The Northern Lights
HOWARD NORMAN

The Northern Lights by Howard Norman 6 reviews (1987) (236p) National Book Award Finalist

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Book Description

This novel is a reissue of Howard Normans riveting first novel, a National Book Award nominee. In the frozen wilderness of northern Manitoba, 14-year-old Noah Krainik lives with his mother and cousin. When tragedy strikes, Noah must go on alone, discovering a new life in bustling Toronto, and the way to manhood. Original and entertaining, The Northern Lights is a vivid and memorable account of a boys coming of age.

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Howard Norman Award Stats

Major Prize* Nominations 3   Unique Books Nominated for a Major Prize* 2   Pulitzer Prize Wins 0   Pulitzer Prize Nominations 0   National Book Critics Circle Award Wins 0   National Book Critics Circle Award Nominations 0   National Book Award Wins 0   National Book Award Nominations 2 The Bird Artist · The Northern Lights ·   Man Booker Prize Wins 0   Man Booker Prize Nominations 0   PEN/Faulkner Award Wins 0   PEN/Faulkner Award Nominations 0

*Major Prize = Pulitzer Prize, National Book Critics Circle Award, National Book Award, Man Booker Prize, and PEN/Faulkner Award

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