Boston Globe–Horn Book Award · 1999

The 1999 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award

Holes, Red-Eyed Tree Frog and Tibet won the 1999 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award. Browse them alongside all 3 honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

1999 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Winner · Fiction
Holes
Sale price
$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1998

Holes

By Louis Sachar, Vladimir Radunsky (Illustrator), Bagram Ibatoulline (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Holes series

A cursed boy digs for secrets at a mysterious camp.

Newbery Medal (1999)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1999)National Book Award for Young People's Literature (1998)
233 pages· 47,105 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,390,684 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Summary: Stanley Yelnats, plagued by a family curse, finds himself at Camp Green Lake, a detention center where boys dig endless holes. But these aren't just for character building. As Stanley unearths the truth, he must confront the camp's hidden motives and his own destiny. What lies beneath the dry lakebed, and can Stanley break the curse that haunts his family? Dive into this darkly humorous tale of mystery and redemption.
1999 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Winner · Picture Book
Red-Eyed Tree Frog
Sale price
$759
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

Red-Eyed Tree Frog

By Joy Cowley · Scholastic Bookshelf series

A red-eyed tree frog navigates a rainforest, seeking food and evading predators.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1999)
32 pages· 176 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 460 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
Summary: In the vibrant Central American rainforest, a red-eyed tree frog embarks on a nocturnal quest for food, all while dodging lurking predators. With stunning photography capturing each leap and bound, this tale invites young readers into a world of adventure and survival. Will the frog find its meal and safety before dawn? Discover a captivating journey through nature's wonders, where every moment is a thrilling escape.
1999 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Winner · Special Citation
Tibet
Sale price
$2613
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1998

Tibet

By Peter Sís

A mysterious red box reveals a father's lost journey in Tibet.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1999)Caldecott Honor (1999)
64 pages· 5,017 words· Est. 42 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 956 ratings
$27.50Save 5%
Summary: Peter Sis receives a cryptic letter from his father, unlocking a red box that holds the secrets of his father's disappearance in Tibet during the 1950s. As Peter delves into the diary, he uncovers tales of meeting the Dalai Lama and witnessing China's invasion. This journey intertwines with Peter's own childhood memories, leading to a profound reunion of past and present. What truths will the red box reveal, and how will they reshape Peter's understanding of his father and himself?
1999 Honor Books
Monster
Sale price
$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1999

Monster

By Walter Dean Myers · Book #1 in the Monster series

Teen on trial for murder questions identity and truth.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1999)Coretta Scott King Honor (2000)National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (1999)Michael L. Printz Award (2000)
281 pages· 28,057 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 76,086 ratings
$15.99Save 6%
Summary: Sixteen-year-old Steve Harmon faces a harrowing trial for murder, accused of being a lookout in a fatal robbery. As he navigates the courtroom and the harsh realities of juvenile detention, Steve copes by scripting his life as a movie. But as the lines between reality and fiction blur, he must confront the truth about himself and the choices that led him here. Will he find clarity, or will the system define him as a monster forever? Dive into this gripping tale of identity, justice, and the power of perception.
Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World
Sale price
$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1998

Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World

By Jennifer Armstrong

Trapped in Antarctic ice, survival hinges on a daring escape.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1999)Orbis Pictus Award (1999)
144 pages· 34,562 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 4,584 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
Summary: In 1914, Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic expedition turns disastrous when their ship, Endurance, is trapped and sinks. Stranded on ice, the crew faces a harrowing fight for survival. Shackleton leads a daring 800-mile journey across treacherous seas to seek rescue. Will they defy the odds and return home alive? This gripping tale of leadership and resilience captures one of history's most incredible survival stories.
William Shakespeare & the Globe
Sale price
$1795
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

William Shakespeare & the Globe

By Aliki

Explore Shakespeare's world from Elizabethan London to the Globe's rebirth.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1999)
48 pages· 1,707 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 356 ratings
$18.89Save 5%
Summary: Journey through Shakespeare's life in bustling Elizabethan London, where his plays captivated audiences at the Globe. Discover the theater's reconstruction and its enduring legacy. Dive into a world of history, drama, and timeless tales.
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