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Newbery Awards 1922-1929

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The Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

	Kelly, Eric P. The Trumpeter of Krakow, a Tale of the Fifteenth Century 1929 A Polish family in the Middle Ages has, for generations, guarded a mysterious crystal. They must elude the czar of Russia to get the treasure to the king of Poland.
	Mukerji, Dhan Gopal Illustrated by Boris Artzybasheff Gay-Neck, the Story of a Pigeon 1928 The adventures of a Calcutta-born carrier pigeon and his service in the Indian Army during the First World War.
	James, Will Smoky, the Cowhorse 1927 The story of a horse from his birth on the open range, through his capture by humans and his work in the rodeo, to his eventual old age back on the range where he was born.
	Chrisman, Arthur Bowie Illustrated by Else Hasselriis Shen of the Sea; a Book for Children 1926 Sixteen original stories in folktale style, most explaining the origins of everyday objects common to Chinese culture.
	Finger, Charles J. Illustrated by Paul Honore Tales from Silver Lands 1925 Nineteen stories of witches, giants, and enchantments, gathered from South American villagers.
	Hawes, Charles Boardman The Dark Frigate 1924 The story of nineteen-year-old sailor Philip Marsham who is forced to become a pirate during the reign of King Charles of England.
	Lofting, Hugh The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle 1923 The good doctor and naturalist talks to animals and makes an amazing voyage to Spidermonkey Island and home again to England.
	van Loon, Hendrik Willem The Story of Mankind 1922 The author turns history into tales of adventure, from cave dwellers to 1920.