Milkweed
by Jerry Spinelli
Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli holds a highly rated rating of 4.00 out of 5, based on 19.5K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 208 pages.
About Milkweed
He’s a boy called Jew. Gypsy. Stopthief. Runt. Happy. Fast. Filthy son of Abraham. He’s a boy who lives in the streets of Warsaw. He’s a boy who steals food for himself and the other orphans. He’s a boy who believes in bread, and mothers, and angels. He’s a boy who wants to be a Nazi some day, with tall shiny jackboots and a gleaming Eagle hat of his own. Until the day that suddenly makes him change his mind. And when the trains come to empty the Jews from the ghetto of the damned, he’s a boy who realizes it’s safest of all to be nobody.Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli takes us to one of the most devastating settings imaginable—Nazi-occupied Warsaw of World War II—and tells a tale of heartbreak, hope, and survival through the bright eyes of a young orphan.From the Hardcover edition.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jerry Spinelli |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 208 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.00 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,461 |
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What genre is Milkweed?
Milkweed is categorized as Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Milkweed worth reading?
Based on 19.5K reader ratings, Milkweed has an average score of 4.00 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Milkweed?
Milkweed has 208 pages.
Who wrote Milkweed?
Milkweed was written by Jerry Spinelli. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for Milkweed?
The ISBN-13 for Milkweed is 9780440420060.0.
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