Runaway Papoose
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Runaway Papoose is a children's novel by Grace Moon. It is a contemporary story of Native American
children from the southwestern United States
. Illustrated by the author's husband, Carl Moon, the novel was first published in 1928 and was a Newbery Honor
recipient in 1929.
Native Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
children from the southwestern United States
Southwestern United States
The Southwestern United States is a region defined in different ways by different sources. Broad definitions include nearly a quarter of the United States, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah...
. Illustrated by the author's husband, Carl Moon, the novel was first published in 1928 and was a Newbery Honor
Newbery Medal
The John Newbery Medal is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association . The award is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The award has been given since 1922. ...
recipient in 1929.