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| Author | Dawn Quigley |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature,Middle-grade fiction,Coming of age |
| Publisher | North Dakota State University Press |
Publication date | August 2, 2018 |
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Apple in the Middle is a middle-grade novel written byDawn Quigley, published August 2, 2018 byNorth Dakota State University Press.
School Library Journal calledApple in the Middle "a strong story with themes that resonate with many adolescents as they try to figure out who they are in life."[1] The Montessori Book Review called it a "powerful and moving" book that "explores the complexities of identity, culture, and family history".[2]
| Year | Award/Honor | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Moonbeam Gold Award | Winner | [3] |
| 2019 | Independent Publisher Book Award for Young Adult Fiction | Winner | [4] |
| WILLA Literary Award for Young Adult Fiction and Nonfiction | Nominee | [5] | |
| 2020 | American Indian Youth Literature Award | Nominee | [6] |
| Great Lakes Great Books | Nominee | [7] | |
| North Dakota Library Association's Flicker Tales | Nominee | [8] |
