The Hundred Penny Box
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| Author | Sharon Bell Mathis |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Leo and Diane Dillon |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Viking Press / Puffin |
| Publication date | 1975 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Hardback (Viking) / Paperback (Puffin) |
The Hundred Penny Box is a 1975 children's novel about a young boy, his great-great-aunt, and the box she uses to store 100 pennies, each penny representing a year of her life.[1] It was written by Sharon Bell Mathis and illustrated by the duo Leo and Diane Dillon. The book was a Newbery Honor book in 1976.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Association for Library Service to Children - Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present" (PDF). ALA.org. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
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