Showing 1–13 of 13 titles
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Anne Frank Beyond the Diary: A Photographic Remembrance
Photographs, illustrations, and maps accompany historical essays, diary excerpts, and interviews, providing an insight to Anne Frank and the massive upheaval that tore apart her world.- Nonfiction, Biography
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1994 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670849321
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The Apprentice
Working as an artist's apprentice in Renaissance Florence, thirteen-year-old Arduino makes a discovery which may cost him the chance to become a painter.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1994 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780374303891
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Crazy Lady
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
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
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
biography of a remarkable and complex woman is meticulously researched.- Fiction, Science Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1994 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 0-395-64566-2
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Grandfather's Journey
Grandfather's Journey eloquently portrays a Japanese immigrant's travels to a new land. Exquisite watercolors portray vast landscapes along with intimate family portraits that communicate hope, dignity, sadness, and love. Say powerfully connects the personal and the universal to create a rare harmony of longing and belonging.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1994 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780395570357
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In the Small, Small Pond
Bright colors and lively language describe the cycle of pond life. Rhyming alliterative text and vibrant illustrations are filled with movement and fun in a joyous celebration of the natural world.- Fiction, Poetry
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1994 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780805022643
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Owen
A preschooler mouse, Owen, and his concerned parents confront a classic childhood drama: releasing the trusty, fuzzy blanket. Confident economical line and inspired layout convey Owen's spirited tenacity as he dances toward greater independence.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1994 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780688114497
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Peppe the Lamplighter
Lewin vividly captures the bustling market scenes, bleak tenement rooms, and the lamplit streets of turn-of-the-century New York's Little Italy. Dramatic watercolors portray young Peppe's struggle to help support his immigrant family and to win his father's respect.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1994 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780688102692
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The Princess in the Kitchen Garden
As their father becomes more absorbed in his work, Matthew and his sister Hannah come to terms with their mother's death in very unusual ways.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1994 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780374361228
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Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest
McDermott reshapes the familiar trickster tale from the Pacific Northwest in which Raven steals light from the Sky Chief and brings it to people. Raven's spirit world is boldly colored and hard-edged, a strong graphic contrast to the soft watercolor background of the real Northwest landscape.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1994 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780152656614
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Yo! Yes?
Through bold, original use of line and angle, color and space, Raschka celebrates friendship and offers a timeless message about taking risks. The brief, rhythmic text invites enthusiastic sharing.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1994 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780531054697