1994 Golden Kite Award Winners & Honor Books

1994 Golden Kite Award Winner · Fiction

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$1976

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1993

Make Lemonade

By Virginia Euwer Wolff · Book #1 in the Make Lemonade series

A teen's college dreams hinge on a life-changing babysitting job.

Golden Kite Award (1994)

200 pages· 32,030 words· Est. 3 hour read

3.7/5 Goodreads · 11,080 ratings

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Summary: Fourteen-year-old LaVaughn dreams of college but needs money to make it happen. Babysitting for Jolly, a struggling teen mom, she discovers life's toughest lessons aren't taught in school. Can LaVaughn help Jolly while staying true to her own dreams? As their lives intertwine, both girls face choices that could change everything. Will LaVaughn find a way to balance her ambitions with the unexpected challenges she encounters?

1994 Golden Kite Award Winner · Nonfiction

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$1248

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1993

Eleanor Roosevelt

By Russell Freedman

Explore Eleanor Roosevelt's journey from childhood to global influence.

Newbery Honor (1994)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1994)Golden Kite Award (1994)Jane Addams Children's Book Honor (1994)

208 pages

4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,561 ratings

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Summary: Follow Eleanor Roosevelt's remarkable transformation from a shy child to a powerful First Lady and a key figure in the founding of the United Nations. Discover how she navigated personal and political challenges, leaving an indelible mark on history. What drove her relentless pursuit of justice and equality? Uncover the story of a woman who redefined the role of First Lady and became a beacon of hope in a world at war.

1994 Golden Kite Award Winner · Picture Book

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$1597

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1993

By the Light of the Halloween Moon

By Caroline Stutson, Kevin Hawkes (Illustrator)

A girl's toe-tapping tune awakens hidden Halloween creatures.

Golden Kite Award (1994)

32 pages· 410 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

3.6/5 Goodreads · 366 ratings

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Summary: As a little girl taps her toe on a footbridge, she unknowingly stirs a hidden world of Halloween creatures below. Cats, witches, bats, and ghosts await in this rhythmic, spooky adventure. What will happen when the creatures come out to play? Discover the playful chaos that ensues under the Halloween moon.

1994 Honor Books

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$1797

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

Santa Calls

By William Joyce · The World of William Joyce series

Three kids race to save Christmas from evil elves at the North Pole.

Golden Kite Honor (1994)

40 pages· 2,220 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud

5.7/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,590 ratings

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Summary: Art Aimesworth, a young inventor and crime fighter, is summoned to the North Pole with his sister Esther and friend Spaulding. Santa needs their help against an army of evil elves. But when Esther is captured by the Queen of the Dark Elves, Art must embark on a daring rescue mission. Can he save his sister and Christmas itself? This thrilling holiday adventure promises mystery, danger, and a race against time.

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$2214

Chapter Book · Ages 9–11

Lives of the Musicians

By Kathleen Krull, Kathryn Hewitt (Illustrator) · Lives of series

Uncover the humorous tales of 20 legendary composers and musicians.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1993)Golden Kite Honor (1994)

96 pages· 15,514 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 503 ratings

$23.30Save 5%

Summary: Journey through the captivating and amusing stories of 20 iconic composers and musicians. From the genius of Vivaldi and Mozart to the creativity of Gershwin and Guthrie, explore the lives and legacies that shaped music history. What secrets and surprises lie behind their masterpieces?

The 1994 Golden Kite Award

Make Lemonade

Eleanor Roosevelt

By the Light of the Halloween Moon

Santa Calls

Lives of the Musicians

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