Showing 101–117 of 117 titles
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These Happy Golden Years
Laura Ingalls, though still a student herself, begins teaching in small schools and sewing to earn tuition money for Mary's education. Whether working hard in town, teaching, living on her family's claim on the Dakota prairie, or finally deciding to marry Almanzo, Laura realizes how lucky she is to have her warm, happy family.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1944 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780606050715
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Tod of the Fens
Fifteenth-century Boston, England, is the setting for the amusing tale of Tod, who lives with a band of men just outside of town. Prince Hal, later to become Henry V, roves about the town in various disguises. Tod, realizing what is happening, tells no one and plays along with the game that is afoot.- Fiction, Mystery, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1929 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9781545203132
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Tree of Freedom
During the American Revolution, the Venable family leaves North Carolina to seek new land and get away from British oppression. Their exciting month-long trek over the mountains to Kentucky starts them on the way to new freedom, symbolized by the apple tree, whose seeds have come with the family all the way from France.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1950 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780844664019
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The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Avi weaves a finely crafted tale of high seas adventure and gripping suspense, made rich by thirteen-year-old Charlotte's deepening understanding of honor and herself.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1991 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: (0-531-05893-X)
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Trumpeter of Krakow
For two hundred years the Charnetski family has guarded Poland's most famous jewel. When the czar of Russia finds out about the valuable crystal, he sends men to steal it before the Charnetskis can get it to the king of Poland. Adventure, mystery, and self-sacrifice fill this medieval story set in Krakow.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1929 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780027501407
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Turtle in Paradise
Sassy eleven-year-old Turtle finds her life turned on end when she is sent to live with her aunt in Depression-era Key West. With vivid details, witty dialogue and outrageous escapades, Jennifer Holm successfully explores the meaning of family and home… and lost treasures found.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2011 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780375836886
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Vaino
Ancient legends of Finland, the lives of three children, and the Finnish Revolution of 1917 are blended together to tell a story filled with strong patriotic spirit. Vaino and his older brother and sister become a part of the revolution that finally frees Finland of foreign domination.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1930 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997488954
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The War That Saved My Life
Bradley's powerful plot, remarkably drawn characters, and sparse language are outstanding components of this novel about courage, community, and conviction. (Newbery Honor Book)- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2016 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780803740815
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963
From its hilarious opening chapters to its shattering conclusion, The Watsons Go to Birmingham is a compelling novel that brings to life an African-American family. It draws together everyday events in such a way as to send the Watsons on a journey to Birmingham that will change them forever. The depiction of devastating events in Birmingham integrates the dichotomy of familial love and stability with the racial strife of the 1960s.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1996 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: (0-385-32175-9)
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We Dream of Space
In the days before the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, the Thomas siblings navigate the dangerous space of middle school and the fractured constellation of their family.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2021 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062747303
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The Wednesday Wars
Seventh-grader Holling Hoodhood is convinced his teacher hates him. Through their Wednesday afternoon Shakespeare sessions she helps him cope with events both wildly funny and deadly serious. “To thine own self be true” is just one of the life lessons he learns.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2008 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: (0-618-72483-4)
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The White Stag
Based on legends about the founding of Hungary, this stirring story begins with Nimrod receiving a prophesy from God. He tells his people to follow the White Stag and Nimrod's sons to the west. During their long and dangerous journey, the people move valiantly westward until the birth of Attila, who one day leads them heroically into what becomes Hungary.- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- John Newbery Medal 1938 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780140312584
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Whittington
Armstrong creates a glorious barnyard fantasy that seamlessly weaves together three tales: Whittington the cat's arrival on Bernie's farm, his retelling of the traditional legend of his fourteenth-century namesake, and one boy's struggle to learn to read. The tales unite the disparate citizens of the barn community in a celebration of oral and written language, the support of friends, the healing power of humor, and the triumph of life.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2006 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 0-375-82864-8
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The Witch of Blackbird Pond
When her grandfather dies, sixteen-year-old Kit leaves the West Indies to live with her Puritan Aunt Rachel and her family. Kit's lively personality, her bright clothes, and her friendship with an outcast Quaker woman make her a target for charges of witchcraft in 1687 New England.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1959 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780440495963
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Wolf Hollow
In this coming-of-age story, spunky and courageous Annabelle defends a veteran who has become the target of local bullying attacks.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2017 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781101994825
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A Year Down Yonder
A linked series of vignettes set in rural Illinois during the Depression, A Year Down Yonder tells the story of fifteen-year-old Mary Alice who leaves Chicago to spend a year with Grandma Dowdel. Her initial apprehension about life in a small town with a scheming old woman gradually gives way to admiration and love as she recognizes the warm heart behind Grandma's shenanigans.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2001 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 0-8037-2518-3
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Young Mac of Fort Vancouver
Traveling west to Fort Vancouver in 1832, Young Mac is determined to become a furtrading Northman and not a full-fledged member of the white world. Contact with Dr. McLoughlan, head of the fort, and other white and mixed-heritage men causes him to reconsider his decision.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1941 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780690910551
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