Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER: 1977 Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor Age: 11+ Interests: history, American history, racism, civil rights, the Great Depression, family Penguin, 1976 210 pages...
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NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER – 2012 Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos Ages: 10 + Interests: small town life, mystery, writing, history, American history, social justice, politics, crime, violence Farrar...
View ArticleRear Window (1954)
Rear Window colour, thriller/mystery released: 1954 rated: PG – “for Some Mild Sensuality and Thematic Elements” length: 1 hr, 52 min age: 11 + interests: mystery, crime, murder, suspensePhotographer...
View ArticleThe Other Side of Truth
CARNEGIE MEDAL WINNER – 2000 The Other Side of Truth by Beverley Naidoo Age: 10+ Interests: current events, politics, refugees, Africa, immigration, violence, history Penguin: 2000 224 pages Sequel to...
View ArticleMoon Over Manifest
NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER – 2011 Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool Age: 10+ Interests: history, US history, depression, WWI, poverty, small town life, mystery, crime Yearling/Random House: 2010 346...
View ArticleThe Hero and the Crown
NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER – 1985 The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley Age: 11+ Interests: fantasy, magic, princesses, strong girls, dragons, war and violence, romance Greenwillow Books: 1984 227 pages...
View ArticleA Year Down Yonder
NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER – 2001 A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck Age: 11+ Interests: Great Depression, small town life, grandparents, high school, poverty, bullying, romance Dial Books: 2000 130 pages...
View ArticleJesus Christ Superstar (1973)
colour, musical (rock opera) drama released: 1973 director: Norman Jewison starring: Ted Neely, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman rated: G (PG would be more accurate, due to the violence – see below.)...
View ArticleThe Slave Dancer
NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER – 1974 The Slave Dancer by Paula Fox Age: 11+ Interests: American history, slavery, racism, ships New York: Dell, 1973 127 pages A young boy in 1840 New Orleans is kidnapped and...
View ArticleThe High King
NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER – 1969 The High King by Lloyd Alexander Ages: 9+ Interests: fantasy, magic, war, violence, bravery, coming of age, ethical dilemmas, romance Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York:...
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