Dobry
Written by Monica Shannon and Atanas Katchamakoff
Part of the Puffin Newbery Library Book Series
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8 - 12
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192
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Feb 1, 1993
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Dobry is a book by Monica Shannon first published in 1934 that won the Newbery Medal for most distinguished contribution to American literature for children in 1935. The story is about a Bulgarian peasant boy who must convince his mother that he is destined to be a sculptor, not a farmer. Bulgarian-born sculptor Atanas Katchamakoff illustrated the book.
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Monica Shannon (1890-1965) was a Canadian-born American children’s author. She recieved the Newbery Medal for her book, Dobry, published in 1934.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780140363340
- Publication Date
- February 1, 1993
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
- Original Publication Date
- November 1, 1934
- Page Count
- 192
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Reading Age
- 8 - 12 years
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