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Literary Awards

The importance of literature to society is marked in one way by the number of awards that are given out. Some of the most famous American prizes include the Pulitzer, the Caldecott, the Newbery and American Book Award. Almost every country in the world promotes their history, culture and merits through prizes for their authors.

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What is the name of the princess in Tales of Despereaux?

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Princess Pea. She lives in an area called Kingdom Dor.

What awards has Jean Craighead George won?

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Jean Craighead George has won the Newberry Meadal award for her book My Side of the Mountain

In Cormac McCarthy's The Road who is the narrator?

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The narrator is Tom Stechschulte.

Did DrSeuss have pets?

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yes he love pets his favuorit animal was a cat

What is the difference between the Pulitzer Prize and Booker Prize?

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agar mujhe pata hota to tumse kyun puchti..?? dumb

Who is the famous gay author of historical fiction novels?

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There are many popular authors of historical fiction novels. Some popular authors of historical fiction novels includes Ken Follett, Margaret Mitchell, and Lois Lowry.

What was the the title and author of the 1963 caldecott award winner?

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Abraham Lincoln by Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire won the 1940 Caldecott Award.

Who was the 1953 national book award winner?

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There was no prize awarded for fiction in 1954.

Nobel prize in literature winner 1995?

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Halldãr Kiljan Laxness won The Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.

What awards did Anne Rice win?

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I asked her this, She said she has not won any awards. It is hard for me to belive, so I am going to research this a little more.

Is Nobel Prize capitalized?

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The words Nobel Prize should be capitalized because it is a proper noun.

Who holds the record for the most books read in one year by a single person?

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Agatha Christie, Jane Austen, Emily Dickinson

Did Elvira Woodruff get any awards for her books?

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no she have not

Google Eloise Greenfield's name! She has won a numerous amount of awards! So many, in fact, most places can not list them all!

Who are the main characters in Across Five Aprils?

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Ellen Creighton (Mother)

Matthew Creighton (Father)

Bill Creighton (Son of Matt - Close to Jeth, for the rebs.)

Jethro Creighton (Son of Matt - youngest child)

John Creighton (Son of Matt - Married to Nancy)

Wilse Graham (Nephew of Ellen - Lives in Kentuck)

Shadrach Yale (School teacher - in love with Jenny)

Jenny Creighton (daughter of Matt - in love with Shadrach)

Eb Carron (Nephew of Matt - 18 years old)

Travis Burdow (Dave Burdow's son - Killed marry)

Dave Burdow (Travis Burdow's father - helps Jeth on his way home)

Ross Milton

Guy Wartman

Marry Creighton (killed by Travis when her wagon flipped over)

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ellen creighton

matt creighton

bill creighton

jethro creighton

john creighton

wilse graham

shadrach yale

jenny creighton

wilse graham

shadrach yale

jenny creighton

eb carron

travis burdow

dave burdow

ross milton

guy wartman

marry creighton

Is The Notebook a classic or award winning novel?

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yes it has. its won heaps and heaps of awards just find it out yourself

What is the issue in the essay learning what was never taught?

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the issue in this essay is the world war 2 and tells her tale in post war

Which novel did C.S. Lewis get the Carnegie medal for?

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He received the medal for the The Last Battle, one of the Chronicles of Narnia series.

Awards that Ann M Martin has won?

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he has won a award know what award that is go to Ann m. martin.com

What book has the longest run on the New York Times best sellers list?

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Here are some the best NY Times Best Sellers:

A BOLD FRESH PIECE OF HUMANITY, by Bill O'ReillyRENEGADE, by Richard WolffeTHE SHACK, by William P. YoungMY SISTER'S KEEPER, by Jodi PicoultGOLDILICIOUS, written and illustrated by Victoria KannLISTEN TO THE WIND, by Greg Mortenson and Susan L.

RothGALLOP!, written and illustrated by Rufus Butler SederEXPLORER EXTRAORDINAIRE!, by Jane O'ConnorLIVING DEAD IN DALLAS, by Charlaine HarrisANGELS AND DEMONS, by Dan BrownGLENN BECK'S 'COMMON SENSE', by Glenn BeckTHREE CUPS OF TEA, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver RelinWHEN YOU ARE ENGULFED IN FLAMES, by David SedarisAN INCONVENIENT BOOK, by Glenn BeckTHE END OF OVEREATING, by David ARENEGADE, by Richard WolffeTHE GIRLS FROM AMES, by Jeffrey ZaslowTHE EVOLUTION OF GOD, by Robert WrightARE YOU THERE, VODKA? IT'S ME, CHELSEA, by Chelsea HandlerCRAZY FOR THE STORM, by Norman OllestadA BOLD FRESH PIECE OF HUMANITY, by Bill O'ReillyAND THEN THE ROOF CAVED IN, by David FaberSHOP CLASS AS SOULCRAFT, by Matthew B

Why did Roald Dahl receive the Edgar Allan Poe Award?

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Roald Dahl won awards because he was a very good author and people enjoy reading his books and stories.

What is the climax in the book in the time of the butterflies?

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In the book, 'In the Time of Butterflies,' the three revolutionary sisters are assassinated by Trujillo's men. However, their deaths were not considered to have been in vain, because they are looked upon a martyred by the people. So their war to overthrow the government was continued.

Who was nominated seven times for the nobel prize?

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Jimmy Carter was nominated seven times for a Nobel Peace Prize and was awarded one in 2002.