The Gollywhopper Games facts for kids
First edition cover
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| Author | Jody Feldman |
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| Illustrator | Victoria Jamieson |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Greenwillow Books |
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March 1, 2008 |
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| Pages | 332 pp |
| ISBN | 0-06-121450-7 |
The Gollywhopper Games is an exciting children's novel for readers aged 10 to 14. It was written by Jody Feldman and features illustrations by Victoria Jamieson. This book is well-known for its fun, interactive games and puzzles that readers can enjoy. It was Jody Feldman's first novel and was released in March 2008 by Greenwillow Books, which is part of HarperCollins Publishers.
Gil's Big Adventure
The story follows a character named Gil Goodson. He is one of many young people taking part in a huge competition. This contest is put on by the Golly Toy & Game Company. Gil has a very important reason to win. His dad has promised that if Gil wins, their family can move away from Orchard Heights.
Moving would mean leaving behind a difficult time for the Goodsons. Something happened in the past that caused a lot of talk and made things hard for Gil and his family. His friends have even stopped hanging out with him. Gil hopes that winning the Gollywhopper Games will give him a chance to start fresh in a new place. He wants to leave the past behind and make new friends. The book takes readers on a wild and memorable journey as Gil tries his best to win!
Awards and Recognition
The Gollywhopper Games has received several important recognitions since it was published.
- It was nominated for the American Library Association/Young Adult Library Services Association (ALA/YALSA) Best Books for Young Adults list. This means it was considered one of the best books for young adult readers that year.
- The book was also chosen as a Book Sense Pick for Spring 2008. Book Sense was a program that highlighted great books from independent bookstores. It was also named a Book Sense "Book to Watch."
- It was nominated for the Texas Bluebonnet Award. This is a popular award where children in Texas vote for their favorite books.
- The book was also a nominee for the Florida Sunshine State Reader award. This award encourages students in Florida to read new and exciting books.
