Newbery Medal · 1999

The 1999 Newbery Medal

Holes won the 1999 Newbery Medal. Browse it alongside the honor book, with ages and reading levels for each.

1999 Newbery Medal Winner
Holes
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1998

Holes

By Louis Sachar, Vladimir Radunsky (Illustrator), Bagram Ibatoulline (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Holes series

A cursed boy digs for secrets at a mysterious camp.

Newbery Medal (1999)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1999)National Book Award for Young People's Literature (1998)
233 pages· 47,105 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Summary: Stanley Yelnats, plagued by a family curse, finds himself at Camp Green Lake, a detention center where boys dig endless holes. But these aren't just for character building. As Stanley unearths the truth, he must confront the camp's hidden motives and his own destiny. What lies beneath the dry lakebed, and can Stanley break the curse that haunts his family? Dive into this darkly humorous tale of mystery and redemption.
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1998

A Long Way from Chicago

Two siblings face wild summers with their unpredictable grandmother.

148 pages· 35,326 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Summary: Every summer, Joey and Mary Alice journey to rural Illinois during the Great Depression. Their grandmother, a force of nature, turns each visit into an adventure filled with unexpected challenges and unforgettable lessons. As they navigate her eccentric world, the siblings discover more about themselves and the strength of family bonds. What surprises await them this summer?
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