Newbery Medal · 1979

The 1979 Newbery Medal

The Westing Game won the 1979 Newbery Medal. Browse it alongside the honor book, with ages and reading levels for each.

1979 Newbery Medal Winner
The Westing Game
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1978

The Westing Game

By Ellen Raskin · Puffin Modern Classics series

Sixteen heirs must solve a cryptic puzzle to claim a fortune. But what is the real game?

Newbery Medal (1979)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1978)
182 pages· 50,662 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Summary: Sixteen strangers gather for the reading of eccentric millionaire Samuel W. Westing's will, only to find themselves embroiled in a mysterious game. With a fortune at stake, they must unravel cryptic clues amidst blizzards, burglaries, and bombings. As alliances form and secrets unravel, the question remains: what is the true nature of Westing's final challenge? In this twist-filled mystery, the dead man's game is just beginning, and the stakes are higher than anyone imagined. Can they solve the puzzle before it's too late?
1979 Honor Books
The Great Gilly Hopkins
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1978

The Great Gilly Hopkins

By Katherine Paterson

A foster child schemes to escape her new, peculiar family, but her plan backfires unexpectedly.

Newbery Honor (1979)Jane Addams Children's Book Honor (1979)
160 pages· 36,281 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 24,046 ratings
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Summary: Gilly Hopkins, an eleven-year-old foster child known for her sharp wit and rebellious nature, lands with the eccentric Trotter family. Determined to reunite with her real mother, Gilly concocts a daring escape plan. But as her scheme unravels, she faces an unexpected dilemma: could this oddball family be the home she never knew she needed? As Gilly navigates her feelings and the complexities of belonging, she discovers that family might not be what she expected. Will Gilly embrace the Trotters or continue her quest for a different life? Her journey is both heartwarming and eye-opening.
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