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Onion John
Onion John
Author: Joseph Krumgold, Symeon Shimin (Illustrator)
The story of a friendship between a 12-year-old boy and an immigrant handyman, almost wrecked by the good intentions of the townspeople. Winner, 1960 Newbery Medal Notable Children's Books of 1940–1970 (ALA) 1960 Lewis Carroll Shelf Award
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ISBN-13: 9780064401449
ISBN-10: 0064401448
Publication Date: 4/4/1984
Pages: 256
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 20 ratings
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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bridgette avatar reviewed Onion John on + 4 more book reviews
A deeper more meaningful book than I expected. a different kind of story yet it still gives you that comfy feeling. I enjoyed it very much.


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