Newbery Medal · 1954

The 1954 Newbery Medal

...And Now Miguel won the 1954 Newbery Medal. Browse it alongside all 5 honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

1954 Newbery Medal Winner
...And Now Miguel
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1953

...And Now Miguel

By Joseph Krumgold, Jean Charlot (Illustrator)

A boy's wish to join a sheep drive leads to unexpected consequences.

Newbery Medal (1954)
256 pages· 56,043 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.5/5 Goodreads · 3,559 ratings
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Summary: Twelve-year-old Miguel Chavez longs to join the men of his family on their annual sheep drive to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Desperate to prove himself, he prays to San Ysidro, hoping for a chance to show his worth. But when his wish is granted, Miguel faces unforeseen and dangerous consequences. Will he rise to the challenge, or will his dream become a nightmare? Discover the journey of a boy caught between childhood and the responsibilities of manhood, where every wish comes with a price.
1954 Honor Books
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1953

Hurry Home, Candy

A lost dog searches for a place to call home.

244 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 751 ratings
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Summary: A nameless, lost dog roams the desolate countryside, surviving on scraps and solitude. Along his journey, he encounters fleeting kindness from strangers, but never stays. Will he ever find a true home?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1953

Shadrach

A boy's joy turns to despair when his beloved rabbit vanishes.

182 pages
3.7/5 Goodreads · 900 ratings
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Summary: Davie treasures his little black rabbit, Shadrach, a miracle in his grandfather's barn. But when Shadrach escapes, Davie's happiness shatters. Can he find his beloved pet before it's too late? The search tests his courage and hope, unraveling a tale of loss and discovery.
Chapter Book · 1953

All Alone

A boy must choose between family duty and friendship in the Alps.

90 pages
3.7/5 Goodreads · 314 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Ten-year-old Marcel faces a tough choice in the French Alps: follow his father's orders or aid a friend in need. As he tends to his family's cows, Marcel's decision could change everything. Will he risk defying his father for the sake of friendship, or will loyalty to family prevail? This dilemma tests his courage and values, setting the stage for a heartwarming tale of loyalty and bravery.
Chapter Book · Ages 9–11 · 1953

Magic Maize

Uncover secrets hidden in a 1953 library.

76 pages· 13,293 words· Est. 2 hour read
2.8/5 Goodreads · 48 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In 1953, a mysterious library holds secrets that could change everything. As the past and present collide, one determined individual must unravel the truth before it's too late. What lies within the pages?
Chapter Book · 1953

Theodore Roosevelt

No book description provided.

218 pages
3.3/5 Goodreads · 40 ratings
Hardcover
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