The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation; v. 1: The Pox Party

by M.T. Anderson (Candlewick Press)

About

Various diaries, letters, and other manuscripts chronicle the experiences of Octavian, a young African American, from birth to age sixteen, as he is brought up as part of a science experiment in the years leading up to and during the Revolutionary War.

Awards Won

Title Year
printz.gif Michael L. Printz Award
The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.
2007 - Honor(s)