Boston Globe–Horn Book Award · 1989

The 1989 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award

The 2 honor books recognized by the 1989 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, with ages and reading levels for each.

1989 Honor Books
Island Boy
Sale price
$858
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1988

Island Boy

By Barbara Cooney

A boy's bond with an island shapes his life across generations.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1989)
40 pages· 2,130 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 750 ratings
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Summary: Matthias, the quietest of twelve siblings, forms a deep connection with Tibbets Island, uncovering its secrets. Despite journeys to distant lands, he always returns to the island he loves. Discover how his life intertwines with the island's legacy, exploring themes of family, belonging, and the passage of time. What secrets does the island hold, and how will they shape Matthias's journey?
The Nativity
Sale price
$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1986

The Nativity

By Julie Vivas

Experience the Nativity through Mary's eyes, from angelic news to a miraculous birth.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1989)
36 pages
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 373 ratings
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Summary: Journey with Mary as she receives life-changing news from the Angel Gabriel and embarks on a challenging path to Bethlehem with Joseph. Witness the human side of this divine story, culminating in the miraculous birth of Jesus. What trials and wonders await on this sacred journey?
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