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The Bears on Hemlock Mountain
“There are no bears on Hemlock Mountain, no bears at all,” Jonathan repeats as he goes over the mountain to borrow the big iron pot. But on the way back, Jonathan learns that there are indeed bears on Hemlock Mountain.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1953 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780684127866
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Birthdays of Freedom, Vol. 1
Starting with the excitement of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the author sweeps back in time to the cave dwellers. From that time to the fall of Rome in 476 A.D., the determination to gain freedom is shown as the spark that encourages great inventions, discoveries, and political movements.- Nonfiction, History, World History
- John Newbery Medal 1953 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780684134963
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Charlotte's Web
After being raised by the farmer's daughter, Wilbur, a pig, is sold to another farm where his companion is a gray spider named Charlotte. When it becomes apparent that Wilbur is being fattened up for slaughtering, Charlotte promises to save him. The words that begin appearing in Charlotte's web amaze the farmer and bring hope to Wilbur.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1953 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780060263867
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Moccasin Trail
A runaway who is clawed by a grizzly and left for dead, Jim is raised by the Crow Indians and becomes a mountain man. Receiving a letter from his little brother asking for help, Jim finds his orphaned family on a wagon train heading to Oregon. He agrees to stay with them on the dangerous journey west. It is Jim's courage and Crow training that help them survive.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1953 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780140321708
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Red Sails to Capri
Three wealthy strangers come to Michele's small island village and stay at his parents' inn. Their good spirits and desire for adventure soon convince Michele and his friends to help the strangers explore a forbidden cave. Their discovery of the nowfamous Blue Grotto changes the lives of every one on Capri.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1953 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670592135
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Secret of the Andes
Determined to discover another way of life, Cusi leaves his beautiful Incan home in the Andes Mountains and goes to the lowlands of Spanish Peru. Once there he longs for the hidden valley and the Old One. He returns knowing that he will never again willingly leave his home or break his vow to keep the Incan secret.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1953 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780670629756