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ERIC Number: EJ220032
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980
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The Reading Level of the John Newbery Books from 1945-1965.
Chatham, W. L.
Southern Journal of Educational Research, v14 n1 p71-78 Win 1980
Because both adults and children have claimed Newbery books are difficult, this study sought to determine minimum reading level of 20 Newbery award winners by testing reading comprehension of fifth and sixth graders on each book. Only two books exceeded fifth- and sixth-grade reading levels. Book ratings are listed. (DS)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Evaluation, Library Acquisition, Library Material Selection, Readability, Readability Formulas, Reading Ability, Reading Level
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Newbery Award Books