Lu (novel)


Lu is a young adult novel by Jason Reynolds, published October 23, 1999, by Atheneum. It is the fourth book in Reynold's Track series, preceded by Ghost, Patina, and Sunny.

Reception

Lu received starred reviews from Booklist, as well as positive reviews from School Library Journal and Kirkus.
Booklist's Becca Worthington noted, "Virtually every subplot is a moving moral lesson on integrity, humility, or reconciliation." Kirkus echoed the sentiment, saying, "emphasizes the triumph of healing and unity" and "showcas children’s power to effect true communal change."
Lu is a Junior Library Guild book.
YearAwardResultRef.
2000CCBC ''Choices Choice: Fiction for ChildrenSelection
2000YALSA's Amazing Audiobooks for Young AdultsTop 10
2000YALSA's Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult ReadersTop 10
2000ALSC's Notable Children's RecordingsSelection
2000Booklist'''s Best Sports Books for YouthTop 10