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Mikis and the Donkey
Mikis' simple, quiet life on the Greek island of Corfu is upended when his grandfather surprises him by buying a donkey. During the following year, Mikis' adventures with the donkey show the village what it means to care for one another.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2015 (Medal Winner)
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- ISBN: 9780802854308
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Mister Orange
When his older brother enlists in 1943, Linus Muller assumes family responsibilities that introduce him to “Mister Orange,” Dutch painter Piet Mondrian. At once a coming of age story and a celebration of the power of art, “Mister Orange” beautifully captures Linus' awaking to the larger world around him.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2014 (Medal Winner)
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- ISBN: 9781592701230
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Soldier Bear
Based on a true story and set during World War II, the novel follows the journey of refugee Polish soldiers and the mischievous young bear they acquire in the Iranian desert while transporting equipment for the British army. More than a mascot, Voytek the bear becomes an integral part of the war effort, raising morale—and passing ammunition—in the battalion.- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2012 (Medal Winner)
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- ISBN: 9780802853752
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The War Within These Walls
With powerful text and stark illustrations, this novella provides a harrowing account of Jewish suffering in the Warsaw ghetto during World War II. Misha's poetic first-person account tells of his struggle to survive. Together with a band of revolutionaries, they make a courageous stand to tell the world their story.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2014 (Honor Title)
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- ISBN: 9780802854285