Newbery Medal-winning novel: Recognized for excellence in children's literature
Inspires resilience and achievement: Follows a protagonist overcoming family tragedy and personal challenges
Classroom-aligned content: Suitable for K-8 educators and curriculum integration
Engaging protagonist: Relatable story for young readers to emulate
Summarized by Shop
After his parents die, Jeffrey Lionel Magee's life becomes legendary, as he accomplishes athletic and other feats which awe his contemporaries, in Spinelli's Newbery Medal-winning novel.
