Showing 251–300 of 363 titles
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Pran of Albania
In post–World War I Albania amidst a threat of attack from Slavs, fourteen-year-old Pran falls in love. Rather than submit to an arranged marriage, she vows to never marry. After a truce is made, Pran realizes the man she loves is the same man her parents had arranged for her to marry.- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1930 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997488916
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Princess Academy
Miri and the other young women of her rocky highland village are forced to leave their close-knit community when the prince must choose a bride. Miri soon becomes the strong, resilient, and courageous leader of the academy. The book is a fresh approach to the traditional princess story with unexpected plot twists and great emotional resonance.- Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 2006 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 1-58234-993-2
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The Quaint and Curious Quest of Johnny Longfoot
Sent to the country to stay with his very thrifty uncle, Johnny, son of the shoe king, outwits guard dogs and a bear to reach the miserly old man. Not welcome, he goes on a quest that leads him to a cat who sends him to look for gold and seven-league boots. Leading a band of dogs, cats, bears, and his tagalong uncle, Johnny resourcefully succeeds in his mission.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1948 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997489807
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Queer Person
He can neither hear nor talk, and at age four he wanders into a camp of Pikuni Indians. His silence earns him the name Queer Person, and he is raised by an old woman in the tribe. During his test of bravery, he rescues the chief's lost son from the Crows, and it is revealed that they are brothers.- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1931 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997489036
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Rabbit Hill
The excitement among the wild creatures is contagious as Little Georgie enthusiastically tells every one of them that new folks are coming to the old farmhouse. All of the animals anxiously await the day the newcomers will arrive, afraid they might be the kind who have guns or dogs or even poison.- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1945 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780670586752
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The Railroad To Freedom: A Story of the Civil War
Harriet Tubman, a slave, escapes from the South but goes back again and again, leading three hundred other slaves North to freedom via the dangerous Under ground Railroad. The horrifying yet often thrilling adventures are based on incidents from Tubman's life.- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1933 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780152651190
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Ramona and Her Father
Ramona is in second grade when her father loses his job and her mother begins to work full-time. Ramona tries her best to help her family through the crisis, even starting a campaign to get her father to quit smoking. Her worries, problems, and joys, presented with lively good humor, are common to many children her age.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1978 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780380709168
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Ramona Quimby, Age 8
Ramona is now starting the third grade and her life is full of the usual hilarious trials that cause her to be labeled a “nuisance and show-off” by her new teacher. Whether she is deciding if she prefers her printed Q to the floppy cursive one, getting raw egg in her hair, or facing an interminably boring Sunday, Ramona is always a memorable character.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1982 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780440473503
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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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Rifles for Watie
Sixteen-year-old Jeff, already a combat veteran in the Union Army and winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor, is captured by the rebel troops of General Stand Watie, a Cherokee Indian, and forced to become one of his scouts.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1958 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780064470308
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A Ring of Endless Light
Sixteen-year-old Vicky and her family spend the summer on a New England island with her dying grandfather. All summer long she and her family are preoccupied with the mysteries of life, death, and eternity, yet there is still time for Vicky to help with a Marine Biology Station dolphin project and to date two boys.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1981 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780440972327
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Cassie Logan and her brothers are part of a warm, intelligent, and courageous black family in rural Mississippi during the Depression. They try to maintain their pride as they take abuse from white children and then recognize that their personal difficulties are only symptoms of greater problems within their community.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1977 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780803774735
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Roller Girl
Astrid falls in love with roller derby and learns how to be tougher, stronger, and fearless. Jamieson perfectly captures the highs and lows of growing up in this dynamic graphic novel.- Fiction, Graphic Novels, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2016 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780803740167
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Roller Skates
Her wealthy parents in Europe, Lucinda spends a glorious year living with two teachers, skating all over New York City, and making friends everywhere. The people she meets, whether it is her impoverished musician neighbor or the hansom cab driver, appreciate her energy, friendliness, and determination.- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1937 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9781435206045
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Rufus M.
A lively and imaginative little boy, Rufus is the youngest of the four Moffat children. Anxious to do his part for the war effort, he knits washcloths, plants a victory garden, and earns enough money selling popcorn to become a Victory Boy.- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1944 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780152025779
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Rules
“A boy can take off his shirt to swim, but not his shorts.” Twelve-year-old Catherine creates rules for her younger, autistic brother David in an attempt to normalize his life and her own. In her debut novel, Lord's heroine learns to use words to forge connections with her brother, her workaholic father, and a paraplegic friend.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2007 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 0-439-44382-2
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Runaway Papoose
Little Nah-tee runs away when outlaw Indians attack her family's camp. Her parents cannot find her and move on with the others. Nah-tee and a young shepherd boy she meets have many adventures as they cross the mesa in search of her parents.- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1929 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997488862
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Sarah, Plain and Tall
Life on the prairie with two children and no wife is lonely and difficult, so Caleb and Anna's father advertises for a wife. Sarah answers his ad and soon agrees to come all the way from Maine for a visit. Captivated by her, Anna and Caleb worry that Sarah misses the sea too much to stay with them.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1986 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780062399526
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Savvy
This rich first-person narrative draws readers into a wild bus ride, winding through the countryside on a journey of self-discovery for Mibs Beaumont and her companions.- Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 2009 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780803733060
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Scary Stories for Young Foxes
Two fox kits encounter a variety of terrifying episodes in this chilling and skillfully crafted horror book for children.- Fiction, Scary Stories
- John Newbery Medal 2020 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781250181428
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Scorpions
Hoping to find a way to raise money for an appeal for his imprisoned older brother, twelve-year-old Jamal agrees to try to become the leader of his brother's Harlem gang, the Scorpions. Involvement with the gang (and the gun he is given) leads to tragedy for Jamal and his friend Tito.- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1989 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780060243647
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Seabird
To help him while away the hours on the whaling ship, Ezra carves a mascot, Seabird, which becomes his constant companion as he journeys around the world and finally gets his own ship. For four generations Seabird brings companionship and luck to Ezra's family as they sail the sea.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1949 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780440841159
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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
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The Secret River
When hard times come to the Florida forest people, little Calpurnia and her dog, Buggyhorse, go to the wise woman of the forest for help. Advised to follow her nose, Calpurnia discovers a beautiful river full of fish. She catches many and brings them home, making hard times “soft.”- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 1956 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780684126364
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Shabanu, Daughter of the Wind
Spirited and courageous Shabanu, younger daughter of present-day Pakistani camel herders, loves her family's life and her role in caring for their camels. Both Shabanu and her older sister are betrothed to brothers, but as her sister's wedding nears, a calam ity occurs that changes forever the life of independent Shabanu.- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1990 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9781406353563
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Shadow of a Bull
With everyone waiting for him to become a great bullfighter like his father, Manolo is afraid to let them know that he has a different dream—to become a doctor. He trains and practices for the ring until finally he has the courage and confidence to admit that he can never be a bullfighter.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1965 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780689300424
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Shadrach
After Davie's grandfather promises him a rabbit of his own, the little boy's excitement is nearly uncontainable. Davie bravely gathers food near a dangerous Dutch canal, helps get his hutch ready, and, when the rabbit arrives, lavishes attention and affection on the little animal.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1954 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780060215460
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Shen of the Sea
Sixteen charming and funny original stories are told in traditional folktale style. Most of the stories explain the origins of things like printing, chopsticks, and gunpowder. In several stories, the main character, always reacting the opposite of what is expected, is tricked by the smarter, minor characters.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales, Short Stories
- John Newbery Medal 1926 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780525392446
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Shiloh
Marty Preston, an eleven-year-old West Virginian boy, befriends a stray dog and while protecting the dog from abuse wrestles with universal questions of honesty, commitment, and ethical decision making. Marty discovers that discerning right from wrong is not as straightforward as he had imagined.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1992 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 0-689-31614-3
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Show Way
Jacqueline Woodson's magnificent poem “Show Way” tells the story of slavery, emancipation, and triumph for each generation of her maternal ancestors. She pays tribute to the creative women who guided their “tall and straight-boned” daughters to courage, self-sufficiency, and freedom. Whether with quilts or stories, poems or songs, these women discovered and shared the strength to carry on.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2006 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 0-399-23749-6
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The Sign of the Beaver
Left alone in the Maine wilderness, Matt first loses his rifle and food and then is savagely stung by bees. Found by Saknis, chief of the Beaver tribe, Matt is cared for in exchange for teaching the chief's grandson to read. As the boys' friendship develops, Matt gains an appreciation for the heritage and skills of the Beaver tribe.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1984 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780395338902
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The Silver Pencil
After her father's sudden death, Janet and her mother begin a series of moves that take them from Trinidad, to England, to the United States, and then to Nova Scotia. Along the way, Janet holds fast to the silver pencil her father gave her, finding that writing is a solace.- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1945 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780140347920
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Sing Down the Moon
At fourteen, Bright Morning dares to be optimistic about her future. Her mother is a wealthy Navajo, and Bright Morning is to marry Tall Boy, a young Navajo warrior. Then she is wrenched from her home by Spanish slavers. When freed, she is uprooted again, this time by the cavalry, who force the Navajo to make a 300-mile march to Bosque Redondo.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1971 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780395109199
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The Singing Tree
Four years after the end of The Good Master, the First World War has started, and Mother, Jancsi, and cousin Kate are left to take care of the farm as Father and Uncle Sandor are called to fight. The three of them hold the farm together and make it a refuge for orphans, relatives, and even prisoners of war.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1940 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780140345438
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A Single Shard
Park takes readers to twelfth-century Korea to tell a timeless story of dedication to one's dreams and art in A Single Shard. Tree-ear, an orphan, becomes fascinated with a nearby community of potters. Drawn by their exquisite craftsmanship, the adolescent boy begins to assist the master potter Min. Tree-ear's determination and bravery in pursuing his dream of becoming a potter take readers on a literary journey that demonstrates how courage, honor, and perseverance can overcome great odds and bring great happiness.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2002 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: (0-395-97827-0)
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The Slave Dancer
Kidnapped and forced to play his fife while the slaves “dance,” thirteen-year-old Jessie learns all too soon about the savagery of the slave trade. For four long months he lives with the crew's cruelty until a storm wrecks the ship and Jessie and Ras, a would-be slave, are the only survivors.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1974 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780878880621
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Smoky, the Cowhorse
Born free on the open range, Smoky roams the hills until he is caught and gentled by Clint, a cowboy. Stolen and cruelly treated, Smoky kills his captor and runs as an outlaw. Captured again, he becomes a rodeo horse until once more he meets up with Clint and lives out his life on the range where he was born.- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1927 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780684128757
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A Solitary Blue
Abandoned at the age of seven by his cause-conscious mother, Jeff is left to fend for himself and take care of his absent-minded-professor father. Not until Jeff is stricken with pneumonia at the age of twelve does his father understand how he, too, has deserted his son. Slowly the two build a close, strong relationship that is able to help them survive and grow.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1984 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780689310089
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Somewhere in the Darkness
Jimmy Little had always wanted a father. However, when Crab, his father, who is virtually a stranger, appears in a dark hallway straight from a prison hospital, it is not at all what he had hoped for. On the tense, frightening trip with Crab to Chicago and then to Alabama, Jimmy finds he must learn self-knowledge as well as compassion to deal with a difficult and dangerous situation.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1993 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 0-590-42411-4
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Song of The Pines: A Story of Norwegian Lumbering in Wisconsin
An orphan, fifteen-year-old Nils joins the Svendsen family and other Norwegian emigrants as they head toward America in the 1850s. They travel to Wisconsin where they stake out a claim for a farm. Nils, having found work in the lumber camps, creates his own business and future in America.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1950 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780030497155
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Spice and the Devil's Cave
At a workshop in Portugal, Bartholomew Diaz, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan gather to discuss their theory that an all-sea route around the Cape of Good Hope, also known as the Devil's Cave, must exist. The theft by pirates of the only known maps adds interest and intrigue.- Fiction, Biography, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1931 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780394916620
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Splendors and Glooms
Lizzie Rose, Parsefall and Clara are caught in the clutches of a wicked puppeteer and a powerful witch in this deliciously dark and complex tale set in Dickensian England, where adventure and suspense are interwoven into nuanced explorations of good versus evil.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2013 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780763653804
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The Story of Appleby Capple
For his Cousin Clement's ninety-ninth birthday, five-year-old Appleby is determined to give the old man the thing he wants most to see: a zebra butterfly. The boy wanders through the alphabet looking for the butterfly. Ink illustrations work people and objects around all twenty-six letters.- Fiction, General Fiction, Alphabet Books
- John Newbery Medal 1951 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997489838
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Strawberry Girl
Birdie's family wants to make a good living growing strawberries and oranges in turn-of-the-century Florida. Unfortunately their shiftless neighbors, the Slaters, fight them every step of the way.- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1946 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780397301096
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A String in the Harp
Their father's remoteness and the strangeness of school in Wales make the children's adjustment to their mother's death even more difficult. Then twelve-year-old Peter finds an ancient harp key that pulls him back into Welsh history, helping him discover a purpose to living.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1977 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9781416948278
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Sugaring Time
The author and photographer record a family's old-fashioned method of sugaring. When the right time finally comes, family members tap the maple trees, boil the sap, and enjoy a sugar-on-snow party and a pancake breakfast. The family's enjoyment of sugaring is evident in the often poetic text and the clear black-and-white photographs.- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1984 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780027516807
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Surviving the Applewhites
Tolan features pierced and spike-haired Jake, who has been expelled from every possible public school before his unwilling arrival at Wit's End, N.C., and the homeschool run by the chaotic and outrageous Applewhite family. The eccentric characters and fast pace culminate in a hilarious musical production that forces Jake to grow.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2003 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 0-06-623602-9
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Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush
Life changes radically for fourteen-year-old Tree and her older disabled brother when the ghost of Brother Rush appears to Tree, first in the street and then in her home. The handsome ghost of her mother's brother takes her back in time to bear witness to the past and to learn about the terrible disease that is killing her own brother.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1983 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780380651931
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Swift Rivers
When his mean-spirited uncle locks him out of the house where he was raised, Chris knows it is time to become a man. The harsh 1835 Wisconsin winter and the bountiful woods lead him to try floating logs down to St. Louis. As a part of the early days of the logging industry, Chris has many adventures on the river.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1933 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780606067928
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Swords of Steel
Although he has heard talk of the differences between the North and the South, it is not until 1859, when his beloved, free black friend is kidnapped to be sold, that John feels personal involvement in the conflict. In six years John grows from childhood to manhood with the Civil War intruding on and then enveloping his life.- Fiction, History, US History
- John Newbery Medal 1934 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997489180