John Worth has his own set of troubles. He is treated more like a servant than a son. Kept awake at night by nightmares of his family's death, he remembers having a pa who took pride in him. But now he has no one, until a community battle and a special book reveal a potential friend -- and a chance for understanding.

"[The] Narrative is brutally honest."
-- Booklist, starred review

-- Booklist, starred review

"Lyrical."
-- Publishers Weekly

-- Publishers Weekly
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