The Prince of Steel Pier
Winner of the National Jewish Book Award
A Sydney Taylor Notable Book
Tablet Magazine’s Best Jewish Kids Books of the Year
The Atlantic City Boardwalk in the summer of 1975 isn’t cutting thirteen-year-old Joey a break.
His grandparents’ hotel, the St Bonaventure, is struggling to bring in business. The city is getting more dangerous by the day. And nobody in Joey’s large, busy Jewish family will take him seriously. So when he gets a job offer from mobster Artie Bishop, known as the king of Steel Pier, Joey jumps at the chance to prove himself. Artie treats Joey like “one of the guys”—someone reliable and strong.
But running with Artie’s crew means deceiving the people he loves most and crossing lines he never questioned before. When Artie asks Joey for a very dangerous favor that puts Joey’s family at risk, Joey must decide what strength really means to him and what price he’s willing to pay for it.
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| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 7 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Category | SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2022 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Kar-Ben Publishing ® |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 248 |
| Publication Date | 2022-09-01 |
Author: Stacy Nockowitz
Stacy Nockowitz is a middle school librarian and former language arts teacher. She received her bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University and holds master’s degrees from Columbia University Teachers College and Kent State University. Stacy lives in central Ohio with her husband and their silly dog, Lily. The Prince of Steel Pier is her first novel.
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The Prince of Steel Pier
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Awards
- Tablet Magazine's Best Jewish Children's Books of 2022
- Sydney Taylor Notable Book
- National Jewish Book Award for Middle Grade Readers
Reviews
Jewish Book Council
“Filled with mystery, mayhem, and meaningful relationships, this fast-paced historical novel will capture any reader’s attention.” ―Jewish Book Council
YA Books Central
“Readers will immediately connect with Joey’s character due to his kindness and good heart. They’ll feel empathy for him as his problems mount and root for him when things look worst.”―YA Books Central
Kirkus Reviews
“A tween gets in over his head in this introspective and nostalgic story.”―Kirkus Reviews
School Library Journal
“This is a fascinating glimpse into another time…It’s great!”―School Library Journal
Children's Book Watch
“A fun and thought-provoking read for children ages 8-13.”―Children’s Book Watch
School Library Journal
“This fast-paced middle grade novel will engage and resonate with readers. Recommended for school and public libraries looking to expand their historical fiction selection.”―School Library Journal