Marcus Sedgwick

The book cover of "The Ghosts of Heaven" by Marcus Sedgwick shows a stairway spiraling from the ocean into space. A young man is walking up the stairs. Behind him, the sun is setting. The Printz Award seal has been affixed to the upper right corner.

About

Sedgwick connects four seemingly disparate stories, each of which feature a character haunted by the ever-present shape of a spiral. Spanning time, space, and genre, each story raises powerful questions about human nature.

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.
 2016 - Honor(s)