When Zachary Beaver Came to Town Collector's Edition
12 January 2021Synopsis
The deluxe collector's edition of the National Book Award–winning middle-grade novel—now with a foreword by New York Times–bestselling and Newbery Honor author Sheila Turnage, as well as updated Q&A content from Kimberly Willis Holt and other bonus material featuring stories and photos of her childhood.
National Book Award Winner
The red words painted on the trailer caused quite a buzz around town...
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12 January 2021
9781250235183Reviews
Winner of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature
An American Library Association Notable Book
One of American Library Association's Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults
Horn Book Fanfare
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
An American Bookseller “Pick of the Lists”
“This book packs more emotional power than 90 percent of the so-called grown-up novels taking up precious space on bookshelves around the country.” —USA Today
“Holt reinvents the coming-of-age story.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“In her own down-to-earth, people-smart way, Holt offers a gift.” —The Horn Book, starred review
“Holt humanizes the outsider without sentimentality . . . she reveals the freak in all of us, and the power of redemption.” —Booklist, starred review
“[Holt’s] heartwarming and carefully crafted novel . . . drives home the point that everyday life is studded with memorable moments.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Holt has crafted a remarkable story about finding yourself by opening up to the people around you. An excellent choice to read alone or aloud.” —School Library Journal, starred review
