# The Year of Billy Miller: A Newbery Honor Award Winner - Hardcover

by **Kevin Henkes** (Author), **Kevin Henkes** (Illustrator)

**Newbery Honor Book and _New York Times_ Bestseller!**

Award-winning, nationally bestselling author Kevin Henkes introduces second-grader Billy Miller in this fast-paced and funny story about friendship, sibling rivalry, and elementary school.

_The Year of Billy Miller_ includes black-and-white art by Kevin Henkes and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books; Frindle, by Andrew Clements; and the Clementine series.

The _New York Times_ declared: "Henkes's delightful story is restrained and vivid . . . forgoing the overdramatic or zany, it shows the substance, warmth and adaptability of beautifully common family love." When Billy Miller has a mishap at the statue of the Jolly Green Giant at the end of summer vacation, he ends up with a big lump on his head. What a way to start second grade!

As the year goes by, though, Billy figures out how to navigate elementary school, how to appreciate his little sister, and how to be a more grown up and responsible member of the family and a help to his busy working mom and stay-at-home dad.

Newbery Honor author and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes delivers a short, satisfying, laugh-out-loud-funny school and family story that features a diorama homework assignment, a school poetry slam, cancelled sleepovers, and epic sibling temper tantrums. This is a perfect short novel for the early elementary grades.

**Plus don't miss the follow-up, _Billy Miller Makes a Wish_!**

### Front Jacket

Things to know about Billy Miller:

-   He's worried about 2nd grade
-   He thinks bats are cool
-   His little sister is annoying
-   He had a spectacular accident this summer
-   He doesn't like poetry much
-   His dad makes really good cookies
-   Ned is his best friend
-   His mom likes rainy days
-   He thinks Emma Sparks is a pain
-   He can run really fast
-   This is his year

\--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

### Back Jacket

Things to know about Billy Miller:

-   He's worried about 2nd grade
-   He thinks bats are cool
-   His little sister is annoying
-   He had a spectacular accident this summer
-   He doesn't like poetry much
-   His dad makes really good cookies
-   Ned is his best friend
-   His mom likes rainy days
-   He thinks Emma Sparks is a pain
-   He can run really fast
-   This is his year

**Number of Pages:** 240

**Dimensions:** 1.1 x 8 x 5.7 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 17, 2013

**Award:** Newbery Medal (2014)

**Award:** Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (2014)

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Year of Billy Miller

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 4.2

**Point Value:** 3

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
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