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Fantasy and the Newbery

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Lizzie Ross

The Newbery judges seem to favor realistic and historical fiction. Even if the story is told from a doll’s viewpoint (Hitty: Her First 100 Years or Miss Hickory), the underlying plot is historical. Five fantasy authors have won: Susan Cooper (The Grey King, … Continue reading →

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