Showing 1–4 of 4 titles

• List: John Newbery Medal
• Format: Book
• Award year: 1994

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  Crazy Lady

  By Jane Leslie Conly

  Twelve-year-old Vernon's initially reluctant, off-beat friendship with an alcoholic and her developmentally disabled son has repercussions throughout the neighborhood, changing the lives of all involved. The reader becomes aware that Vernon's growing self-esteem and maturity come about through his commitment to helping his friends.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • John Newbery Medal 1994 (Honor Title)
  • ISBN: (0-06-021357-4)
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  Dragon's Gate

  By Laurence Yep

  Dragon's Gate is a carefully researched, well-written account of the lives of the Chinese who built the transcontinental railroad in the Sierra Mountains. This glimpse into the complex working community of California at the time of the Civil War is also a sensitive portrayal of the relationship between a father and son.

  • Fiction, Historical Fiction
  • John Newbery Medal 1994 (Honor Title)
  • ISBN: 0-06-022971-3
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  Eleanor Roosevelt: a Life of Discovery

  By Russell Freedman

  Through compelling text and contemporary photographs, Eleanor Roosevelt is shown moving from a sheltered, unhappy childhood to the world's stage. This fascinating

  • Nonfiction, History, US History
  • John Newbery Medal 1994 (Honor Title)
  • ISBN: (0-89919-862-7)
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  The Giver

  By Lois Lowry

  biography of a remarkable and complex woman is meticulously researched.

  • Fiction, Science Fiction
  • John Newbery Medal 1994 (Medal Winner)
  • ISBN: 0-395-64566-2