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Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal) じょん・にゅーべりー・めだる

Edition 20 (1941)

Children's literature awardEnglish-language children's booksAmerican literature award

Winners

5 people

A boy named Mafatu overcomes his fear through the trials of life on a remote island and discovers the courage to live by his own strength. Set against the natural beauty of the Pacific islands, it is a clear, direct story of self-reliance and growth.

An island adventure about a boy who learns courage by overcoming his fear of the sea.

128 pages
couragesurvivalgrowthisolation
Mary Jane Carr Nominee
Doris Gates Nominee
176 pages
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