By:
Katherine Paterson
Grade Level:
The Great Gilly Hopkins was published between Katherine Paterson’s two Newbery Award-winning novels, Bridge to Terabithia and Jacob, Have I Loved. Although it won the National Book Award for children’s fiction and was a Newbery Honor Book, it has not received the same attention as Paterson’s other award winning, realistic novels for young readers. It is a favorite of Paterson’s many fans, however, because of its strong and memorable characterizations.