Eleven

Author

Tom Rogers

Publication Date

January 14, 2014

Genre / Grade Band

Fiction / 4^th − 5^th

Language

English

Paperback

Description

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.

Publication date

January 14, 2014

Genre

Fiction

ISBN-13

9780991181001

Lexile Measure

660

Publisher

Alto Nido Press, LLC

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

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.

Moonbeam Children's Book Award

Silver Medal Winner 2014 - 2014

Kirkus Best Books Selection

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