by Sachar, Louis,
[ 02. English Fiction ] Published by : Dell Laurel-Leaf Books, (New York :) Physical details: 231 p. ; 18 cm. Subject(s): Juvenile delinquency --Fiction. | Homeless persons --Fiction. | Friendship --Fiction. | Buried treasure --Fiction. Year : 1998
Item type :
02. English Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottetown Rural High School | F SAC | Available |
National Book Award, 1998.
Newbery Medal, 1999.
As further evidence of his family's bad fortune which they attribute to a curse on a distant relative, Stanley Yelnats is sent to a hellish correctional camp in the Texas desert where he finds his first real friend, a treasure, and a new sense of himself.