Newbery Honor Books

The runner ups for each year for the prestigious Newbery Medal award.
 

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1. An American plague: the true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793

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Author:
Murphy, Jim, 1947-2022
Average Rating:
4 stars
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Description:
Provides an account of the yellow fever epidemic that swept through Philadelphia in 1793, discussing the chaos that erupted when people began evacuating in droves, leaving the city without government, goods, or services, and examining efforts by physicians, the Free African Society, and others to cure and care for the sick. Recreates the devastation rendered to the city of Philadelphia in 1793 by an incurable disease known as yellow fever, detailing...

2. Bomb: the race to build-- and steal-- the world's most dangerous weapon

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Author:
Sheinkin, Steve
Average Rating:
4.3 stars
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Description:
Discusses the international competition to create the first atomic bomb.