ALA Notable Children’s Book
WINNER 2007
Cardozo Award for Children’s Literature (a Library of Virginia Literary Award)
WINNER 2007
Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best books
WINNER 2006
Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices
WINNER
IRA CBC Children’s Choice
WINNER 2007
Kirkus Reviews Editor Choice Award
WINNER 2006
New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
WINNER 2006
New York Times Bestseller
WINNER 2006
Nick Jr. Family Magazine Best Book of the Year
WINNER 2006
Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award
WINNER 2007
Texas 2×2 Reading List
WINNER 2007
Time Magazine Best Children’s Books of the Year
WINNER 2006
Virginia Young Readers Program Award
WINNER 2007
Nebraska Golden Sower Award
NOMINEE
Nevada Young Readers Award
NOMINEE
New York State Charlotte Award
NOMINEE
Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award
NOMINEE
South Carolina Children’s Book Award
NOMINEE
Irma Simonton Black Award
HONOR 2007