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Tag: Billy Miller Makes a Wish

September 27, 2021 by Steven Engelfried

HARRY, BILLY, and MARISOL: Can these early chapter books contend for the Newbery Medal?

Short chapter books don't often fare well in the Newbery, but this year might be different. Here are three books for younger readers that may have all of the literary qualities required to emerge as the most distinguished children's book of the year.

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