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The 1990s Newbery Medal Winners

The 1990s Newbery Medal Winners

CliffsNotes on The 1990s Newbery Award Medal Winners features novels selected by the Association for Library Service to Children as distinguished contributions to American literature for children. The struggles of growing up and the value of friends and family are common themes among these winners, including Holes, Out of the Dust, The View from Saturday, The Midwife's Apprentice, The Giver, Number the Stars, Maniac Magee, Walk Two Moons, Shiloh, and Missing May.

Introduction to the Newbery Medal

About the Newbery Medal

Introduction to the 1990s Newbery Medal Winners

Holes: About the Author

Life and Background

Sachar’s Selected Works

Holes: About the Book

A Brief Synopsis

Major Themes

Holes: Character Analyses

Stanley Yelnats IV

Zero (Hector Zeroni)

Madame Zeroni

Elya Yelnats

Stanley Yelnats II

Katherine “Kissin’ Kate” Barlow

Sam the Onion Man

Charles “Trout” Walker

Ms. Walker (The Warden)

Mr. Sir

Mr. Pendanski

X-Ray

Ms. Morengo

Holes: Study Help

Activities for Readers

Out of the Dust: About the Author

Life and Background

Hesse’s Selected Works

Out of the Dust: About the Book

A Brief Synopsis

Geography

Major Themes

Out of the Dust: Character Analyses

Billie Jo Kelby

Bayard Kelby

Polly Kelby (Pol)

Louise

Mad Dog Craddock

Out of the Dust: Study Help

Activities for Readers

The View From Saturday: About the Author

Life and Background

Konigsburg’s Selected Works

The View from Saturday: About the Book

A Brief Synopsis

Character Map

Major Themes

The View from Saturday: Character Analyses

Eva Marie Olinski

Nadia Diamondstein

Ethan Potter

Julian Singh

Noah Gershom

The View from Saturday: Study Help

Activities for Readers

The Midwife’s Apprentice: About the Author

Life and Background

Cushman’s Selected Works

The Midwife’s Apprentice: About the Book

A Brief Synopsis

Major Themes

The Midwife’s Apprentice: Character Analyses

Alyce (previously known as Brat and, later, Beetle)

Jane, the Midwife

Will Russet

The Midwife’s Apprentice: Study Help

Activities for Readers

Walk Two Moons: About the Author

Life and Background

Creech’s Selected Works

Walk Two Moons: About the Book

A Brief Synopsis

Major Themes

Walk Two Moons: Character Analyses

Salamanca Tree Hiddle (Sal)

Phoebe Winterbottom

John Hiddle

Chanhassen “Sugar” Hiddle

Gram and Gramps Hiddle

Ben Finney

Margaret Cadaver

Walk Two Moons: Study Help

Activities for Readers

The Giver: About the Author

The Giver: About the Book

A Brief Synopsis

Major Themes

The Giver: Character Analyses

Jonas

The Giver

Mother

Father

Lily

Asher

Fiona

The Community Members

The Giver: Study Help

Activities for Readers

Missing May: About the Author

Missing May: About the Book

A Brief Synopsis

Geography

Major Themes

Missing May: Character Analyses

Summer

Uncle Ob

Aunt May

Cletus Underwood

Missing May: Study Help

Activities for Readers

Shiloh: About the Author

Shiloh: About the Book

A Brief Synopsis

Major Themes

Shiloh: Character Analyses

Marty

Dad (Ray Preston)

Ma (Lou Preston)

Judd Travers

David Howard

Shiloh: Study Help

Activities for Readers

Maniac Magee: About the Author

Maniac Magee: About the Book

A Brief Synopsis

Major Themes

Maniac Magee: Character Analyses

Jeffrey Lionel (Maniac) Magee

Amada Beale

John McNab

Mars Bar Thompson

Grayson

Maniac Magee: Study Help

Activities for Readers

Number the Stars: About the Author

Life and Background

Lowry’s Selected Works

Number the Stars: About the Book

A Brief Synopsis

Geography

Major Themes

Number the Stars: Character Analyses

Annemarie Johansen

Ellen Rosen

Mr. and Mrs. Johansen and Henrik

Peter Neilsen

Number the Stars: Study Help

Activities for Readers

Study Help for All 1990's Newbery Medal Winners

Quiz

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Take the Quiz In Louis Sachar’s Holes, why does Stanley get to keep the suitcase when the Warden tries to take it?
  1. Stanley found it, so it’s rightfully his.
  2. The suitcase bears the name “Stanley Yelnats” on it, so Stanley can keep it.
  3. Because Zero hides the suitcase under the old boat with “Mary Lou” on the side.
  4. Stanley’s lawyer and the Texas Attorney General defend him and keep the Warden from getting the suitcase.
Quiz
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