Looking for X facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Deborah Ellis |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's Literature Young-Adult Fiction |
| Publisher | Groundwood Books |
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Publication date
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September 1, 1999 |
| Pages | 132 pp |
| ISBN | 978-0888993823 |
Looking for X is an exciting children's novel written by Deborah Ellis. This book is perfect for young readers aged 12 to 15. It tells the story of an eleven-year-old girl named Khyber.
Khyber lives in Regent Park, a neighborhood in Toronto, Ontario. She shares her home with her mother and her twin younger brothers. Her brothers are both autistic, which means they experience the world in a unique way.
One day, Khyber faces a big problem. She is accused of breaking the windows in her teacher's classroom. Because of this, she gets expelled from school. Khyber knows she is innocent, but she needs help to prove it.
To clear her name, Khyber decides to find her friend X. X is a kind, homeless woman who lives in the park near Khyber's house. Khyber believes X is the only person who can help her. So, in the middle of the night, Khyber sets out on a journey. She wanders through the city streets, searching for X. This adventure turns into a night she will never forget!
Awards and Recognition
Looking for X has received special honors for its storytelling.
- It won the prestigious Governor General's Literary Awards in 2000. This award was for Children's Literature (Text) in Canada.
- The book was also a runner-up in the Groundwood Twentieth Anniversary First Novel for Children Contest.
