The story of a friendship between a 12-year-old boy and an immigrant handyman, almost wrecked by the good intentions of the townspeople. "One of the distinguished books of our time. . . . The writing has dignity and strength".--School Library Journal. 1960 Newbery Medal; ALA Notable Children's Books of 1940-1970.
| ISBN: | 9780064401449 |
| Publication date: | 4th April 1984 |
| Author: | Joseph Krumgold |
| Illustrator: | Symeon Shimin |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 248 pages |
| Genres: |
Classic Literature Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Stories about Family and Friends People / Places Children’s / Teenage general interest: City and town life Reading Scheme Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE) PSHE: Family Issues Children’s / Teenage social topics: Migration / refugees |
The story of a friendship between a 12-year-old boy and an immigrant handyman, almost wrecked by the good intentions of the townspeople. "One of the distinguished books of our time. . . .
Onion John features in the following genres: Classic Literature, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Stories about Family and Friends, People / Places, Children’s / Teenage general interest: City and town life, Reading Scheme, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), PSHE: Family Issues, Children’s / Teenage social topics: Migration / refugees
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Onion John was written by Joseph Krumgold and published by HarperCollins
Onion John has 248 pages