Bundle includes 5 titles that have been given awards for their outstanding contributions to children's literature. For readers in grs. 3-6
Ghost by Jason Reynolds. Summary: A young boy with crazy natural talent as a runner has to overcome his anger about his past to harness his speed and be part of a track team. (National Book Award Finalist)
Number the Stars by Lois Lowery. Summary: In 1943, during the Germany occupation of Denmark, 10 yrs old Annemarie learns how to be brave and courageous when she helps shelter her Jewish friend from the Nazis. (Newbery Medal)
One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Summary: When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life. (Newbery Medal)
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin. Summary: the mysterious death of an eccentric millionaire brings together an unlikely assortment of heirs who must uncover he circumstances of the his death before they can claim their inheritance. (Newbery Medal)
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. Summary: Meg Murry and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government. (Newbery Medal)
