Golden Kite Award · 1997

The 1997 Golden Kite Award

The Moorchild and Small Steps won the 1997 Golden Kite Award. Browse them alongside both honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

1997 Golden Kite Award Winner · Fiction
The Moorchild
Sale price
$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1996

The Moorchild

By Eloise McGraw

A changeling girl must confront her past to right a wrong and find her place between two worlds.

Newbery Honor (1997)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1996)Golden Kite Award (1997)
241 pages· 55,728 words· Est. 6 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 7,654 ratings
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Summary: Saaski, a changeling caught between two worlds, is shunned by villagers and haunted by memories of her moorfolk origins. As she uncovers the truth about her past, she faces a heart-wrenching choice: remain with the human family she loves or return their stolen child. Her journey to restore balance leads her back to the dangerous realm that once cast her out. Will Saaski find the courage to bridge the gap between her dual identities and bring peace to those she cherishes? Discover a tale of identity, belonging, and the power of redemption.
1997 Golden Kite Award Winner · Nonfiction
Small Steps
Sale price
$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1996

Small Steps

By Peg Kehret

A young girl battles polio, facing fear and finding strength to walk again.

Golden Kite Award (1997)
179 pages· 28,431 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 8,464 ratings
$10.99Save 5%
Summary: At twelve, Peg Kehret is struck by polio, leaving her paralyzed and terrified. In a gripping journey of resilience, she fights to regain her strength, supported by doctors, family, and fellow patients. Will she walk again, or will the disease claim her dreams? Discover a true story of courage and hope.
1997 Honor Books
Leah's Pony
Sale price
$1049
Board Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

Leah's Pony

By Elizabeth Friedrich, Michael Garland (Illustrator)

A girl and her pony face a drought threatening their family farm.

Golden Kite Honor (1997)
32 pages· 1,334 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 202 ratings
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Summary: In the Dust Bowl's harsh grip, young Leah and her beloved pony face a dire challenge. As locusts darken the sky and crops wither, Leah's family farm teeters on the brink of ruin. With her father's hopes fading, Leah must find the courage to make a heart-wrenching decision. Can her selfless act save her family and inspire a struggling town? Discover the power of sacrifice and resilience in this poignant tale of hope amidst despair.
Minty
Sale price
$858
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

Minty

By Alan Schroeder, Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)

A young girl's rebellious spirit fuels her dreams of freedom and escape.

Coretta Scott King Award (1997)Golden Kite Honor (1997)
40 pages· 2,702 words· Est. 21 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 668 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Summary: Meet Minty, a spirited young slave with dreams of freedom. Her rebellious nature often lands her in trouble, but when her father teaches her the skills for escape, she listens intently. As she learns, Minty imagines a life beyond the confines of slavery. Will her dreams lead her to become the legendary Harriet Tubman? Discover the early life of a girl destined to change history, filled with suspense and the promise of freedom.
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