Onion John
What's Onion John About
The story of a friendship between a 12-year-old boy and an immigrant handyman, almost wrecked by the good intentions of the townspeople. One of the distinguished books of our time. . . . The writing has dignity and strength.–School Library Journal. 1960 Newbery Medal; ALA Notable Children’s Books of 1940-1970.
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The Creatives Behind the Book
Joseph Krumgold received the Newbery Medal for …And Now Miguel. One of the few people to receive the medal twice, he was subsequently awarded it for his novel Onion John, also available in a Harper Trophy edition.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780064401449
- Publication Date
- April 4, 1984
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Page Count
- 256
- Words Per Page
- 228
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Reading Age
- 8 - 12 years
- Est. Lexile® Level
- ~701L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~Q
- ATOS® Book Level
- 4.5
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 8
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 68
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- MG
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