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Puffin Newbery Library Books

In order from Dobry to Red Sails to Capri.

The Puffin Newbery Library series is a set of 5 chapter books by Monica Shannon, published between 1934 and 1952. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 190 pages.

Dobry
The Silver Pencil
Miss Hickory
Daughter of the Mountains
Red Sails to Capri
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Dobry
Sale price
$674
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1934

Dobry

By Monica Shannon, Atanas Katchamakoff

A boy must prove his artistic destiny over farming to his mother.

192 pages
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Summary: In a Bulgarian village, young Dobry dreams of sculpting, not farming. His heart yearns for art, but his mother envisions a life tilling the land. As Dobry's talent blossoms, he faces the challenge of convincing her that his future lies in shaping stone, not soil. Will his passion and determination be enough to change her mind and fulfill his destiny?
The complete set

Puffin Newbery Library Series

5 books · Published 1934–1952

Dobry
Series
Sale price
$674

Dobry

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1934

A boy must prove his artistic destiny over farming to his mother.

The Silver Pencil
Series
Sale price
$599

The Silver Pencil

Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 1944

A cherished pencil guides a journey to becoming a writer.

Miss Hickory
Series
Sale price
$574

Miss Hickory

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1946

A doll faces a lonely winter when left behind by her owner.

Daughter of the Mountains
Series
Sale price
$759

Daughter of the Mountains

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1948

A girl braves treacherous mountains to reclaim her stolen dog from bandits.

Red Sails to Capri
Series
Sale price
$674

Red Sails to Capri

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1952

A mysterious ship arrives, promising adventure and change for a young boy and his island.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Puffin Newbery Library series?

There are 5 books in the Puffin Newbery Library series. It began with Dobry in 1934, and the newest book, Red Sails to Capri, was published in 1952.

What ages are the Puffin Newbery Library books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Puffin Newbery Library to life.

01

Monica Shannon

Author
02

Atanas Katchamakoff

Author
03

Alice Dalgliesh

Author
04

Carolyn Sherwin Bailey

Author
05

Louise S. Rankin

Author
06

Ann Weil

Author
07

Kurt Wiese

Illustrator

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