Mountains Are Free
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| Author | Julia Davis Adams |
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| Illustrator | Theodore Nadejen |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature / Historical fiction |
| Publisher | Dutton |
| Publication date | 1930 |
| Publication place | United States |
Mountains Are Free is a 1930 children's historical fiction novel written by Julia Davis Adams and illustrated by Theodore Nadejen. Set in 14th century Switzerland, it retells the legend of William Tell and the Swiss struggle against the Habsburgs from the viewpoint of orphan boy Bruno, Tell's charge.[1][2] The novel was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1931.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ The Newbery & Caldecott Awards: a Guide to the Medal and Honor Books by the Association for Library Service to Children, ALA Editions, 2009, page 80
- ↑ 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 14, 2025.
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