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Worth
Contributor(s): LaFaye, A. (Author)

ISBN: 1416916245 ISBN-13: 9781416916246
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: May 2006
Annotation: Nathaniel is injured, so his father brings home a boy named John Worth from the Orphan Train to help on the farm. While Nathaniel feels jealous of Worth, who has taken his place and garnered his father's attention, Worth mourns his family and his dream of an education.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Family - Orphans & Foster Homes
- Juvenile Fiction | Family - Adoption
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 19th Century

Dewey: FIC

LCCN: 2003008101

Age Level: 9-12

Grade Level: 4-7

Lexile Measure: 770(Not Available)

Physical Information: 0.44" H x 5.19" W x 7.72" L (0.25 lbs) 160 pages

Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1851-1899
- Cultural Region - Western U.S.
- Topical - Family
- Demographic Orientation - Rural

Features: Ikids, Price on Product, Table of Contents

Awards: Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award, Honor Book, Grades 4-6, 2006

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 08/28/2006 pg. 58

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 79584
Reading Level: 4.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 4.0

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
Before the accident Nathaniel's life seemed pretty good. His help around the farm made his father proud. But now, with a busted leg, Nathaniel can't do farmwork anymore, so his father adopts another son through the Orphan Train. Feeling replaced and useless, Nathaniel attends school for the first time. Meanwhile, sturdy and strong John is able to do the work that earns Pa's attention.

But the truth is, John Worth has his own set of troubles. He is treated more like a servant than a son. Kept awake at night by nightmares of his family's death, he remembers having a pa who took pride in him. But now he has no one, until a community battle and a special book reveal a potential friend -- and a chance for understanding.

Contributor Bio(s): LaFaye, A.: - A. LaFaye (the "A" is for Alexandria) is the author of Worth, for which she received the Scott O'Dell Award, as well as The Year of the Sawdust Man, Nissa's Place, The Strength of Saints, Edith Shay, Strawberry Hill, and Dad, in Spirit. She teaches at California State University at San Bernardino during the school year and at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia, in the summer. She lives in Cabot, Arkansas.

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