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It means that while it was not selected as the award winner, it was considered to be very good and was seriously considered. The committee can select honor books if they wish, but there is no requirement that they select any Honor Books.
good characters and an unusual plot also it has to be interesting
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A Newbery Medal book is a children's book that has been recognized as having exceptional literary quality and making a significant contribution to literature for children. It is awarded annually by the American Library Association to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
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∙ 11y agoThis is a book that has won the Newbery Medal. This award is given to the book deemed to be the best American children's literature of the year.
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∙ 7y agoWhile the book didn't win the Newbery Award, it was considered an excellent book and was so chosen by the committee. They do not have to give out any Honor Books if they don't wish to do so.
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What does it mean to be a Newbery Medal winner?
It means your book has won the Newbery Medal for outstanding contribution to children's literature.
Is the book Holes a Newbery Medal book?
Yes it won the Newbery Medal in 1999.
What book won the Newbery Medal in 2009?
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman won the 2009 Newbery Medal.
Which book won the 2004 Newbery Medal book award?
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo was the 2004 Newbery Medal winner.
What year did the book Rules by Cynthia Lord Win the Newbery Medal?
The book "Rules" by Cynthia Lord won the Newbery Medal in 2007.
Did the book Old Yeller receive an award Newbery Medal ect.?
Yes, the book "Old Yeller" received a Newbery Honor in 1957, but did not win the Newbery Medal.
Is Huckleberry Finn a Newbery Medal book?
No, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain has not won the Newbery Medal. The Newbery Medal is awarded to the most distinguished children's book of the year by the American Library Association.
Was the book Shiloh a 1st or 2nd place Newbery Medal Winner?
Shiloh was the Newbery Medal winner in 1992.
Has the book Surviving the Applewhites won a Newbery Medal?
No. It was a runner-up in 2003 and received a Newbery Honour but not the medal.
What book won the 1939 Newbery Medal?
Thimble Summer by Elizabeth Enright won the 1939 Newbery Medal.
What book won a Newbery Medal in 2005?
Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata won the 2005 Newbery Medal.
Is Warriors The New Profecy a Newbery Medal winning book?
No, "Warriors: The New Prophecy" series is not a Newbery Medal-winning book. The Newbery Medal is awarded to outstanding children's literature, and the Warriors series has not received this award.
