Golden Kite Award · 2001

The 2001 Golden Kite Award

River Friendly, River Wild and The Rain Came Down won the 2001 Golden Kite Award. Browse them alongside the honor book, with ages and reading levels for each.

2001 Golden Kite Award Winner · Picture Book Text
River Friendly, River Wild
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

River Friendly, River Wild

By Jane Kurtz, Neil Brennan (Illustrator)

A family flees a rising river, leaving behind their cat. Will they find safety and a home to return to?

Golden Kite Award (2001)
40 pages· 2,426 words· Est. 19 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 33 ratings
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Summary: As the river rises, a girl and her family evacuate, leaving their beloved cat behind. Days turn into weeks, and they grapple with uncertainty: Is their pet safe? Will they have a home to return to? Through evocative poems, this story captures the resilience needed to rebuild after a flood, inspired by true events. It's a poignant journey of courage and hope, exploring the impact of loss and the strength found in community.
2001 Golden Kite Award Winner · Picture Book Illustration
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

The Rain Came Down

Chaos erupts in town as rain falls, sparking a chain of comical conflicts.

32 pages· 611 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 1,175 ratings
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Summary: A rainy morning turns a peaceful town into a whirlwind of chaos. As the rain pours, a barking dog, crying baby, and honking cars set off a series of comical disputes among townspeople. From a painter's mishap to a baker's umbrella antics, tensions rise until the rain suddenly stops. With the sun's return, harmony is restored, and even the children find joy in free ice cream. What will it take for peace to prevail amidst the storm?
2001 Honor Books
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2000

Nory Ryan's Song

A blight threatens survival. Can a young girl save her family from starvation?

176 pages· 31,741 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 4,572 ratings
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Summary: In Maidin Bay, Ireland, twelve-year-old Nory Ryan faces a dire challenge. A devastating potato blight threatens her family's survival, and with an English lord eager to evict them, Nory must find a way to secure food and hope. As her father sails away to earn rent money, Nory's courage and resourcefulness are tested. Can she navigate these perilous times and protect her loved ones from starvation and displacement? Discover Nory's journey of resilience and determination in a land where survival is uncertain.
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