Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction

This year's Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction winner is Jack Gantos for his book Dead End in Norvelt.

"Scott O'Dell established this award to encourage other writers-particularly new authors--to focus on historical fiction. He hoped in this way to increase the interest of young readers in the historical background that has helped to shape their country and their world." - Scott O'Dell Award.

Interested in learning more about this title? Reviews are available in the library catalog! Follow the book title link to the library catalog, Dead End in Norvelt, by Jack Gantos and click on the book jacket to view:

• Book Summary
• Author Notes
• Cover Image
• Reviews

Read more about this announcement on Read Roger, one of the Horn Book Blogs: 2012 Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction.