Boston Globe–Horn Book Award · 1973

The 1973 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award

King Stork and The Dark Is Rising won the 1973 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award. Browse them alongside all 6 honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

1973 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Winner · Picture Book
King Stork
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1973

King Stork

By Howard Pyle, Trina Schart Hyman (Illustrator) · Books of Wonder series

A clever princess and a hero face dragons and lions.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1973)
48 pages· 3,690 words· Est. 29 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 218 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In a land where fiery dragons and savage lions roam, a clever princess must join forces with a handsome hero. Together, they embark on a daring quest filled with danger and intrigue. Will their wits and courage be enough to overcome the beasts that threaten their world? Discover a tale of bravery and cunning, where every turn of the page reveals new challenges and unexpected allies.
1973 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Winner · Fiction
Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 1973

The Dark Is Rising

A boy must find magical Signs to stop the Dark's rise.

320 pages· 80,693 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 61,510 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: On his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton learns he's the last of the Old Ones, tasked with stopping the Dark's rise. As omens unfold, he must find six magical Signs before evil's agent, a dark rider, catches him. With the world at stake, Will's journey is filled with wonder and peril. Can he gather the Signs in time to aid the Light in the ultimate battle?
1973 Honor Books
Chapter Book · 1972

An Island in a Green Sea

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200 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 39 ratings
Hardcover
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Chapter Book · 1972

No Way of Telling

Trapped on a farm, they face intruders in a blizzard.

256 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 83 ratings
Hardcover
Summary: Amy and her grandmother are snowbound on their Welsh farm when a group of intruders arrives, turning their isolated refuge into a battleground. As the storm rages outside, they must outwit the unwelcome guests to survive. Can they protect their home and each other against the chilling threat lurking within? The blizzard isn't the only danger they face.
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1973

The Cat Who Wished to Be a Man

A cat becomes human for a taste of city life.

107 pages
3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,192 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Lionel, once a cat, is transformed into a young man by Magician Stephanus. As he explores the city, Lionel encounters the thrill and peril of human existence, including the complexities of love. But with his newfound emotions, can he ever return to his feline form? Dive into Lionel's journey of discovery and transformation, where every choice could change his fate forever.
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1973

The Magic Tree

An unloved twin finds a tree that grants beauty and love.

21 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 50 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In a Congolese tale, an unloved twin stumbles upon a Magic Tree that transforms his life with beauty and strength. But can he keep its secret and hold onto newfound love? Discover the enchanting journey of transformation and the power of hidden truths.
Chapter Book · Ages 4–7 · 1973

Who, Said Sue, Said Whoo?

No book description provided.

30 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 56 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: No book description available to create a teaser.
Graphic Nov.
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$1710
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1973

The Silver Pony

A farm boy's dreams of a winged pony blur with reality.

174 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 254 ratings
$18.00Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: In a world without words, a lonely farm boy's vivid dreams of soaring adventures on a winged pony begin to intertwine with his reality. As his imagination takes flight, the line between dream and life blurs, leading him on an unexpected journey. Will his dreams lift him to new heights, or will they tether him to the ground? Discover the enchanting tale of a boy and his mythical companion, where every picture tells a story of longing, adventure, and the power of dreams.
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