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Elizabeth George Speare

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1908 - 1994
Elizabeth George Speare was an American writer of children's historical fiction, including two Newbery Medal winners, recognizing the year's "most distinguished contribution to American literature for children". In 1989 she received the Children's Literature Legacy Award for her contributions to American children's literature and one of the Educational Paperback Association's top 100 authors.
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The Bronze Bow: A Newbery Award Winner – A Novel About Hate, Revenge, by Elizabeth George Speare
The Bronze Bow: A Newbery Award Winner – A Novel About Hate, Revenge, by Elizabeth George Speare

4.2/5

A powerful Newbery Medal winner that successfully combines historical fiction with Christian themes, though parents should understand the religious content and mature themes of hatred and revenge before sharing with young readers.

Reviewed Apr 29, 2026

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