Eleven

by Tom Rogers (Author)

Eleven
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Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
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Alex Douglas always wanted to be a hero. But nothing heroic ever happened to Alex. Nothing, that is, until his eleventh birthday. When Alex rescues a stray dog as a birthday gift to himself, he doesn't think his life can get much better. Radar, his new dog, pretty much feels the same way. But this day has bigger things in store for both of them.

This is a story about bullies and heroes. About tragedy and hope. About enemies with two legs and friends with four, and pesky little sisters and cranky old men, and an unexpected lesson in kindness delivered with a slice of pizza. This is Eleven the journey of a boy turning eleven on 9/11. A best-seller at the 9/11 MEMORIAL MUSEUM, a Kirkus "Best Books" selection, and winner of Writer's Digest and Moonbeam Children's Book awards.

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"Riveting debut middle-grade novel....Perfect for young readers...or for classrooms hoping to explore this event in recent history." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A thoroughly engaging piece about a very difficult subject. Very well written - funny and emotional from beginning to end. And I loved Radar." - Alan Horn, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios "Tom Rogers has told the story in a way that most parents and educators have struggled to accomplish. It's a thoughtful and important book for readers of all ages." - Downtown Magazine NYC

DOGS ARE THE BEST

Eleven is a compelling story that includes a dog, a worried son, and a worried father. Who's family member is going to come back, and who lost a special person? Read to find out!!

Tom Rogers
Tom Rogers is a novelist and the screenwriter of numerous animated films, including The Lion King 1-1/2, Kronk's New Groove, LEGO: The Adventures of Clutch Powers, and Disney's Secret of the Wings and Legend of the Neverbeast. Originally from Texas, he now lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Jennifer. Eleven is his first novel for young adults.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780991181001
Lexile Measure
660
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Alto Nido Press, LLC
Publication date
January 14, 2014
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV016190 - Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - 21st Century
Library of Congress categories
New York (N.Y.)
Life change events
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001
Dog rescue
Moonbeam Children's Book Award
Silver Medal Winner 2014 - 2014
Kirkus Best Books Selection

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