Showing 1–29 of 29 titles
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As Time Went By
An abandoned ship finds new purpose when displaced villagers make it their new home. -
Asphalt Angels
Abandoned on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, thirteen-year-old Alex joins a group of children like him and finds himself adapting to his new life.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2000 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9781886910430
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The Ballad of a Broken Nose
Bart, a quirky Norwegian 13-year-old, faces many odds: an alcoholic, overweight mother who loves him dearly; life in a run-down apartment; classmates who bully him and break his nose; and boxing lessons he takes to toughen himself—all juxtaposed with his desire to become an opera singer!
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2017 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781481415422
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A Book of Coupons
Monsieur Noël welcomes his fifth grade class with permission slips for such unlikely activities as sleeping late, forgetting homework, and making lots of noise, which gets him into trouble with a sour principal. This charming and deceptively simple school story presents valuable insights into what really matters in life.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2002 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780670899708
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Brown: My Alter Ego Is a Superhero
When bullies destroy his fort, Rusty dons superhero garb and seeks revenge.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2020, Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592702121
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Buster's World
With robust humor, a would-be musician copes with taunting classmates and an alcoholic father.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1990 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780525444756
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Collector of Moments
When Max, an artist, departs for a long journey, the boy who is his friend and neighbor visits his apartment and discovers an exhibition of pictures created just for him.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2000 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780374315207
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Cry, Heart, But Never Break
The figure of Death gently eases the pain of four siblings as they accept the loss of their grandmother.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2017 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781592701872
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The Distance Between Me and the Cherry Tree
Fifth-grader Mafalda discovers what is important in life as she loses her sight to a degenerative disease in this thoughtful, coming-of-age novel.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2020 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781534439627
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Do Fish Sleep?
Ten-year-old Jette comes to terms with her younger brother's death in this honest story about loss and the search for understanding.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2020 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592702855
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Edison: The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure
In a quest for treasure, Pete, an excited and persistent young mouse, appears in the Professor's class at the University of Mice. A simple request for assistance turns into a complex and technical adventure with an unexpected conclusion that parallels one of the most important inventions of all time.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2019 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780735843226
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The Fox on the Swing
The book tells the story of Paul, who lives a fairly ordinary life with his parents, but whose routine is interrupted by a moody and deep-thinking fox who challenges Paul's perspective on happiness and predictability. His friendship with the fox vacillates between moments of whimsy and philosophical ponderings in this exceptional picture book. -
Grandma Lives in a Perfume Village
Xiao Le's grandmother passes away soon after he spends a rare day visiting her. His mother is sad, but Xiao Le helps her feel better, telling her what Grandma is doing in Heaven.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2016 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780735842168
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If You Didn't Have Me
A boy relates his experiences while living on his grandmother's farm.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1988 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780689504068
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Jerome By Heart
Raphael loves Jerome and, in spite of the response from his parents, he is not afraid to say that he knows his best friend by heart.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2019 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592702503
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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)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780802854308
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Nero Corleone: A Cat's Story
A bold and self-serving tom cat reigns supreme both in the farmyard in Italy where he was born and later in the comfortable home in Germany to which a vacationing couple takes him and his helpless sister.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1998 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670873951
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Over the Ocean
Depicted through serene watercolor spreads, a young girl stands on a beach and imagines the world beyond the ocean.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2017 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781452145150
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Pulga
A Colombian waif takes a job as a trucker's helper and sees what life outside of Bogota is like.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1973 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780688317966
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The Robber and Me
Here begins the story of Boniface, who lands in a remote corner of the forest, in the god-forsaken village of Graab, where he makes the acquaintance of Robber Knapp.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1998 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780805055993
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Ronia, the Robber's Daughter
When the fearless daughter of a renegade robber meets the son of a rival chief, she gets caught between the two clans.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1984 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780416262209
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Run for Your Life
In alternating voices, this Italian novel tells the story of two brothers separated by Mafia violence.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2019 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9781632061652
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Samir and Yonatan
When Samir, a Palestinian boy, enters an Israeli hospital for surgery, the initial fear and antagonism he feels is mitigated by his bond with Yonatan, an Israeli. Their relationship grows as they face their own physical and emotional trials.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2001 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780439135047
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Secret Letters from 0 to 10
Ten-year-old Ernest lives a boring existence in Paris with his grandmother until a lively girl named Victory enters his class at school.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1999 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780670880072
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Vendela in Venice
On a visit to Venice with her father, Vendela experiences the richness and beauty of the city and its palaces, gondolas, and statues.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2000 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789129645590
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When a Wolf Is Hungry
Dapper wolf Edmond Bigsnout attempts to eat a fellow city-dwelling rabbit but is thwarted at every turn by the bunny and his neighbors.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2018 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780802854827
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When Spring Comes to the DMZ
A grandfather brings his family to visit Korea's demilitarized zone, which inadvertently has evolved into a nature preserve with rich flora and fauna amid the barbed wire and warning signs.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2020 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780874869729
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The Wonderful Fluffy Little Squishy
Five-year-old Eddie, after a spirited quest through the shops in her French village, parlays a brioche, a clover, a button, and a postage stamp into the perfect birthday gift for her mother. -
You Can't Be Too Careful!
Cause and effect is explored in this imaginative and unexpected tale of a rose, a cat, a gardener, and a broken heart.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2018 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780914671640