Onion John
Onion John

Onion John

Written by Joseph Krumgold & illustrated by Symeon Shimin
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8 - 12
Reading age
248
Page count
235
Words per page
710L
Lexile measure
Apr 4, 1984
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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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      Author
      Joseph Krumgold

      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.

      Illustrator
      Symeon Shimin

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780064401449
    Publication Date
    April 4, 1984
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 1959
    Page Count
    248
    Words Per Page
    235
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lexile® Level
    710L
    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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