Newbery Medal · 1981

The 1981 Newbery Medal

Jacob Have I Loved won the 1981 Newbery Medal. Browse it alongside both honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

1981 Newbery Medal Winner
Jacob Have I Loved
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1980

Jacob Have I Loved

By Katherine Paterson

A twin struggles to escape her sister's shadow and find her own identity on a Chesapeake Bay island.

Newbery Medal (1981)
244 pages· 52,594 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Summary: On a small Chesapeake Bay island, Sara Louise Bradshaw battles the shadow of her adored twin, Caroline. As Caroline effortlessly claims their parents' love and Louise's dreams, Louise yearns to be special. Amidst the island's secrets and the return of mysterious Captain Wallace, Louise must navigate her own path. Can she break free from her sister's grasp and discover who she truly is? The stakes are high as she fights for her own place in the world, challenging the roles they've been cast in since birth.
1981 Honor Books
Chapter Book · Ages 12–16 · 1980

A Ring of Endless Light

A summer of loss and love tests Vicky's heart and courage.

352 pages· 75,407 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 19,829 ratings
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Summary: Vicky Austin faces a summer of emotional turmoil on a small island as her grandfather's health declines. Caught in a web of attention from three boys—troubled Zachary, grieving Leo, and dolphin-researcher Adam—Vicky must navigate love, loss, and self-discovery. Will the dolphins and Adam's friendship help her find solace amidst the chaos?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1980

The Fledgling

By Jane Langton, Erik Blegvad (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the Hall Family Chronicles series

A girl defies gravity, leaping rooftops, as a mysterious goose visits nightly.

224 pages· 40,081 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 2,494 ratings
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Summary: Georgie Hall is determined to prove she can fly, despite her stepcousins' doubts. After soaring from a porch to a rooftop, her peculiar ability seems real. As a mysterious Canada goose visits her window each night, Georgie's family begins to question the limits of her powers. What secrets does the goose hold, and how far will Georgie go to uncover the truth?
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