Showing 1–50 of 119 titles
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Adam and Thomas
In the last months of World War II, two Jewish boys are taken from the Ghetto by their mothers to the forest of the Eastern Front and told to wait for their return. The boys forge a strong friendship, learning from one another and helping others escape through the woods. -
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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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 Baboon King
Set in East Africa, a rejected hunter becomes the reluctant leader of a baboon troop and learns about the differences among individuals, tolerance for others, the basis of power and his place in the world.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2000 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780440229070
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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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The Bathing Costume or the Worst Vacation of My Life
Separated from his parents for the first time, almost 8-year-old Myron dreads vacationing at his grandparents' house in the French countryside. Even more intimidating, family tradition dictates he master the “10-foot jump.” Myron ticks off multiple conquests during his “worst vacation,” and his newfound confidence proves how much he's grown.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2014 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592701414
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The Battle Horse
A young boy organizes a feudal jousting tournament between the preppies and the public school pupils with tragic consequences.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1982 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780027512403
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The Beast Player
In this complex fantasy, the future of the kingdom falls in young Elin's hands when she discovers she can communicate with Royal Beasts. Elin must decide to sacrifice her beliefs to save the kingdom from ensuing chaos or preserve the dignity and freedom of the animals she loves.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2020 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781250307460
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Big Wolf and Little Wolf, Such a Beautiful Orange!
Big Wolf lives alone under a tree until one day Little Wolf appears. Bit by bit, Big Wolf allows Little Wolf to join him in daily activities. Only when Little Wolf goes away does Big Wolf realize how much he cares for his new friend.- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2010 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592701063
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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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The Boys from St. Petri
It is 1942, and Germany has occupied Denmark. A group of teenage boys dare to do what their elders have not—show resistance to their Nazi invaders. At first just childish pranks, the boys' tactics become deadly earnest and increasingly dangerous.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1995 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780525451211
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Brave Story
The book tells the story of a boy named Wataru whose chaotic life leads him to enter the videogame-infused world of Vision to alter his fate. This complicated quest, with a real-world rival, and fierce and friendly creatures, unleashes a future Wataru could not have anticipated. The wisdom and power Wataru gains on his journey enables him to embrace the transformed reality to which he returns.- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2008 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781421527734
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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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The Cat and Mouse Who Shared a House
A clever retelling of the Grimm brothers' tale with the moral to be wary of the promises of one's natural enemies.
- Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1976 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780809812141
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The Cat: Or, How I Lost Eternity
“The Cat: Or, How I Lost Eternity” is a timeless fable featuring willful young Christine's attempts to understand the nature of true learning and friendship. After imagining encounters with a persistent, sassy, mysterious cat, she discovers she can choose to act on behalf of others. Child-friendly exchanges created by a celebrated German children's book writer are accompanied by sophisticated artwork in an exceptionally handsome little volume.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2008 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781571316769
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Catherine’s War
This graphic novel tells the story of Rachel, a Jewish girl forced to change her identity during World War II. As Catherine, she uses a camera to document her experiences, vividly capturing moments of terror, exhilaration, and joy.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2021 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062915603
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Coffee, Rabbit, Snowdrop, Lost
This gentle, intergenerational story of a beloved grandfather sliding into dementia delivers an honest, affirming portrayal of love, dementia, depression, frustration, and hope.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2022 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592703739
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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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The Crow-Girl: The Children of Crow Cove
In this sparse yet moving novel, the Crow-Girl and her grandmother live in a stone house on a sea cove. After her grandmother dies, the child follows the beckoning cries of two crows and leaves her home. While on her journey, the Crow-Girl encounters people who attempt to break her spirit, as well as those who open their hearts and eventually become her chosen family.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2005 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780374312473
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Crutches
In war-ravaged Europe, a boy and an embittered man gradually become friends as the lad searches for his mother.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1989 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780688079918
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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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Damned Strong Love: The True Story of Willi G. And Stephan K.
A sixteen-year-old Polish boy falls in love with a Nazi airman during the German occupation.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1996 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780805037708
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Daniel Half Human and the Good Nazi
In this story of 1930s' Germany, a boy who initially enjoys the advantages of an affluent upbringing is forced into a life of deception after discovering that he is half-Jewish. The suspenseful plot revolves around the complicated relationship between Daniel and his friend Armin, who try to remain close even as the rise of Nazism takes them in different directions. Eventually both must make choices that change their own and each other's lives.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2005 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780689857478
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Departure Time
An eleven-year-old mourns the death of her father in chapters set alternately in the real world and a dreamlike hotel staffed by odd creatures. She struggles to escape the snares of grief and regret, growing toward wholeness and acceptance.- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2011 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781608980093
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Different: A Story of the Spanish Civil War
Told in the alternating voices of two brothers, this picture book reveals the everyday life and deprivation faced by the siblings during the Spanish Civil War.
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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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Don't Take Teddy
A young boy recounts his difficulties in trying to protect an older, retarded brother.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1969 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780684132136
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Dragonfly Eyes
In a story spanning three generations, a family, whose wealth brings them great honor, becomes a target for abuse and persecution during China’s Cultural Revolution due to their mixed heritage and possessions.
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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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Eidi
Feeling displaced by the birth of her half-brother, Eidi leaves her beloved family in Crow Cove and sets out on a journey to discover her independence and talents in this sequel to “The Crow-Girl.”- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2010 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780374312671
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A Faraway Island
The book tells the story of two Jewish sisters from Vienna, Austria, twelve-year-old Stephie and her younger sister Nellie, who are sent by their parents to Sweden to escape the Nazis. Nellie adapts easily, but Stephie faces painful challenges. This engaging novel explores the importance of family, friendship and personal growth.- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2010 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780385736176
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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. -
Friedrich
Two young friends, one Jewish, grow up in Nazi Germany.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1972 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780808593027
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The Friends
Three sixth-graders spy on a neighbor, who they think is going to die. Instead, he becomes a good friend.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1997 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780374324605
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A Game for Swallows: To Die, To Leave, To Return
In her graphic novel memoir, Abirached focuses on one night during the Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990) during which she, her brother, and their neighbors huddle in the safest corner of their apartment sharing memories, food and comfort.- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2013 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781575059419
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Garmann's Summer
Hole introduces us to six-year-old Garmann during his last summer before starting school. The humorous and poetic text, combined with surreal and multi-layered artwork, creates a truly unique and complex look at the universality of fear and uncertainty.- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2009 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780802853394
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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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A Hand Full of Stars
A teenager who wants to be a journalist describes in his diary his daily life in his hometown of Damascus, Syria.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1991 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780525445357
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Henrietta and the Golden Eggs
An innovative book design captures the heart of this allegorical tale of a persistent and clever hen that pursues dreams leading to better conditions for the 3,333 chickens on a poultry farm.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2003 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781567922103
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Hidden: A Child's Story of the Holocaust
“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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Hiroshima No Pika
Strong text and striking pictures tell the tragedy of Hiroshima through events that happen to a seven-year-old girl.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1983 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780688012977
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Hostage to War: a True Story
First-person account of a Russian girl's World War II hardships. Enduring terrible conditions and near-starvation in workcamps, Wassiljewa survived through liberation, but had more obstacles to overcome before fulfilling her dream to become a teacher.- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1998 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780590298865
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How I Became an American
Ten-year-old Johann recalls the hardships and triumphs of the immigrant experience in 1902, as his German family emigrates in search of the "paradise" said to lie in America.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2002 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780812648751
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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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In the Land of Ur, the Discovery of Ancient Mesopotamia
Through archaeological discoveries, the author reconstructs the history of the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1971 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780394908076
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In the Meadow of Fantasies
In this imaginative parable, a girl and seven horses embark on a fantastical journey in which the horses gather to share their visions and dreams.
- Fiction, Fantasy
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2022 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781939810908