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Author | Jason Reynolds |
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Language | English |
Series | Track |
Published | October 24, 2018 |
Publisher | Atheneum Books |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print (paperback, hardcover), Audio |
Pages | 224 |
ISBN | 9781481450249 Hardcover edition |
Preceded by | Sunny |
Lu is a young adult novel by Jason Reynolds, published October 23, 2018, by Atheneum. It is the fourth book in Reynold's Track series, preceded by Ghost (2016), Patina (2017), and Sunny (2018).
Lu received starred reviews from Booklist , [1] as well as positive reviews from School Library Journal [2] and Kirkus . [3]
Booklist's Becca Worthington noted, "Virtually every subplot is a moving moral lesson on integrity, humility, or reconciliation." [1] Kirkus echoed the sentiment, saying, "emphasizes the triumph of healing and unity" and "showcas[es] children’s power to effect true communal change." [3]
Lu is a Junior Library Guild book. [4]
Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2019 | CCBCChoices Choice: Fiction for Children | Selection | [4] |
YALSA's Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults | Top 10 | [5] [6] | |
YALSA's Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers | Top 10 | [7] [8] | |
ALSC's Notable Children's Recordings | Selection | [9] | |
Booklist 's Best Sports Books for Youth | Top 10 | [10] |