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Onion John

Joseph Krumgold

The story of a friendship between a 12-year-old boy and an immigrant handyman, almost wrecked by the good intentions of the townspeople. One of the distinguished books of our time. . . . The writing has dignity and strength.--School Library Journal. 1960 Newbery Medal; ALA Notable Children's Books of 1940-1970.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Perfection Learning
  • Publish Date: Apr 1st, 1984
  • Pages: 248
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.50in - 5.00in - 0.70in - 0.50lb
  • EAN: 9780812407716
  • Recommended age: 10-13
  • Categories: • Classics• Social Themes - Friendship

Praise for this book

"One of the distinguished books of our time. . . . The writing has dignity and strength."--"SLJ.""[A] penetrating picture of a boy growing up. . . . The book has a lingering effect on the reader."--"H."