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Stub 1:Davis, Mary Gould
Mary Gould Davis (1882-1956 ), is known for her advocacy in children's literature. She was born in Bangor, Maine, her family moved to Middlesboro, Kentucky, before establishing a life in New York in 1896. she started a career as a assistant librarian in a Brooklyn public library in 1905. 1913 became a children's librarian there. She was promoted in 1922 to supervisor storytelling, a position she held until her retirement on December 31, 1944. she was a member of American Library Association and New York Library Association. She was a very strong advocate of children's literature and folklore. she also authored and edited several books

Works
1.The Truce of the Wolf & Other Tales of Old Italy(1931)

2.The Handsome Donkey(1933)

3.The sandy kingdom(1935)

4.With Cap & Bells(1937)

5. The girls book of verse(1952)

Awards

 * Truce of the Wolf and Other Tales of Old Italy is a collection of seven Italian stories retold for children by Mary Gould Davis. They include a legend about Saint Francis of Assisi and a story from the Decameron.[1] Illustrated by Jay Van Everen, it was first published in 1931 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1932.[2]

Stub 2: Jewett, Eleanore M.
Eleanore M. Jewett was born 1890 and raised in New York, and was very fond of the area, she would annually visit Cape Ann, Massachusetts, where she was a member of a "summer gang" much like that in Cobbler's Knob. following her childhood,she taught for four years before she married a doctor and moved to upstate New York. She has two married daughters and three grandchildren.

Works

 * 1) The Hidden Treasure of Glaston(Paperback - may 1st 2000)(newberry honor award)
 * 2) Big Johns Secret(Paperback - Apr 30, 2004)
 * 3) Mystery of The Mooncusser(Paperback - 1965)

Awards
The Newbery Companion by John Thomas Gillespie and Corinne J. Naden, Libraries Unlimited, 2001, p. 147

Stub 3: Kalashnikoff, Nicholas
An author of a Russian back ground. His most noted works are in the UK for the book Jumper, the story of a Siberian horse who was enlisted to serve in the First World War. This story is particularly interesting, and has been assisted  by skilled illustrators including Lionel Edwards and Victor Ambrus.

Works

 * 1) Jumper: The Life of a Siberian Horse(1945)
 * 2) The Defender(April 1st 1993)(new berry honor award)

Awards

 * The novel, illustrated by Claire Louden and George Louden, was first published in 1951 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1952.[1]

The Hidden Treasure of Glaston
The Hidden Treasure of Glaston  is a historical children's novel by Eleanore M. Jewett. Set in 1171 England, the story involves Hugh and Dickon the Oblate searching for the Holy Grail. The book was first published in 1946 and won a Newbery Honor award in 1947

Plot
"The Hidden Treasure of Glaston" is an exciting mystery thriller about a boy’s journey in becoming a man and his struggle to obtain the Holy Grail that Jesus used at the Last Supper. The Hidden Treasure of Glaston takes place in Britain in 1171, and the story is seen through the eyes of the main character Hugh, who’s father abandoned him at a monastery when he was 14 years old. He seeks occupation at a local monastery to help the monks write their scriptures, where it’s their responsibility as the printing press was not yet invented. Hugh, the main character did not show much promise upon his arrival at the monastery at first, but makes immense changes as he transforms into a preserving and religious young man. It’s nearing the end of his journey that he shows the qualities and personal growth that make him seem more refined in all aspects of his personality. He shows little regard towards his well-being as he begins to travel knowing the dangers he would face. The journey unravels with him escaping from a mob that chased after him, finding his way through deserts and caves and making it to Glaston before he gets caught. Despite all the difficulties he faces throughout the story, he shows perseverance. He becomes a new person through his adventures, having developed more strength, faith and courage.

Characters

 * Hugh--age 14. the protagonist of the story,he was abandoned by his father he sought refuge in a local monastery.
 * Dickon--Hugh's loyal friend in all his endeavors.
 * Bleheris-- another one of Hugh's loyal friends, he is a bit on the strange side but still a dependable ally.
 * Joseph of Arimithea--a resident of Glastonbury, has lived out the rest of his days shrouded in mystery.

Critical Reception
many critics regard the piece of literature as masterful story told through the eyes of an adolescence, and its obvious to see why because it inspires the spirit of adventure. this story features many real life artifacts especially with Christianity. the events in this story seem to be whats giving such critical acclaim. never the less this is a story for ages, and many critics really love this book and the wholesome morals it holds.

Awards
newbery medal honor book 2001