Hurricane Child facts for kids
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| Author | Kacen Callender |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Middle Grade fiction |
| Publisher | Scholastic Press |
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27 March 2018 |
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| ISBN | 978-1-3381-2930-4 |
Hurricane Child is an exciting children's novel written by Kacen Callender. It was published in March 2018 by Scholastic Press. The story takes place on the beautiful island of Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. It follows a young girl named Caroline Murphy as she navigates challenges and finds a very special friend in a new girl named Kalinda.
This book was very popular with critics. They praised its amazing descriptions of the Caribbean islands. They also liked how the story was told from Caroline's point of view, making readers feel like they are right there with her. Hurricane Child won two big awards in 2019: the Stonewall Book Award and the Lambda Literary Award.
The Story of Caroline
The main character, Caroline Murphy, lives on an island close to Saint Thomas. She feels like she's unlucky because she was born during a powerful hurricane. She also sees the ghost of a mysterious woman, which makes her feel even more uneasy.
Caroline goes to a Catholic school. There, she sometimes faces unkindness from some students and even some adults because of her skin color. To make things harder, her mother left the family without explanation and disappeared. Caroline misses her very much and wonders why she left.
One day, a new girl named Kalinda arrives at Caroline's school. Kalinda is from Barbados. She also experiences some unkindness from classmates. Caroline and Kalinda soon become friends. As they spend more time together, Caroline starts to feel a very strong connection and friendship with Kalinda.
Awards and Recognition
Hurricane Child has received important awards for its story and themes.
Stonewall Book Award
The Stonewall Book Award celebrates books that show positive and accurate portrayals of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) experiences. Hurricane Child won this award in 2019. This shows how important its message of friendship and self-discovery is.
Lambda Literary Award
The book also won the Lambda Literary Award in 2019. This award honors excellent books that explore LGBT themes. Winning both these awards highlights the book's impact and its positive representation for young readers.
