The Big House
Illustrator
Rob Shepperson
Publisher
Front Street
Publication Year
2004
ISBN
9781932425093
Pages
224 pages
Genre
realism
Format
chapter book
Item Type
Fiction
Annotation
When Ivy and Ray's parents are sent to jail, and they are left in the custody of their parent's accusers, they decide to look for evidence that will "spring" their parents.
Grade Level
3-5
Diversity Topics
Family Relationships; Legal guardianship; Incarceration; legal guardians; mother in prison; father in prison; parents in prison; custody; jail
Main Character
male child; female child
Race/Ethnicities
White
Family Formation
parental custodians
Awards
Parents' Choice Award, 2004, Silver, Fiction
White Ravens Award, 2005, Winner, United States
Children's Catalog, Nineteenth Edition, 2006
Children's Literature Choice List, 2005 Longer Books with More Sophisticated Themes for Middle Readers (Children 8 to 12)
Kirkus Book Review Stars, 2004
Notable Children's Books, 2005 Middle Reader
School Library Journal Book Review Stars, 2004
Keywords
crime; embezzlement; wealthy people; mansion; secrets; evidence; bed wetting
Diversity Impact
direct
STARS Citation
Coman, Carolyn, "The Big House" (2004). Diverse Families. 463.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/463