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Written in 1921, this book traces the history of the human race from evolution and our earliest ancestors up to and including World War I. Illustrated with b&w drawings. Winner of the 1922 Newbery Medal, the first book to be so honored.

Ten-year-old Tommy Stubbins, the son of an English cobbler, tells of his amazing adventures with the marvelous Doctor Dolittle, who can understand and communicate with animals. When Doctor Dolittle goes on a long voyage in search of his botanist friend Long Arrow, Tommy accompanies him, along with Jip the dog, Chee-Chee the monkey, Polynesia the parrot and Crown Prince Bumpo. Illustrated with b&w drawings. Winner of the 1923 Newbery Medal.

In this story set in the 17th century, orphan Philip Marsham signs on to become a crew member of the "Rose of Devon," a frigate bound for Newfoundland. Halfway through the voyage, the ship is overthrown by pirates who force Philip to join them on their murderous expeditions. Winner of the 1924 Newbery Medal.

This collection of South American tales includes "A Tale of Three Tails", "El Enano", "Rairu and the Star Maiden", "The Wonderful Mirror", and "The Cat and the Dream Man". Woodcut illustrations accompany the text. Winner of the 1925 Newbery Medal.

This collection of stories from China includes "Ah Mee's Invention", "The Rain King's Daughter", "The Moon Maiden", "Contrary Chueh Chun", and "As Hai Low Kept House". Occasional b&w cut-paper illustrations accompany the text. Winner of the 1926 Newbery Medal.

Set in the early 20th century American west, this is the story of Smoky, a horse born in the wild who is eventually rounded up and trained by Clint, a cowboy who works on the Rocking R Ranch. Although Smoky misses his freedom, he soon forms a strong bond with Clint, a kind man who senses Smoky's innate intelligence. When Smoky is kidnapped by a horse rustler he experiences life with several different owners, some of whom treat him quite cruelly. However, just when Smoky's life looks the bleakest, he once again finds a new home. Illustrated with occasional b&w drawings. Winner of the 1927 Newbery Medal.

The story of the training of a carrier pigeon and its service during the First World War, revealing the bird's courageous and spirited adventures over the housetops of an Indian village, in the Himalayan Mountains, and on the French battlefield.

Set in 1461 Poland, this is the story of Joseph Charnetski, a young country boy who moves to the city of Krakow with his parents. Joseph doesn't know why, but his family is being pursued by some dangerous men who are determined to steal a mysterious object in his father's possession. Although Joseph doesn't know what the object is, he does know that his entire family is in grave danger, that no place in Poland seems safe for them, and that no one can be completely trusted. Winner of the 1929 Newbery Medal.

Over the hundred years of this chronicle, a doll named Hitty travels all over the world, witnesses wars, is dropped, stolen, has a number of different owners, and observes changes in manners and styles. Winner of the 1930 Newbery Medal.

When a poor Japanese artist and his humble housekeeper adopt a cat, good fortune results . Commissioned to create a painting of the dying Buddha blessing the animals, the artist is faced with a dilemma. Religious convention dictates that cats can not appear in religious paintings, but the artist defies tradition and paints his cat into the scene anyway, which brings about a true miracle. Winner of the 1931 Newbery Medal.

Written in 1931, this is a fictional account of the life of a "Present-day Navaho Indian Boy" named Younger Brother. Through Young Brother's adventures, readers become acquainted with life within the Navaho tribe. Illustrated with occasional b&w ink drawings. Winner of the 1932 Newbery Medal.

A biography of Louisa May Alcott--the author best known for her novel "Little Women". Illustrated with b&w photographs. Winner of the 1934 Newbery Medal.

Dobry is a peasant boy living in Bulgaria. Although everyone expects Dobry to take over the family farm when he grows up, he dreams of leaving home and becoming a sculptor. Will Dobry have to give up his dreams to please his family? Illustrated with b&w drawings. Winner of the 1935 Newbery Medal.

Set in New York City during the 1890s and based on the author's own childhood experiences, this is the story of Lucinda, a free-spirited 10-year-old tomboy who is living with a family friend while her parents travel through Europe. Pleased to be living with the relaxed Miss Peters, Lucinda spends her days rollerskating through the city, making friends with the junkman, chatting with friendly police officers, and playing with Tony, a boy whose father runs the local fruit stand. Black-and-white illustrations accompany the text. Winner of the 1937 Newbery Medal.

Rhythmic prose tells the history of the Huns and Magyars, including their migration from Asia to Europe. Illustrated with dramatic b&w drawings. Winner of the 1938 Newbery Medal.

Nine-year-old Garnet, who is actually almost 10, is sure she's found something magical when she spots a thimble in a dried-up river bed. Her feelings are confirmed when, a few hours later, it begins to rain thus bringing an end to a drought which had been threatening her family's farm. Now feeling very lucky, Garnet spends the rest of the summer having adventures with her best friend Citronella, visiting town without adult accompaniment, and preparing her pig for an appearance at the upcoming County Fair. Winner of the 1939 Newbery Medal.

Mafatu is the son of the Great Chief of Hikueru, a race of Polynesian people who admire courage above all else. However, Mafatu is not courageous--he has been afraid of the sea ever since the drowning death of his mother. All of the Hikueruan people know that Mafatu fears the sea, and they taunt him constantly. Finally, tired of the continual harassment, Mafatu sets out to prove the he is courageous. Determined to conquer his fear forever Mafatu set off on a sea journey in a canoe, with only his dog and an albatross for company. Winner of the 1941 Newbery Medal.

Set in the Hudson Valley of New York State in 1756 (when New York was still a British colony), this is the true story of the Van Alstyne family. When Mr. Van Alstyne is called away from home, he enlists the help of his 10-year-old son, Edward, to protect the family from Indian raids. He entrusts Edward with a matchlock gun, which must be set off with a flame since it does not use flint to set off the gunpowder charge. But when faced with a raid, Edward depends not only upon the gun, but also upon his mother and young sister. Illustrated with b&w drawings. Winner of the 1942 Newbery Medal.

Set in 13th-century England, this is the story of 11-year-old Adam, the son of Roger the Minstrel. While traveling with his father, Adam first loses his dog, Nick, to kidnappers. Then, as he frantically searches for Nick, Adam becomes separated from his father. Desperate, Adam travels through England visiting fairs and marketplaces in search of his father and his dog. Winner of the 1943 Newbery Medal.

Set in Boston on the brink of the American Revolution, this historical novel tells of observant 14-year-old silversmith apprentice Johnny Tremain, who, due to a bad burn on his hand, must give up silversmithing. Noticing the unrest in the city, Johnny becomes a dispatch rider for the Committee of Public Safety and is soon caught up in the thrilling undercurrents and rumblings which led to the Boston Tea Party and ultimately to the Battle of Lexington and the start of the Revolutionary War. Winner of the 1944 Newbery Medal.

George is a rabbit who lives on Rabbit Hill with moles, field mice, skunks, and other rabbits. When a new family moves nearby and plants a vegetable garden, the animals make plans to sneak into the garden to nibble at the growing vegetables, but they discover that there's no need to sneak--the humans leave food out for them every night. Illustrated with B&W drawings. Winner of the 1945 Newbery Medal.

Ten-year-old Birdie Boyer is excited--at last they have a new farm in the backwoods of Florida. Birdie dreams of the day that she can help start picking their crop of ripe and juicy strawberries. Making the farm prosper is not easy though: there are drought, heat, and cold snaps to suffer through. To make things worse, their new neighbors, the Slaters, are itching to feud. Winner of the 1946 Newbery Medal.

Miss Hickory, "a country woman whose body was an applewood twig and whose head was a hickory nut," must find a way to survive the fierce New Hampshire winter when her human caretaker leaves to spend the season in Boston. Winner of the 1947 Newbery Medal.

Professor William Waterman intends to fly across the Pacific Ocean in a balloon. When he lands on Krakatoa island, he discovers a land of incredible wealth, eccentric inhabitants, and amazing balloon inventions. Winner of the 1948 Newbery Medal.

The story of Sham--a stallion born in the Sultan of Morocco's stables. Although Sham is a strong and fast horse, he is treated cruelly by his various masters and owners. Will Sham ever find a home where he is treated with kindness? B&w illustrations accompany the text. Winner of the 1949 Newbery Medal.

A biography of Amos Fortune--born an African prince named At-mun--who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the United States. Eventually able to buy his own freedom, Fortune dedicated the rest of his life to helping other slaves buy theirs. Winner of the 1951 Newbery Medal.

The Pye family of Cranbury, Connecticut adopts a dog, which they name Ginger. But they notice that ever since Ginger came to live with them, a mysterious stranger wearing a mustard-yellow hat has been hanging around their house. When Ginger disappears one day, the Pyes wonder if the mysterious stranger in the hat is involved. Winner of the 1952 Newbery Medal.

Cusi, a modern descendent of the ancient Incas, leaves his home in the Andes mountains to learn about his ancestors. Accompanied by his pet llama, Misti, Cusi discovers the truth about his people's history, and then must find a way to prove himself worthy of their noble legacy. Winner of the 1953 Newbery Medal.

Twelve-year-old Miguel Chavez finds himself right in the middle--not yet a man like his older brother Gabriel, and not a boy who gets what he asks for like his little brother Pedro. More than anything, Miguel wants to be recognized as being responsible and mature, but, most of all, to be included in the group of men who take the sheep up to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains for the summer. Winner of the 1954 Newbery Medal.

When six school children notice that there are no storks--believed to bring good luck--in the tiny Dutch village they live, they put a wheel on the roof of their school to entice the storks to build a nest there. Soon the whole town gets involved in trying to bring the storks back, fighting the elements of wind and tide to do so. Winner of the 1955 Newbery Medal.

A biography of Nathaniel Bowditch, who grew up in the late 1700s and dreamed of becoming a sailor. When his small size prevented him for achieving this goal, Bowditch's determination resulted in years of on-land studying of the sea, ships, and astronomy. He eventually wrote the book THE AMERICAN PRACTICAL NAVIGATOR, which taught sailors how to use astronomy and mathematics to navigate their ships. Winner of the 1956 Newbery Medal.

In this novel set during the Civil War, 16-year-old Jeff Bussey has long anticipated joining the Union Army. As Jeff takes part in the war's western campaigns, he is captured by the Confederate forces led by Stand Watie, a Cherokee Indian. In order to hide the fact that he is a Union spy, Jeff volunteers to join Watie's rebel army and is thus able to discover who is smuggling Union rifles to the Confederates. Winner of the 1958 Newbery Medal.

Set in 1687 in the small Connecticut colony of Wethersfield, this masterpiece of historical fiction elegantly conveys the social conventions of Puritan life in the American colonies. Katherine "Kit" Tyler, a 16-year-old orphan who was raised by her wealthy grandfather in Barbados, books passage on a ship bound for America after his death. There, she is taken in by her only living relatives--Puritan Aunt Rachel and her family. Used to a very open household, the independent Kit tries to adapt to the Puritan lifestyle, but she finds herself unable to completely accept, or even understand, the conventions of her new surroundings. Kit finds some comfort when she befriends Hannah Tupper, an elderly widow who lives alone on the outskirts of town. Hannah, however, is believed by many to be a witch--and Kit's friendship with her ultimately puts both of them in grave danger. Throughout the course of her captivating story, author Elizabeth George Speare seamlessly weaves in details about life in colonial America, touching on and explaining such subjects as religion, the roles of women, courtship rituals, and even candle making. Winner of the 1959 Newbery Medal.

Twelve-year-old Andy Rusch, Jr. befriends Onion John, an eccentric man who lives in his town. Andy's father, who wants his son to achieve his own unfulfilled dream of becoming an engineer, at first disapproves of Andy's seemingly frivolous relationship with Onion John. However, he, too, befriends the unusual man and, to Andy, even seems to take his place in Onion John's heart. When Andy's father's good intentions bring tragedy into the life of Onion John, Andy is forced to reevaluate his relationship with his father and his own dreams for the future. Winner of the 1960 Newbery Medal.

Daniel bar Jamin, 18, is determined to help his countrymen drive the Romans out of Israel. He feels it is his patriotic duty to do this, but he is also seeking revenge for the death of his parents. Thinking only of his goal, Daniel ignores his sister's worsening mental illness and the tenderness offered by his friends. Will a Rabbi named Jesus be able to help Daniel learn a different lesson--one that does not include hatred and violence? Winner of the 1962 Newbery Medal.

A classic battle of good versus evil as well as a reflection on the value of being true to oneself and the power of love and faith, A WRINKLE IN TIME is the first book in the Time Quartet series. Meg Murry, the daughter of two brilliant scientists, is a socially awkward 12-year-old who has trouble fitting in at school. Her closest friend is her younger brother, Charles Wallace, an extremely bright 4-year-old who is also gifted with second sight. Accompanied by friend Calvin O'Keefe, and aided by the unearthly trio of Mr. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which, Meg and Charles Wallace travel to another dimension is search of their missing father--a scientist who has been experimenting with time travel. However, in order to rescue Mr. Murry, Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin must first do battle with the evil, and all controlling, IT. The final three books in the series are A WIND IN THE DOOR, A SWIFTLY TILTING PLANET, and MANY WATERS. A companion book, AN ACCEPTABLE TIME, features some of the same characters. Although initially rejected by several publishing houses, A WRINKLE IN TIME was first published in 1962 and is the winner of the 1963 Newbery Medal.

Fourteen-year-old Dave and his lawyer dad never seem to see eye-to-eye. In fact, they are always arguing, which upsets Dave's mother causing her to have an asthma attack. Then Dave finds Cat, a stray that his elderly cat-lady friend Kate takes in, and adopts him. On his outings with Cat, Dave meets new friends and learns a lot about himself and his father. Winner of the 1964 Newbery Medal.

Manolo Oliver is the son of the most famous bullfighter in all of Spain. All his life Manolo has been prepared to follow in his father's footsteps, but Manolo has always known that he doesn't want to be a bullfighter. Manolo thinks of himself as a coward because he knows he lacks the one thing he needs to be a bullfighter--the unconquerable urge to fight and kill bulls. Will Manolo be able to find the courage to defy his father, family tradition, and the anticipation of his entire town and not become a bullfighter? Winner of the 1965 Newbery Medal.

Born a slave in 17th-century Spain, Juan de Pareja becomes the assistant to his master, painter Diego Velazquez. Through Velazquez's encouragement and teaching, Juan himself becomes an accomplished painter, despite Spanish laws of the era strictly forbidding slaves from learning or practicing the arts. Winner of the 1966 Newbery Medal.

Set in the 1930s, this is the story of Julie Trelling, a young girl who, after the death of her mother, is sent by her grieving father to live with her strict but loving Aunt Cordelia (an elementary school teacher) and her ne'er-do-well Uncle Haskell (a would-be novelist). At first Julie has a hard time fitting in with the precisely ordered world of her aunt, but, as she grows into adulthood, Julie begins to understand, love and admire this self-possessed woman. The novel deals with such themes as Julie's feelings of displacement when her beloved older sister marries, parental absence, alcoholism, death, and recognizing true love. Winner of the 1967 Newbery Medal.

Part adventure story, part mystery, FROM THE MIXED-UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER tells of a sister and brother's amazing sojourn in New York City. Fed up with life in suburban Connecticut, and wanting an adventure that will make her more appreciated by her family and "different" to herself, 12-year-old Claudia Kincaid decides to run away from home. She asks her younger brother, Jamie, to come with her, not only for his company, but also for the fact that he has managed to save a lot of money, which she will need to bankroll her trip. Practical beyond belief, Claudia plans to eventually return home, but in the meantime, she has found an amazing place for them to stay--The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

In this fifth and last novel in the Chronicles of Prydain, the powerful sword of Dyrnwyn falls into the hands of Arawn the Death-Lord, giving him power over all of Prydain. Taran, the assistant pig-keeper, and Prince Gwydion form an army to try to get the sword back. Winner of the 1969 Newbery Medal.

Fourteen-year-old Sara Godfrey's summer isn't going very well: she's bored, lonely, and longing to be a completely different person. Recently, Sara's sole source of comfort has been the group of swans on a nearby lake. Watching the regal swans gives Sara and Charlie, her mentally retarded brother, a sense of peace. But one night Charlie disappears, and Sara must put aside her own troubles and help find him. Winner of the 1971 Newbery Medal.

When her youngest child falls ill, a mouse named Mrs. Frisby turns to the rats who live on Mr. Fitzgibbon's farm. Mrs. Frisby soon learns of a common bond shared by the rats and her late husband--they were all imprisoned at a laboratory known as NIMH, where they were used in experiments that gave them superior intelligence. When the farmer's son captures her, Mrs. Frisby learns that the farmer has hired an exterminator to rid his farm of vermin. Mrs. Frisby is determined to save her family and friends, but first she has to find a way to escape. Winner of the 1972 Newbery Medal.

A story of adventure and survival, JULIE OF THE WOLVES takes readers into the life of a 13-year-old Eskimo girl named Miyax. Having run away from a disastrous arranged marriage, Miyax sets out across the Alaskan tundra and heads for the seaport of Point Hope where she plans to find work on a ship sailing to San Francisco. Once in San Francisco, Miyax hopes to track down her pen pal, a teenage girl named Amy who refers to Miyax as Julie. However, Miyax's plans do not work out as she had hoped, and she is soon lost and stranded on the Alaskan tundra without food or a compass. Desperate and starving, Miyax realizes that her only hope lies with a nearby wolf pack, but how will she communicate her need for help to them? As Miyax struggles to survive, she begins to question where her future lies--in San Francisco, back home with her family, or with the wolves who have finally accepted her as one of their own? Illustrated with occasional B&W paintings, JULIE OF THE WOLVES is the winner of the 1973 Newbery Medal. Julie's story continues in JULIE and JULIE'S WOLF PACK.

Mayo Cornelius (M.C.) Higgins dreams of the day he and his family will be able to move away from the strip-mined mountains that surround their home. With the help of two mysterious strangers, M.C. begins to realize that he and his family need to do a lot more than just leave the mountains to become truly safe and happy. Winner of the 1975 Newbery Medal.

The fourth entry in the five book Dark is Rising series that also includes OVER SEA, UNDER STONE and SILVER ON THE TREE. Sickly Will Stanton, a visitor in Wales from England, gets caught up in the quest to find the golden harp that will awaken those destined to fight the final battle between the Dark and the Light. Winner of the 1976 Newbery Medal.

Focusing on the struggles and triumphs of the Logans, a poor African-American family, ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY explores themes of racism, family heritage, sacrifice, pride, and accountability in Depression-era Mississippi. The Logans live on land they own, and although half of it is still mortgaged to the bank, the family considers the land their legacy. That legacy is put in danger when nine-year-old Cassie's parents help organize a boycott against the local market. Published in 1976, the book was inspired by stories Mildred D. Taylor heard growing up and by her own family history, which like that of the Logans, includes ancestors who were slaves. Though she stresses that the story is not autobiographical, Taylor has also said the book is an acknowledgement of the difficult lives, and many sacrifices, of the generations before hers--generations that ultimately paved the way for the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Winner of the 1977 Newbery Award.

Ten-year-old Jess has many fears--including a fear of water and a fear of bullies--but his biggest fear is that the other kids will find out about his love of drawing and painting and tease him. Then Leslie, who is rich and smart and doesn't even own a TV set, moves into the neighborhood. The two become inseparable friends and rule as king and queen in Terabithia, their own secret hiding place. Will Jess and Leslie be able to rule Terabithia together forever? Winner of the 1978 Newbery Medal.

Sam Westing is dead...killed by one of his 16 heirs, all of whom are residents of the Sunset Towers apartment building. Following the instructions laid out in Westing's will, the 16 heirs are split into eight teams of two. Each team is then given four mysterious clues that they must use to discover who among them is Westing's killer. The winning team will inherit Westing's entire fortune--$200 million. Tensions rise as the heirs compete against each other, especially when it seems that in addition to a killer, the apartment building is also home to a thief and a mad bomber. Clever readers can also play the Westing Game--and they might win, as only they will have access to the clues held by all 16 of the Westing heirs. Winner of the 1979 Newbery Medal.

A year in the life of a 13-year-old girl in 19th-century New England. Catherine Cabot Hall begins her diary in 1830, a few years after the death of her mother. She relates her life on a the family farm where she lives with her father and her sister. As the year passes, Catherine encounters both happiness and sorrows as well as events that will change her life forever. Winner of the 1980 Newbery Medal.

Louise hates her sister. Everyone is dazzled by her lovely, talented, and delicate twin, while the dark, brooding Louise--who prefers rough outdoor work--struggles with her feelings of jealousy and inadequacy. Louise comes to accept her feelings when she is finally appreciated for herself, rather than compared to her sister. Winner of the 1981 Newbery Medal.

Inspired by the work of poet William Blake, this book of poetry creates a world in which Blake runs an inn inhabited by very unusual guests. Staffed by dragons, angels, and a rabbit, the inn welcomes such visitors as the Man in the Marmalade Hat, the King of the Cats, a wise cow, a bouquet of tired sunflowers, and a tiger requesting a bedtime story. Winner of the 1982 Newbery Medal.

The Tillerman children settle into life with their grandmother while trying to sort out their feelings about the mother who abandoned them. Winner of the 1983 Newbery Medal.

Aerin is the only child of the King of Damar, and as such she should be his rightful heir. However, Aerin's mother is a witch-woman of the North, and as the daughter of a witch the people of Damar do not trust Aerin to be their ruler. When Aerin meets the wizard Luther, she learns that her destiny is far greater than being the Queen of Damar. That she, the daughter of a king and a witch, is meant to retrieve the stolen Hero's crown, the prized treasure and secret strength of Damar. This is a prequel to "The Blue Sword". Winner of the 1985 Newbery Medal.

Set on the American prairie of the 19th century, this gentle book centers on a young girl named Anna and her brother, Caleb. Because their mother died giving birth to him, Caleb has no memories of her, and so it is up to Anna to share what she remembers about their mother--that she sang and that she loved flowers. The children's father, Jacob, lost without the help and companionship of his wife, places a classified ad in the newspaper for a mail-order bride. Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton, a self-described "plain and tall" woman who lives in Maine, answers. After a few letters, she agrees to come to the prairie to meet Anna, Caleb, and Jacob in person. Anna and Caleb quickly bond with Sarah, and begin hoping that she will decide to stay with them--and Jacob, too, seems taken with her honest and kindly manner. Sarah, however, is lonely for her home by the sea. Will Sarah stay and become part of their family, or will her love of the sea call her back to Maine? Illustrated with occasional B&W pencil drawings, this book won the 1986 Newbery Medal.

Prince Horace may be the successor to the throne, but the people of his kingdom have dubbed the spoiled monarch "Prince Brat." Chief among the prince's detractors is Jemmy, his whipping boy, who gets a beating whenever the future king misbehaves. When Prince Brat runs away from home, Jemmy accompanies him, plotting to abandon the prince at the first opportunity. However, before Jemmy can escape, both boys are kidnapped by a pair of highwaymen who think they can get a huge ransom for the prince. But the confused kidnappers become convinced that Jemmy is the prince, and that the prince is a mere whipping boy. When Prince Brat's haughty attitude enrages the kidnappers, Jemmy must use his quick wits not only to save himself, but the dislikable prince as well. Winner of the 1987 Newbery Medal.

The first half of this biography of America's 16th president traces Lincoln's life from his boyhood through his early political career. The second half takes readers through Lincoln's presidency, the Civil War, and his assassination in 1865. Using quotes from Lincoln's letters, speeches, and other writings as well as from contemporary newspaper accounts, the author takes care to present the facts, rather than the mythical legends, of Lincoln's life. As a result, this is a comprehensive look at not only Lincoln the president, but also Lincoln the man, particularly in terms of his relationship with his wife, Mary Todd. The book concludes with a listing of historic sites related to Lincoln, which are open to the public. Illustrated with photographs and prints. Winner of the 1988 Newbery Medal.

This is a collection of 14 poems about insects. Included are poems about mayflies, lice, fireflies, and honeybees, all of which were written to be read aloud in antiphonal voices, sometimes separate, sometimes together or overlapping. Fleischman evokes both humor and pathos in this innovative collection. Winner of the 1989 Newbery Medal.

During the 1943 German occupation of Denmark, 10-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her family take great risks to give shelter to Annemarie's best friend, a Jewish girl named Ellen Rosen. Ellen assumes the identity of Annemarie's sister, but the Nazis are suspicious of this dark-haired girl in a family of blondes. As the Nazis move closer to discovering Ellen's true identity, Annemarie must find the courage to go on a dangerous mission that will help Ellen escape from Denmark. Winner of the 1990 Newbery Medal.

After his parents are killed in an accident, Jeffrey Lionel Magee is forced to live with his aunt and uncle--a situation he eventually finds so unbearable that he runs away. Initially, Jeffrey leads an itinerant life, finding food and shelter where he can, but his circumstances change forever when he makes his way to Two Mills--a small, racially divided Pennsylvania town. Jeffrey's amazing abilities in all sorts of sports, his bravery, his intelligence, and his kindness win him a reputation (and the nickname "Maniac"), but his achievements also make him a threat to some of the other kids in Two Mills. Through his experiences in the East End (where the black people live) and the West End (where the white people live), Maniac becomes aware of not only the racism and ignorance that permeate both ends of town, but also the kindness and love found in both sets of residents. As he searches for a place to call home, Manic learns that the residents of the East and West ends have more in common than they ever imagined--and he sets out to find a way to bring them together. Told in the style of a tall tale or a legend, MANIAC MAGEE is the winner of the 1991 Newbery Medal.

Summer, orphaned at the age of six, finally ends up living with her Uncle Ob and Aunt May, and at last finds a family. When May dies six years later, Summer must help both herself and her uncle overcome their grief. Winner of the 1993 Newbery Medal.

While traveling by car with her grandparents from Ohio to Idaho to visit with, and hopefully bring home, her mother, 13-year-old Salamanca Hiddle tells stories about her friend, Phoebe. As the journey progresses, and Salamanca's story moves forward, it becomes obvious that Phoebe and Salamanca have more in common than Salamanca originally thought. Will telling Phoebe's story, which also involves a missing mother, help Salamanca deal with the loss of her own mother? Winner of the 1995 Newbery Medal.

Set in medieval England, this is the story of a homeless, orphaned girl named Brat whose life changes when she becomes an assistant to a midwife named Jane. Although the short-tempered Jane wants a mindless assistant, someone who will anticipate her needs and silently help her with her work, the observant Brat (whom Jane has renamed Beetle) begins to pick up the art of delivering babies. As Brat/Beetle gains confidence, she adopts an actual name--Alyce--and begins to dream of becoming a midwife herself. Thoroughly researched, THE MIDWIFE'S APPRENTICE is full of realistic details about life in medieval England and concludes with a historical note about the history of midwifery. Winner of the 1996 Newbery Medal.

Four unlikely students are selected by their teacher, Mrs. Olinski, to form the sixth grade team for their school's Academic Bowl. During a series of competitions, the individual talents of team members Noah, Ethan, Nadia, and Julian are used to propel the team to the state championship. Meanwhile, the team's success re-instills feelings of confidence and success to Mrs. Olinski, who has recently returned to teaching after being paralyzed in a car accident that killed her husband. Winner of the 1997 Newbery Medal.

This series of piercing, intense poems tell the story of Billie Jo, a 15-year-old girl growing up in the Oklahoma Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. The free-verse poems span one year in Billie Jo's life, from the winter of 1934 to the winter of 1935, and deal, primarily, with Billie Jo's grief and feelings of guilt over the accidental death of her mother. Winner of the 1998 Newbery Medal.

Following a miscarriage of justice, the ever-unlucky Stanley Yelnats is sentenced to imprisonment at a boys' juvenile detention center known as Camp Green Lake. There's just one thing about Camp Green Lake--there's no lake, just a dried-up lake bed in which, every day, each boy must dig a hole five feet deep and five feet across. The sadistic warden claims that digging the holes helps the boys build character, but that's nothing more than a lie--and it's up to Stanley and his fellow prisoners to dig up the truth about why the warden really wants them to perform this task. Recipient of the 1999 Newbery Medal.

In this novel set in late 12th-century Korea, an orphaned boy named Tree Ear becomes the helper of a talented but temperamental potter named Min. Winner of the 2002 Newbery Medal.

Prolific children's author Avi's 50th novel is set in medieval England, where an illiterate teenage boy, simply known as Astas's son, is left in dire straits after his mother dies and he's accused of a priest's murder. Fleeing for his life, having discovered his true name is Crispin, the boy befriends Bear, a roving juggler, and sets out to clear his name. Winner of the 2003 Newbery Medal.

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