Newbery Medal · 1993

The 1993 Newbery Medal

Missing May won the 1993 Newbery Medal. Browse it alongside all 3 honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

1993 Newbery Medal Winner
Missing May
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1992

Missing May

By Cynthia Rylant

Summer and Ob seek a sign to move past their grief and find hope again.

Newbery Medal (1993)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1992)
89 pages· 17,463 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 13,404 ratings
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Summary: Summer and her Uncle Ob are lost in grief after losing May, their guiding light. Ob's passion for crafting whirligigs fades, leaving them adrift. Desperate for a sign from May, they embark on a journey of healing. Will they find the message they need to embrace life once more? Discover a touching tale of love, loss, and renewal.
1993 Honor Books
What Hearts
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 1992

What Hearts

By Bruce Brooks

A boy faces four pivotal moments that test his integrity and imagination.

Newbery Honor (1993)
194 pages
3.6/5 Goodreads · 1,007 ratings
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Summary: Asa's journey through childhood is marked by four critical turning points that challenge his integrity, intellect, and decency. With rare sweetness and humor, he navigates these trials, revealing the power of imagination and inner strength. Will Asa emerge unscathed, or will these tests redefine him? Discover a moving portrait of resilience and growth in this Newbery Honor-winning novel.
Somewhere in the Darkness
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$474
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 1992

Somewhere in the Darkness

By Walter Dean Myers

A stranger claims to be Jimmy's father, upending his world.

Newbery Honor (1993)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1992)Coretta Scott King Honor (1993)
168 pages· 42,055 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,597 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Jimmy's ordinary life is turned upside down when Crab, a mysterious man with a hidden agenda, claims to be his long-lost father. As secrets unravel, Jimmy must navigate this new reality. Can he trust Crab, and what does this revelation mean for his future? Dive into a story of unexpected family ties and the quest for truth.
The Dark-Thirty
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1992

The Dark-Thirty

By Patricia McKissack, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator)

Ten chilling tales unfold in the eerie moments before nightfall.

Coretta Scott King Award (1993)Newbery Honor (1993)
122 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,257 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In the haunting moments before nightfall, ten spine-tingling tales emerge, each inspired by African American history. As shadows deepen, mysteries unravel, leaving you questioning what lurks in the dark-thirty.
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