Newbery Award-Winning Audio Books on Tape and CD

Since 1922, the American Library Association has awarded the Newbery medal, named for 18^th century British bookseller John Newbery, to honor and encourage distinguished literature for children. In the decades since, some of the books named have been controversial, some have become classics, and all signify excellent books for children.

We're pleased to present the Newbery Award-winning audiobooks and the Honor Books available here at Audio Editions.

The Newbery Award Winners on Audio

Across Five Aprils
Author: Irene Hunt, Reader: Terry Bregy

Becoming a man is never easy. For Jethro Creighton, who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War, the journey is more difficult than usual. He must learn on his own, left behind on the family farm in Illinois. By the Newbery Award-winning author of Up a Road Slowly. Newbery Honor Book, 1965. "Brégy projects a sense of wonder as he narrates the splendid text... an outstanding audio."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 5 CDs, Young Listeners, 9-12, H5X275, 9781883332754, $44.95
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Amos Fortune, Free Man
Author: Elizabeth Yates, Reader: Ray Childs

Born the son of an African king, Amos was captured by slave traders and sold at auction in America. Finally, after decades of labor, he buys his freedom. Newbery Medal winner 1951. "Childs's deep, melodious voice breathes life into a man who maintained his princely dignity through the indignities of slavery."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 3 CDs, Young Listeners, 9-12, H3X327, 9780976193272, $39.95
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The Bears on Hemlock Mountain Audio Book

The Bears on Hemlock Mountain
Author: Alice Dalgliesh, Reader: William Dufris

Assuring Jonathan that there are no bears on Hemlock Mountain, the grownups send him on an errand to retrieve a big pot for the family celebration. But as he discovers on this cold winter night, grown-ups don't always know... and he discovers bears! Bears on Hemlock Mountain! Newbery Honor book, 1953. "Dufris's homey voice invites listeners to settle in for a favorite family story."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 1 CD, Young Listeners, 4-8, H1P248, 9780743572484, $9.99
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Because of Winn-Dixie
Author: Kate DiCamillo, Reader: Cherry Jones

Lonely Opal has moved to Naomi, Florida, with her father, and doesn't know what to expect. But when she adopts Winn-Dixie, a dog at the grocery store, she makes some unusual friends and lets go of her sadness. Newbery Honor Book, 2001, andan Audie Award finalist for 2002. The movie stars Dave Matthews, Jeff Daniels, and Cicely Tyson. "Percolates with heartfelt emotion and eccentric Southern color."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 2 CDs, Young Listeners, 9-12, H2R149, 9781400091492, $19.99
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Belle Prater's Boy
Author: Ruth White, Reader: Alison Elliott

When Belle Prater disappears, her son goes to live with his grandparents. He and a cousin next door find they both have secrets to hide. Newbery Honor Book, 1997. "White gives her protagonists the courage to face tragedy and transcend it."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 3 CDs, Young Listeners, 9-12, H3R655, 9780307206558, $14.99
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Unabridged, 4 cassettes, Young Listeners, 9-12, H4C898, 9780553478983, Now ~~$26.00~~ $16.90
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Bridge to Terabithia
Author: Katherine Paterson, Reader: Robert Sean Leonard

This classic, magical novel tells of the fastest runners in the fifth grade. Jess and Leslie forge a bond of friendship and create a secret hiding place they call Terabithia. Newbery Medal winner, 1978. "Leonard has crafted a recording that earns its place among the best... [He] imbues the story with emotion."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 4 CDs, Young Listeners, 9-12, H4H833, 9780060758332, $25.95
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The Bronze Bow
Author: Elizabeth George Speare, Reader: Mary Woods

After Roman soldiers kill Daniel's father, grief and rage roil in the young man, and he is fired to avenge his death by driving the legions from Israel. Meanwhile, nearby a rabbi teaches a very different lesson – love thy neighbor. As Daniel hears, he is changed, and drawn to the teachings of this Jesus of Nazareth. Newbery Medal winner, 1962.

Unabridged, 6 CDs, Young Listeners, 9-12, H6B043, 9781433210433, $19.95
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Bud, Not Buddy
Author: Christopher Paul Curtis, Reader: James Avery

On the run from another foster home, ten-year-old Bud takes on Depression-era Michigan, determined to find the man he's sure is his dad. His only clue is a flier that had mysteriously upset his mother before she died. Newbery Medal winner,2000. "The cast of characters, presented with endless variations in voicing, is authentic and memorable. [Avery's] zippy reading creates the perfect mood."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 5 CDs, Young Listeners, 9-12, H5R179, 9780739331798, $19.95
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By the Shores of Silver Lake
Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder, Reader: Cherry Jones

The Ingalls family moves to the Dakota Territory. Here Pa works on the new railroad until he finds a homestead claim for their new little house. Laura takes her first train ride as she, her sisters, and their mother come out to live with Pa on the shores of Silver Lake. Newbery Honor Book, 1940. Fifth in the endearing Little House series. "The excellent Cherry Jones... details the realities of pioneer life... hours of thought-provoking family entertainment."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 6 CDs, Young Listeners, 9-12, H6H501, 9780060565015, $25.95
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