1997 Newbery Medal Winner & Honor Books

1997 Newbery Medal Winner

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1996

The View from Saturday

By E.L. Konigsburg

A teacher's mysterious team selection leads to unexpected victories and deeper truths.

Newbery Medal (1997)

176 pages· 42,685 words· Est. 6 hour read

5.8/7 Bookroo·3.8/5 Goodreads · 46,905 ratings

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Summary: Mrs. Olinski's return to teaching brings an unexpected challenge: forming a winning Academic Bowl team. Noah, Nadia, Ethan, and Julian surprise everyone with their victories, but the real mystery lies in how they were chosen. As they triumph over older students, questions arise about their unique bond. Each member's story reveals a piece of the puzzle, from accidental weddings to saving turtles. Mrs. Olinski finds confidence in her team, but the true reason behind their selection remains a secret known only to them. Discover the surprising answers hidden within their intertwined tales.

1997 Honor Books

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1996

A Girl Named Disaster

By Nancy Farmer

A girl flees an unwanted marriage, embarking on a perilous journey to find her father.

Newbery Honor (1997)National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (1996)

336 pages

3.8/5 Goodreads · 5,285 ratings

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Summary: In a Mozambican village, young Nhamo faces a forced marriage to a cruel man. Desperate, she escapes to Zimbabwe, seeking the father she's never known. Her journey, meant to be brief, spirals into a year-long odyssey filled with danger and discovery. As Nhamo navigates the wilds, she must draw on her deepest reserves of courage to survive. Will she find the family she longs for, or will the wilderness claim her? Embark on a gripping adventure where survival and self-discovery intertwine.

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$1634

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12

Belle Prater's Boy

By Ruth White · Book #1 in the Belle Prater series

A boy's mother vanishes, sparking a journey of friendship and discovery in a small town.

Newbery Honor (1997)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1996)

224 pages· 37,288 words· Est. 4 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 6,142 ratings

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Summary: When Woodrow's mother vanishes, he moves to his grandparents' home in Coal Station, Virginia. There, he bonds with his cousin Gypsy, who struggles with her father's death. As they navigate their shared losses, Woodrow reveals a startling truth about his mother. Together, they uncover hidden strengths and confront the mysteries of their past. What secrets lie in their small Appalachian town?

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1996

The Moorchild

By Eloise McGraw

A changeling girl must confront her past to right a wrong and find her place between two worlds.

Newbery Honor (1997)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1996)Golden Kite Award (1997)

241 pages· 55,728 words· Est. 6 hour read

5.5/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 7,658 ratings

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Summary: Saaski, a changeling caught between two worlds, is shunned by villagers and haunted by memories of her moorfolk origins. As she uncovers the truth about her past, she faces a heart-wrenching choice: remain with the human family she loves or return their stolen child. Her journey to restore balance leads her back to the dangerous realm that once cast her out. Will Saaski find the courage to bridge the gap between her dual identities and bring peace to those she cherishes? Discover a tale of identity, belonging, and the power of redemption.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1996

The Thief

By Megan Whalen Turner · Book #1 in the The Queen's Thief series

A thief's boast leads to a perilous quest for a legendary treasure.

Newbery Honor (1997)

280 pages· 68,860 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 95,412 ratings

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Summary: Eugenides, a master thief, claims he can steal anything. When his bravado lands him in prison, the king's magus offers him a chance at freedom: steal a legendary treasure. But as they embark on this dangerous quest, Eugenides has his own secret plans. With political intrigue, divine interventions, and unexpected twists, will he outsmart those who underestimate him? Dive into a world where deception is an art and the stakes are life and death.

The 1997 Newbery Medal

The View from Saturday

A Girl Named Disaster

Belle Prater's Boy

The Moorchild

The Thief

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