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Newbery Medal
1979

Newbery Medal 1979

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The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin — book cover

The Westing Game

Newbery Medal · 1979 · Winner

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Event Details

Announcement Date: January 1, 1979

About the Award

Award: Newbery Medal
Awarding Body: American Library Association
Country: US

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