I Am the Messenger

English

ISBN: 0375836675

EAN: 9780375836671

Category: Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure / General/Juvenile Fiction / Social Issues / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance/Juvenile Fiction / General/

Publisher: Random House Childrens Books

Release Date: 05/09/2006

Age Range: 12-17

Synopsis: protect the diamonds survive the clubs dig deep through the spades feel the hearts Ed Kennedy is an underage cabdriver without much of a future. Hes pathetic at playing cards, hopelessly in love with his best friend, Audrey, and utterly devoted to his coffee-drinking dog, the Doorman. His life is one of peaceful routine and incompetence until he inadvertently stops a bank robbery. Thats when the first ace arrives in the mail. Thats when Ed becomes the messenger. Chosen to care, he makes his way through town helping and hurting (when necessary) until only one question remains: Whos behind Eds mission? A 2005 Michael L. Printz Honor Book and recipient of five starred reviews,I Am the Messengeris a cryptic journey filled with laughter, fists, and love.

Awards: Bluegrass Award – null  Los Angeles Times Book Prizes – null  Michael L. Printz Award – null 

I Am the Messenger

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.75 inches

Width: 5.25 inches

Length: 7.95 inches

Weight: 13.58 oz

Pages: 368