Boston Globe–Horn Book Award · 1970

The 1970 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award

Hi, Cat! and The Intruder won the 1970 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award. Browse them alongside both honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

1970 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Winner · Picture Book
Hi, Cat!
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1970

Hi, Cat!

By Ezra Jack Keats · Peter series

A stray cat disrupts Archie's plans, but follows him home.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1970)
40 pages· 314 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.6 Goodreads · 714 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Archie plans a fun day with friends, but a stray cat turns his street show into chaos, scattering his audience. Yet, as Archie heads home, the persistent feline follows, hinting at an unexpected bond. Can this uninvited guest become a new friend, or will it continue to cause trouble? Discover how a simple encounter with a stray can change everything.
1970 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Winner · Fiction
1970 Honor Books
A Story, a Story
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1970

A Story, a Story

By Gail E. Haley

A spider must capture three cunning creatures to bring stories to the world.

Caldecott Medal (1971)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1970)
36 pages· 923 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,407 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In a world where stories are locked away by Nyame, the Sky God, Ananse the Spider man dares to change fate. To win the tales for humanity, he must outwit Osebo the fierce leopard, Mmboro the fiery hornet, and Mmoatia the elusive fairy. Can Ananse's cunning and courage overcome these challenges, or will the stories remain forever untold? Dive into this vibrant retelling of an African folktale and discover the origins of storytelling.
Where the Lilies Bloom
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$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 1969

Where the Lilies Bloom

By Bill Cleaver, Vera Cleaver

A promise to keep her family together tests her resolve against nature's harshness.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1970)
224 pages· 40,790 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 2,914 ratings
$11.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: In the Great Smoky Mountains, Mary Call vows to honor her father's dying wish: keep her siblings together and refuse help from outsiders. As winter's grip tightens, her resolve is tested by the unforgiving wilderness. Can Mary Call's determination and the mountain's meager offerings sustain them, or will the harsh realities of survival force her to break her promise? This tale of resilience and sacrifice explores the delicate balance between pride and necessity in the face of adversity.
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