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Historical Fiction· United Kingdom

Coram Boy

by Jamila Gavin
Aggregate Editorial Score59/100
★Carnegie Medal
Published 2000English
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About This Book

Jamila Gavin's Coram Boy (2000) stands as one of the most significant works of historical fiction of its era. Two boys—the son of a Gloucester squire and an African slave—find their fates intertwined at the Foundling Hospital in eighteenth-century England. Gavin's Carnegie Medal winner is a richly detailed historical novel about family, music, and the violence that lurks beneath polite society. Themes of founding hospital, slavery, 18th century England run through the work. The book has received recognition from Carnegie Medal 2000.

Book Details

AuthorJamila Gavin
Published2000
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9781405254519
Editorial Score59/100
About the Category

🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Carnegie Medal
winner · national
200059
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About the Author
Jamila Gavin
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coram Boy about?

Two boys—the son of a Gloucester squire and an African slave—find their fates intertwined at the Foundling Hospital in eighteenth-century England. Gavin's Carnegie Medal winner is a richly detailed historical novel about family, music, and the violence that lurks beneath polite society.

Who wrote Coram Boy?

Coram Boy was written by Jamila Gavin, from United Kingdom. First published in 2000.

What awards has Coram Boy won?

Coram Boy has received the following awards and honours: Carnegie Medal 2000.

Is Coram Boy worth reading?

Coram Boy is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 59/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in founding hospital, slavery, 18th century England.

Where can I buy Coram Boy?

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What category is Coram Boy?

Coram Boy is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is Coram Boy from?

Coram Boy originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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