Golden Kite Award · 2004

The 2004 Golden Kite Award

Milkweed and I Dream of Trains won the 2004 Golden Kite Award. Browse them alongside the honor book, with ages and reading levels for each.

2004 Golden Kite Award Winner · Fiction
Milkweed
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2003

Milkweed

By Jerry Spinelli

In Nazi-occupied Warsaw, a boy learns survival means becoming nobody.

Golden Kite Award (2004)
208 pages· 49,915 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 32,238 ratings
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Summary: In the war-torn streets of Warsaw, a nameless boy survives by stealing food and dreaming of becoming a Nazi. But when the trains arrive to deport the Jews, he faces a life-altering choice. As the ghetto empties, he discovers that the safest path is to become invisible. This gripping tale of survival and identity unfolds through the eyes of a young orphan, capturing the heartbreak and hope amidst the horrors of the Holocaust. Will he find a way to endure in a world where being nobody might be his only salvation?
2004 Golden Kite Award Winner · Picture Book Illustration
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2003

I Dream of Trains

By Angela Johnson, Loren Long (Illustrator)

A boy dreams of escape on trains, but losing his hero threatens his hope.

32 pages· 604 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 211 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Summary: A young boy finds solace in the rhythmic escape of passing trains while working in the cotton fields. His dreams ride with legendary engineer Casey Jones, but when tragedy strikes, he faces the challenge of holding onto his dreams. Can he find a new path to freedom, or will his aspirations vanish with his hero? This poignant tale explores the power of dreams and resilience in the face of loss.
2004 Honor Books
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

Just a Minute

A surprise guest demands Grandma Beetle leave, but she has a clever plan.

36 pages
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,529 ratings
$15.99Save 6%
Summary: When Senor Calavera arrives to take Grandma Beetle away, she insists on finishing her party preparations first. With each task, she cleverly delays, counting in English and Spanish, ensuring her birthday is spent with family. Will her wit outsmart her unexpected guest? Discover a tale rich in Mexican culture and family warmth.
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