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Onion John by Joseph Krumgold; Illustrated by Symeon Shimin |
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A Newbery Medal winner about a boy's friendship with an old man. Also use the Newbery Award winner ...And Now Miguel (1953). In this Newbery Medal winner, Andy is torn between 2 relationships-one with his father and the other with an old immigrant. Joseph Krumgold was the first writer to receive the Newbery Medal twice. He was awarded the medal, which is given for the most distinguished contribution to literature for children, in 1954 for ...and now Miguel and again in 1960 for Onion John. Mr. Krumgold began his writing career in Hollywood. For more than twelve years he wrote and produced screenplays for several major studios. He then worked away from Hollywood on documentary films in which the story was given as much emphasis as the fact. These films earned the author first prizes at the Venice, Prague, and Edinburgh Film Festivals, a nomination for the Academy Award, and wide approval both in the United States and abroad. Mr. Krumgold grew up near New York City, although he traveled extensively and lived in a variety of places, including California, Paris, and Rome. From 1947 to 1951 he spent most of his time in Israel, where he made movies throughout the conflicts that marked the founding of the Israeli nation. A Friend In Need Maybe someday, Andy Rusch will make his father's dreams come true and be one of the first men on the moon. But for now, Andy is perfectly happy with everything the way it is. He likes working in his father's hardware store, playing on the Serenity baseball team, and being best friends with Onion John, the town eccentric. Nobody else seems to understand Andy the way Onion John does. And nobody else understands Onion John at all. But Andy's father doesn't seem to see how great things are. All he can see is how much better they could be. So, just like he does with Andy, Mr. Rusch starts making plans for Onion John. After all, he says, all Onion John needs is a little help. But Andy and his father soon learn that a little help can sometimes lead to a lot of trouble, especially when the person getting the help doesn't really want it ... The story of a friendship between a 12-year-old boy and an immigrant handyman, almost wrecked by the good intentions of the townspeople. Winner, 1960 Newbery Medal Notable Children's Books of 1940-1970 (ALA) 1960 Lewis Carroll Shelf Award |
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