Showing 1–4 of 4 titles

• Audience: Middle
• List: Notable Children's Books
• List: John Newbery Medal
• Genre: Historical Fiction

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  The Book of Boy

  By Catherine Gilbert Murdock, Ian Schoenherr

  From Murdock's first line, readers are swept into an epic quest across Europe in 1350 with Boy and a mysterious pilgrim, adventuring to recover seven relics of St. Peter. Layered characters from goats to nuns, lyrical language, and multiple reveals combine to create this powerful story of redemption.

  • Fiction, Historical Fiction
  • John Newbery Medal 2019 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2019
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780062686206
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  Echo

  By Pam Muñoz Ryan

  This original fairy tale intertwines with historical fiction to explore music and its power to save, heal, and set free.

  • Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
  • John Newbery Medal 2016 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2016
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780439874021
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  The War That Saved My Life

  By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

  Bradley's powerful plot, remarkably drawn characters, and sparse language are outstanding components of this novel about courage, community, and conviction. (Newbery Honor Book)

  • Fiction, Historical Fiction
  • John Newbery Medal 2016 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2016
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780803740815
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  We Dream of Space

  By Erin Entrada Kelly (Author, Illustrator), Celia Krampien (Illustrator)

  In the days before the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, the Thomas siblings navigate the dangerous space of middle school and the fractured constellation of their family.

  • Fiction, Historical Fiction
  • John Newbery Medal 2021 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2021
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780062747303