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The John Newbery Medal is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children of the American Library Association (ALA) to the author of the Outstanding American book for children. The award has been given since 1922. Together with the Caldecott Medal, it is considered the most prestigious award for children's literature in the United States. It is named for John Newbery, an 18th century publisher of juvenile books.
AYear : 1960
Onion John HarperCollins
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""One of the distinguished books of our time. . . . The writing has dignity and strength."" - SLJ.
AYear : 1961
Island of the Blue Dolphins Thorndike Press
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""It is not only an unusual adventure of survival, but also a tale of natural beauty and personal discovery."" - School Library Journal (School Library Journal )
AYear : 1962
AYear : 1963
A Wrinkle in Time Square Fish
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""Yoo's cover art is enchanting."--Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast (blog) "A coming of age fantasy story that sympathizes with typical teen girl awkwardness and insecurity, highlighting courage, resourcefulness and the importance of famiyl ties as key to overcoming them."" - Carol Platt Liebau, author, in the New York Post
AYear : 1964
It's Like This, Cat IndyPublish
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""Different, humorous, with a touch of the vernacular, and a great feeling for the city and its many peoples."" - Saturday Review
AYear : 1965
Shadow of a Bull Aladdin
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""A quiet style caps the explosive tension of this situation, making it more intense. . . . excellent writing and a story with both strength and depth."" - Publishers Weekly
AYear : 1966
I, Juan de Pareja Square Fish
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"“An excellent novel, written in the form of an autobiography, about the painter Velázquez and his Negro slave and assistant, Juan de Pareja . . . [who] was legally prohibited from painting because he was a slave.”" - The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
AYear : 1967
AYear : 1968
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Aladdin
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"Such is the impact of timeless novels . . . they never leave us. E. L. Konigsburg won the 1967 Newbery Medal for this tale of how Claudia and her brother run away to the museum in order to teach their parents a lesson. Little do they know that mystery awaits!" - This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
AYear : 1969
The High King Henry Holt and Co.
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""Greater, more disastrous, and demanding more courage are the battles into which Taran leads his followers against Arawn Death-Lord.... The book has the philosophical depth and overtones of great fantasy."" - The Horn Book
AYear : 1970
Sounder HarperCollins
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"Decades later, the bittersweet story still rings true, as strong-spirited individuals continue to battle the evil of prejudice. (Ages 9 to 12)" - Emilie Coulter
AYear : 1971
AYear : 1972
AYear : 1973
Julie of the Wolves HarperTeen
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"If she trusts her Eskimo instincts, will she stand a chance of surviving? John Schoenherr's line drawings suggest rather than tell about the compelling experiences of a girl searching for answers in a bleak landscape that at first glance would seem to hold nothing. Fans of Jean Craighead George's stunning, Newberry Medal-winning coming-of-age story won't want to miss Julie (1994) and Julie's Wolf Pack (1998)." - Emilie Coulter
AYear : 1974
The Slave Dancer Aladdin; Reprint edition
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""Movingly and realistically presents one of the most gruesome chapters of history."" - Booklist, starred review
AYear : 1975
M.C. Higgins, the Great Aladdin
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"The intensity of family bonds, the depth of rural superstition, and the grim tragedy of environmental destruction weave together in a story that is as complex as it is beautiful. Not surprisingly, Virginia Hamilton, who has won every major award given to authors, received the Newbery Medal, the National Book Award, and the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award for this excellent novel. (Ages 13 and older)" - Emilie Coulter
AYear : 1976
The Grey King Simon Pulse
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"Children not familiar with the earlier books in the series may find the basic premise a bit confusing since Will's status as an "old one" and the conflict between the light and the dark are not given much explanation. However, this audiobook is so well done that those who enjoy fantasy will relish it." - Louise L. Sherman, formerly Anna C. Scott School, Leonia, NJ
AYear : 1977
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Puffin
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"The trilogy follows the Logan family through the Depression and into World War II, as they confront tragic loss and joyful triumphs. By the age of 17, Cassie is dreaming of college and law school, but still battling horrific racism. This is a tremendously powerful, dramatic, and beautifully written series. (Ages 9 to 12)" - Emilie Coulter
AYear : 1978
Bridge to Terabithia HarperTeen
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"Jess and Leslie find solace in the sanctuary of Terabithia until a tragedy strikes and the two are separated forever. In a style that is both plain and powerful, Katherine Paterson's characters will stir your heart and put a lump in your throat." -
AYear : 1979
The Westing Game Puffin
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"A supersharp mystery....Confoundingly clever, and very funny." -
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