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The Year of Billy Miller
A Newbery Honor Award Winner
Series: A Miller Family Story
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See moreSeven-year-old Billy Miller starts second grade with a bump on his head and a lot of worries, but by the end of the year he has developed good relationships with his teacher, his little sister, and his parents and learned many important lessons.
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A 2014 Newbery Honor Book
A New York Times Bestseller
Award-winning, nationally bestselling author Kevin Henkes introduces second-grader Billy Miller in this fast-paced and funny story about friendship, sibling rivalry, and elementary school. The Year of Billy Miller includes black-and-white art by Kevin Henkes and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books, Frindle by Andrew Clements, and the Clementine series.
The New York Times declared: "Henkes's delightful story is restrained and vivid . . . forgoing the overdramatic or zany, it shows the substance, warmth and adaptability of beautifully common family love." When Billy Miller has a mishap at the statue of the Jolly Green Giant at the end of summer vacation, he ends up with a big lump on his head. What a way to start second grade, with a lump on your head!
As the year goes by, though, Billy figures out how to navigate elementary school, how to appreciate his little sister, and how to be a more grown up and responsible member of the family, being a help to his busy working mum and stay-at-home dad.
Newbery Honor author and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes delivers a short, satisfying, laugh-out-loud funny school and family story that features a diorama homework assignment, a school poetry slam, cancelled sleepovers, and epic sibling temper tantrums. This is a perfect short novel for the early elementary grades.
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The Year of Billy Miller
A 2014 Newbery Honor BookA New York Times Bestseller Award-winning, nationally bestselling author Kevin Henkes introduces second-grader Billy Miller in this fast-paced and funny story about friendship, sibling rivalry, and elementary school. The Year of Billy Miller includes black-and-white art by Kevin Henkes and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books, Frindle by Andrew Clements, and the Clementine series....Paperback$3500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Critics praise The Year of Billy Miller as a quietly spectacular and vividly told story that captures the warmth and adaptability of common family love. Kirkus calls it "sweetly low-key and totally accessible," while the New York Times highlights Henkes's restrained, vivid storytelling. The Horn Book notes its comfortable rhythm for young readers, and School Library Journal recommends it as an excellent first chapter book full of heart and humour. Publishers Weekly and Booklist commend its broad appeal and thoughtful portrayal of its young hero.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780062268143
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 July 2015
Country: United States
Imprint: Greenwillow Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Kevin Henkes
- Illustrated by Kevin Henkes
- Illustrated by Kevin Henkes
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 254g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors-one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller-and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Sun Flower Lion, A Parade of Elephants, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in a house in Madison, Wisconsin.
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