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Fiction - Novel Genre

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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (1976)

A clear-eyed look at the American south at the time of the Great Depression through the eyes of a young African American girl.

Author(s): Mildred D. Taylor
Illustrator(s): Jerry Pinkney

Newbery Medal
Newbery Medal - 1977

The Stones of Green Knowe (1976)

As Roger’s father is building their new home, Roger discovers the standing stones that send him through time to meet the other children of Green Knowe. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): L. M. Boston
Illustrator(s): Peter Boston

The World of Blandings (1976)

Includes short stories and the novels Something Fresh (Something New) and Summer Lightning. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): None

Gulliver’s Travels (1977)

A satirical look at human society through the eyes of giants, midgets and horses.

Author(s): Jonathan Swift
Illustrator(s): Jerry Pinkney

The Shadow on the Sun (1977)

This sequel to The Moon in a Cloud, set in ancient Egypt, is a tale of grand passions, deadly fevers, vile plots and hair’s breadth escapes. This paperback edition is the only one with the Pauline Baynes cover art.... View More

Author(s): Rosemary Harris
Illustrator(s): Pauline Baynes

The Spirits of Chocamata (1977)

Two friends, the son of a plantation owner and an Indian boy, stumble across an escaped convict while searching for treasure in the caves of Curacao.

Author(s): Siny Rose van Iterson
Illustrator(s): Unknown

Sunset at Blandings (1977)

P.G. Wodehouse’s final, unfinished novel is set at Blandings Castle. Gally stars along with a good and deserving niece and her impecunious suitor, a unique Lord Emsworth sister who is nice and deserving of her suitor, the Chancellor of the Exch... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Ionicus

Sunset at Blandings (1977)

P.G. Wodehouse’s final, unfinished novel is set at Blandings Castle. Gally stars along with a good and deserving niece and her impecunious suitor, a unique Lord Emsworth sister who is nice and deserving of her suitor, the Chancellor of the Exch... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Ionicus

The Battle Lost and Won (1978)

A novel set in Egypt at the time of the Battle of El Alamein sports a dust jacket by Ardizzone. This is volume two of The Levant Trilogy.

Author(s): Olivia Manning
Illustrator(s): Edward Ardizzone

Carbonel and Calidor (1978)

When Prince Calidor strays off, his father, Carbonel King of the Cats, calls on Rosemary and John to help bring him back to the straight and narrow.

Author(s): Barbara Sleigh
Illustrator(s): Charles Front

Jessica on Her Own (1978)

An orphaned cousin and an out-of-work uncle add to Jessica's difficulties with her school mates.

Author(s): Mary K. Harris
Illustrator(s): Dave Griffiths
Alison Prince

Life at Blandings (1979)

An omnibus edition of Something Fresh (Something New), Summer Lightning and Heavy Weather.

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Ionicus

Penny's Way (1979)

Penny, the youngest of four, can't seem to do anything right.

Author(s): Mary K. Harris
Illustrator(s): Jill Bennett
Sheila Rose

The Swoop! and Other Stories (1979)

While everyone is on August holiday England’s enemies take the opportunity to invade her. Only Clarence and his boy scout troop stand in their way. Wodehouse later adapted this short novel to America as The Military Invasion of America, A Remar... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Unknown

Algonquin Cat (1980)

Hamlet the cat has taken up residence in the Algonquin Hotel. When not napping he keeps a careful on on what is going on and lends his assistance when needed. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Val Schaffner
Illustrator(s): Hilary Knight

Barchester Towers (1980)

When the bishopric of Barchester falls to an outsider, the set ways of the cathedral close are all upset. This World’s Classics edition is in one volume. The number of illustrations has been reduced.

Author(s): Anthony Trollope
Illustrator(s): Edward Ardizzone

The Fledgling (1980)

Georgie, a young girl, discovers she can fly.

Read online at archive.org

Author(s): Jane Langton
Illustrator(s): Erik Blegvad

Newbery Honor Book
Newbery Honor Book - 1981

The Man From the Sky (1980)

A robber parachutes from an airplane with his loot, but a boy sees where he lands. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Avi
Illustrator(s): David Wiesner

The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1980)

Edwin Drood disappears on the day he breaks off his engagement.

Author(s): Charles Dickens
Leon Garfield
Illustrator(s): Antony Maitland

Not George Washington (1980)

An autobiographical novel about a young Englishman breaking into the literary world in London. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Herbert Westbrook
P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Nancy Stahl

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