Shadrach (novel)

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Shadrach
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Author Meindert De Jong
Illustrator Maurice Sendak
Cover artist Maurice Sendak
LanguageEnglish
Genre Children's literature /
Publisher Harper
Publication date
 1953
Publication placeUnited States
Pages182
ISBN 0-06-440115-4

Shadrach is a 1954 children's novel by Dutch American author Meindert De Jong and illustrated by Maurice Sendak, the first of seven books that Sendak illustrated for De Jong. [1] The book was one of two Meindert's books that earned a Newbery Honor in 1954, making him the only author to earn two honors in one year; the other book was Hurry Home, Candy. [2]

Summary

6-year-old Dutch boy Davie impatiently waits to receive a gift rabbit from his grandfather. Foolishly, Davie decides to collect clover to feed the rabbit from the steep banks of the canals in his town, almost hurting himself. Maartins, a traveling merchant, finally delivers the black rabbit, and Davie is smitten. The rabbit, however, slowly begins to lose weight, enough that it can escape its hutch, alarming Davie. The rabbit eventually slips out and escapes. Searching the family barn, he finds the rabbit inside eating oats. Reunited, David reaffirms his commitment to caring for the rabbit.

References

  1. ↑ Gillespie, John T.; Naden, Corinne J., eds. (2006). The Newbery/Printz Companion: Book Talk and Related Materials (3rd ed.). Libraries Unlimited. ISBN   1-59158-313-6.
  2. ↑ "Association for Library Service to Children - Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present" (PDF). ALA.org. Retrieved December 13, 2025.


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