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Newbery Winners and Honors: 1979 Winner & Honorees

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1979 Newbery Award Winner

The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
Call Number: Fic R224w

ISBN: 0140386645

Publication Date: 1997

The mysterious death of an eccentric millionaire brings together an unlikely assortment of heirs who must uncover the circumstances of his death before they can claim their inheritance.

1979 Newbery Honor Titles

Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson An eleven-year-old foster child tries to cope with her longings and fears as she schemes against everyone who tries to be friendly.
Call Number: Fic P297g

ISBN: 0690038372

Publication Date: 1978