Showing 1–3 of 3 titles

• List: Mildred L. Batchelder Award
• Genre: Fiction
• Award year: 2015

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  Hidden: A Child's Story of the Holocaust

  By Loic Dauvillier, Marc Lizano (Illustrator), Greg Salsedo (Colorist), Alexis Siegel (Translator)

  “In this evocative graphic novel, a grandmother recounts her childhood experiences hiding from the Nazis in World War II France.  Surrounded by cruelty, Dounia also benefited from the exceptional kindness and courage of her protectors.  The telling of her story to her grandchild brings healing and hope.”

  • Fiction, Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction
  • Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2015 (Honor Title)
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781596438736
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  Mikis and the Donkey

  By Bibi Dumon Tak, Philip Hopman (Illustrator), Laura Watkinson

  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)
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780802854308
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  Nine Open Arms

  By Benny Lindelauf, Dasha Tolstikova (Illustrator), John Nieuwenhuizen (Translator)

  In this intricately plotted book, Fing's loving but fractious family moves into a new house outside of town and gradually discovers a “tragical tragedy” concerning the mysterious man living in the hedge.  Combining elements of historical fiction, mystery and magical realism with large doses of humor, this book enthralls.

  • Fiction, Historical Fiction
  • Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2015 (Honor Title)
  • Older
  • ISBN: 9781592701469