2018 Cybils Award Winners & Honor Books

2018 Cybils Award Winner · Elementary Non-Fiction

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$1899

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor

By Patricia Valdez, Felicita Sala (Illustrator)

A girl who loves reptiles grows up to design a zoo's Reptile House.

Cybils Award (2018)

40 pages· 911 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud

5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,821 ratings

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Summary: In a world of dolls and tea parties, young Joan Procter preferred reptiles. From carrying a lizard everywhere to bringing a crocodile to school, her passion never waned. As an adult, she became the Curator of Reptiles at the British Museum and designed the Reptile House at the London Zoo, even hosting tea parties with komodo dragons. Discover how Joan's unique love for the slithery and scaly led her to break barriers and create a legacy in the world of science. What challenges did she face, and how did her childhood passion shape her groundbreaking career?

2018 Cybils Award Winner · Board Books

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$1597

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2018

Llamaphones

By Janik Coat · Grammar Zoo series

Discover playful homophones with touch-and-feel surprises in this engaging board book.

Cybils Award (2018)

36 pages

5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 499 ratings

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Summary: Dive into a world of playful homophones with Llamaphones, where words sound the same but mean different things. This vibrant board book invites young readers to explore language through touch-and-feel elements, making learning fun and interactive. Will you spot the differences between 'stair' and 'stare'? Join the adventure and uncover the surprises hidden within each page, as this delightful book turns language learning into a captivating experience.

2018 Cybils Award Winner · Easy Readers

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$1697

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Fox the Tiger

By Corey R. Tabor · Fox series

A fox imagines being different animals and learns to appreciate its own identity.

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award (2019)Cybils Award (2018)

32 pages· 226 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,365 ratings

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Summary: Fox dreams of being a tiger—big, fast, and sneaky. With Turtle and Rabbit joining the fun, Fox transforms into a tiger. But as the adventure unfolds, he must decide if being a tiger is truly what he wants. Will Fox discover that being himself is the greatest adventure of all? Join Fox and his friends in a delightful tale of self-discovery and friendship.

2018 Cybils Award Winner · Fiction Picture Books

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$1797

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2018

We Don't Eat Our Classmates

By Ryan T. Higgins · Penelope Rex series

A young T. rex named Penelope starts school and learns that it's not acceptable to eat her classmates.

The E.B. White Read Aloud Award (2019)Cybils Award (2018)

40 pages· 429 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 12,194 ratings

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Summary: Penelope Rex is excited for her first day at school, but making friends is tricky when her classmates seem like tasty snacks. When the tables turn, Penelope learns a surprising lesson about friendship and food chains. Will she find her place among her peers, or will her appetite get the best of her?

2018 Cybils Award Winner · Middle Grade Fiction

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$858

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Parker Inheritance

By Varian Johnson

A hidden letter reveals a mystery and a fortune. Can Candice and Brandon solve it before it's lost forever?

Coretta Scott King Honor (2019)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2018)Cybils Award (2018)Odyssey Honor (2019)

368 pages· 84,464 words· Est. 11.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 9,331 ratings

Summary: Candice stumbles upon a mysterious letter in her grandmother's attic in Lambert, South Carolina. It hints at a long-buried injustice and a hidden fortune. With Brandon, the boy next door, she embarks on a quest to unravel the town's dark past. As they delve into history, they uncover secrets that could change their lives. Will they solve the puzzle before time erases the truth?

2018 Cybils Award Winner · Poetry

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$1899

Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2017

Long Way Down

By Jason Reynolds

A boy faces a life-altering choice in an elevator ride haunted by ghosts of the past.

Coretta Scott King Honor (2018)Newbery Honor (2018)Cybils Award (2018)Michael L. Printz Honor (2018)Odyssey Honor (2018)

306 pages· 10,177 words· Est. 57 min read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 142,281 ratings

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Summary: Fifteen-year-old Will is on a mission for revenge after his brother Shawn's murder. Armed with a gun, he steps into an elevator, determined to find his brother's killer. But as the elevator descends, Will is visited by ghosts from his past, each revealing unsettling truths about Shawn and the cycle of violence. With each stop, Will's resolve is tested, forcing him to question everything he thought he knew. Will he follow the rules of revenge, or will the revelations change his path forever? Discover the gripping journey in 'Long Way Down.'

2018 Cybils Award Winner · Elementary/Middle Grade Speculative Fiction

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$1697

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow

By Jessica Townsend · Book #1 in the Nevermoor series

A cursed girl must survive magical trials to escape her deadly fate.

Cybils Award (2018)

461 pages· 89,351 words· Est. 12.5 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 78,502 ratings

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Summary: Morrigan Crow, doomed to die on her eleventh birthday, is whisked away to Nevermoor by the enigmatic Jupiter North. To stay safe, she must compete in perilous trials for a place in the Wundrous Society. But without a known talent, can Morrigan defy her curse and secure her future in this magical world? As she faces extraordinary challenges, the stakes are life and death.

2018 Cybils Award Winner · Elementary/Middle Grade Graphic Novels

Graphic Nov.

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$1248

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

The Witch Boy

By Molly Knox Ostertag · Book #1 in the The Witch Boy series

Aster defies tradition to embrace forbidden magic and save his family.

Cybils Award (2018)

213 pages· 5,691 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 33,107 ratings

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Summary: In a world where boys become shapeshifters and girls are witches, Aster feels out of place. Drawn to witchcraft, he faces exile for breaking tradition. When a mysterious threat endangers the boys, Aster must decide whether to hide his true self or use his forbidden skills to help. With the support of Charlie, a non-magical friend, Aster embarks on a courageous journey to embrace his identity and protect his family. Will he defy the rules and become the witch he's meant to be?

2018 Cybils Award Winner · Young Adult Graphic Novels

Graphic Nov.

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$1398

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2018

Hey, Kiddo

By Jarrett J. Krosoczka · Book #1 in the Hey, Kiddo series

A boy navigates life with an absent father and addicted mother.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2019)National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (2018)Cybils Award (2018)Golden Kite Honor (2019)Odyssey Award (2020)

320 pages· 15,721 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 35,655 ratings

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Summary: Jarrett's childhood is anything but ordinary. With a mother battling addiction and a father he's never met, he finds solace in art while living with his outspoken grandparents. As he grows, Jarrett seeks the truth about his family, confronting his mother's struggles and searching for his elusive father. Can he piece together his fractured past and find his own path forward?

2018 Cybils Award Winner · Senior High Non-Fiction

Graphic Nov.

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$1797

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018

The Faithful Spy

By John Hendrix

A pastor risks everything to stop Hitler's rise.

Cybils Award (2018)

176 pages· 23,844 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

4.4/5 Goodreads · 5,048 ratings

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Summary: In a world overshadowed by Hitler's tyranny, Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer grapples with faith and morality. As the Nazi threat grows, he forms a resistance, risking his life to thwart evil. Can he reconcile his beliefs with the need for radical action? Explosive plots and moral dilemmas unfold in this gripping tale of courage and conviction.

The 2018 Cybils Award

Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor

Llamaphones

Fox the Tiger

We Don't Eat Our Classmates

The Parker Inheritance

Long Way Down

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow

The Witch Boy

Hey, Kiddo

The Faithful Spy

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