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Katherine Paterson

Bridge To Terabithia

This Newbery Medal-winning novel by Katherine Paterson is about the friendship between two fifth-graders, Jesse Aarons and Leslie Burke, who create a magical kingdom in the woods called Terabithia. When tragedy strikes, Jesse must learn to cope with his grief and find his way back to reality. Like 'Skylark', this book explores themes of family, friendship, and loss in a heartwarming and poignant way.

Jeanne Birdsall

The Penderwicks

This Newbery Honor-winning novel by Jeanne Birdsall is about four sisters - Rosalind, Skye, Jane, and Batty - who spend a summer at a beautiful estate called Arundel. There, they meet a variety of interesting characters, have adventures, and learn about themselves and each other. Like 'Skylark', this book features strong family relationships, memorable characters, and a sense of wonder and discovery.

Mildred D. Taylor

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

This Newbery Medal-winning novel by Mildred D. Taylor is set in the Jim Crow South and tells the story of the Logan family, who are determined to hold on to their land and their dignity in the face of racism and violence. Like 'Skylark', this book explores themes of family, community, and social justice, and features a strong and resilient protagonist.

Kate DiCamillo

Because of Winn-Dixie

This Newbery Honor-winning novel by Kate DiCamillo is about a girl named India Opal Buloni, who adopts a stray dog named Winn-Dixie and learns about friendship, family, and the power of music. Like 'Skylark', this book features a strong and memorable protagonist, a sense of wonder and discovery, and a focus on the importance of relationships.

Lois Lowry

The Giver

This Newbery Medal-winning novel by Lois Lowry is set in a dystopian society where sameness and conformity are valued above all else. When Jonas is chosen to be the Receiver of Memory, he begins to question the world around him and discovers the truth about his community's past. Like 'Skylark', this book explores themes of individuality, community, and the power of memory.

Katherine Applegate

The One and Only Ivan

This Newbery Medal-winning novel by Katherine Applegate is about a gorilla named Ivan, who lives in a shopping mall and longs for freedom. When a baby elephant arrives, Ivan realizes he must do something to save her and himself. Like 'Skylark', this book features a strong and memorable protagonist, a sense of wonder and discovery, and a focus on the importance of relationships.

Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game

This Newbery Medal-winning novel by Ellen Raskin is a mystery about sixteen people who are invited to the reading of a will and must solve a series of puzzles to inherit the fortune of a wealthy businessman. Like 'Skylark', this book features a strong and memorable cast of characters, a sense of adventure and discovery, and a focus on the power of teamwork.

Susan Patron

The Higher Power of Lucky

This Newbery Medal-winning novel by Susan Patron is about a 10-year-old girl named Lucky Trimble, who lives in a small desert town and is obsessed with the idea of luck. When she discovers a secret about her mother's death, Lucky must learn to trust herself and others. Like 'Skylark', this book features a strong and memorable protagonist, a sense of wonder and discovery, and a focus on the importance of relationships.

Kate DiCamillo

The Tale of Despereaux

This Newbery Medal-winning novel by Kate DiCamillo is about a small mouse named Despereaux, who falls in love with a human princess and embarks on a dangerous journey to save her. Like 'Skylark', this book features a strong and memorable protagonist, a sense of wonder and discovery, and a focus on the power of love and kindness.

Jojo Moyes

The Giver of Stars

This novel by Jojo Moyes is about a group of women in Depression-era Kentucky who form a traveling library and bring books to people in remote areas. Like 'Skylark', this book explores themes of community, friendship, and the power of literature to transform lives.