Dicey's Song
Cynthia Voigt
📚 Genre
Children's Fiction - Young Adult Contemporary
🏢 Publisher
Laurel-Leaf / Simon & Schuster
📅 Publication Year
2003
🔢 ISBN
978-0440238492
About This Book
Dicey's Song continues the story of the Tillerman children as they try to settle into a new life with their grandmother in Maryland. Dicey struggles with the responsibilities of being the oldest and learning to let go, especially while dealing with the mental health struggles of her mother. The cover features an illustrated depiction of a young person sitting thoughtfully by the water, accompanied by a prominent gold Newbery Medal sticker on the lower-left corner.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
214
Edition
Paperback Reprint Edition
Series
Tillerman Cycle, Book 2 of 7
Target Audience
Young Adult / Middle Grade
Collector Information
Condition
New
Estimated Value
$8-$15
Rarity
Common
Historical Significance
Winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal in 1983, cementing its place as a classic piece of American children's and young adult literature, recognized for its deep emotional resonance and character development.
Collector Notes
This is a mass-market or trade paperback edition widely available in print. Collectibility is low for this specific reprint edition, though first editions in pristine condition with dust jackets command higher prices. Store away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the cover illustration.
Similar Books
Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt, Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech, Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
Notable Features
Includes a foil-embossed gold Newbery Medal sticker on the front cover indicating its prestigious literary award win.