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The Apple and the Arrow
Caught by tyrant Gessler's soldier, Walter's father, William Tell, is forced to either shoot an apple on Walter's head or die. He successfully shoots the apple but is imprisoned. Breaking free, Tell kills Gessler and starts the revolution that wins Switzerland's freedom.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1952 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780590433280
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The Defender
In turn-of-the-century Siberia, Turgen, a widowed hunter and herbalist, becomes the target of the local shaman when he begins to protect the shy, fast-disappearing mountain rams. Turgen's only friends are a poor widow, whom he befriends and marries, and her two children.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1952 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997489869
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Ginger Pye
The only clue to the mysterious disappearance of Ginger, the Pye family dog, is the unusual man in the mustard-colored hat. Jerry and Rachel look everywhere for their little dog, occasionally seeing the mustard-hatted man, and finally solve the mystery of Ginger's disappearance.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1952 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780152309305
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The Light at Tern Rock
Although Mr. Flagg has promised to get them back to shore by December 15, Aunt Martha and Ronnie suddenly realize that they are stuck at the lonely lighthouse until after Christmas. At first angry and sullen, Ronnie finally joins Aunt Martha in a very special celebration of the holiday.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1952 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670428366
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Minn of the Mississippi
Over a twenty-five-year period a snapping turtle makes her way from the source of the Mississippi to the Delta. Along the way she encounters a variety of adventures, lays eggs as she grows older, and introduces readers to the varied people, places, and wildlife along the river.- Fiction, Animals, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1952 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780395175781