Books in California Young Reader Medal - Intermediate
The California Young Reader Medal is a student-nominated, student-voted award sponsored by California library and reading associations. This Intermediate category covers grades 3-6, and winners are popular middle grade novels about animals, friendship, history, and puzzles (e.g., The War That Saved My Life, Pax, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library). Best for ages 8-12.
2023
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Lion of Mars | Jennifer L. Holm | Winner | Log In To Like |
2022
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The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise | Dan Gemeinhart | Winner | Log In To Like |
2021
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Restart | Gordon Korman | Winner | Log In To Like |
2020
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The War I Finally Won | Kimberly Brubaker Bradley | Winner | Log In To Like |
2019
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The War That Saved My Life | Kimberly Brubaker Bradley | Winner | Log In To Like |
2018
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Pax | Sara Pennypacker | Winner | Log In To Like |
2017
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library | Chris Grabenstein | Winner | Log In To Like |
2016
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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A Dog Called Homeless | Sarah Lean | Winner | Log In To Like |
2015
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Wonder | R. J. Palacio | Winner | Log In To Like |
2014
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Unwanteds | Lisa McMann | Winner | Log In To Like |
2013
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Giant Slayer | Iain Lawrence | Winner | Log In To Like |
2012
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Violet Raines Almost Got Struck by Lightning | Danette Haworth | Winner | Log In To Like |
2011
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Zorgamazoo | Robert Paul Weston | Winner | Log In To Like |
2010
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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No Talking | Andrew Clements | Winner | Log In To Like |
2009
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Sheep | Valerie Hobbs | Winner | Log In To Like |
2008
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Each Little Bird That Sings | Deborah Wiles | Winner | Log In To Like |
2007
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Christopher Mouse | William Wise | Winner | Log In To Like |
2006
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Good Dog | Avi | Winner | Log In To Like |
2005
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Ruby Holler | Sharon Creech | Winner | Log In To Like |
2004
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The School Story | Andrew Clements | Winner | Log In To Like |
2003
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Because of Winn-Dixie | Kate DiCamillo | Winner | Log In To Like |
2002
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Million Dollar Shot | Dan Gutman | Winner | Log In To Like |
2001
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Honus & Me | Dan Gutman | Winner | Log In To Like |
2000
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Riding Freedom | Pam Muñoz Ryan | Winner | Log In To Like |
1999
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The 13th Floor | Sid Fleischman | Winner | Log In To Like |
1998
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Junkyard Dog | Erika Tamar | Winner | Log In To Like |
1997
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Jennifer Murdley's Toad | Bruce Coville | Winner | Log In To Like |
1996
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Time for Andrew | Mary Downing Hahn | Winner | Log In To Like |
1995
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Stonewords | Pam Conrad | Winner | Log In To Like |
1994
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Scared Stiff | Willo Davis Roberts | Winner | Log In To Like |
1993
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Fudge-a-Mania | Judy Blume | Winner | Log In To Like |
1992
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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All About Sam | Lois Lowry | Winner | Log In To Like |
1991
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Harry's Mad | Dick King-Smith | Winner | Log In To Like |
1990
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The War with Grandpa | Robert Kimmel Smith | Winner | Log In To Like |
1989
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Castle in the Attic | Elizabeth Winthrop | Winner | Log In To Like |
1988
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days | Stephen Manes | Winner | Log In To Like |
1987
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Dollhouse Murders | Betty Ren Wright | Winner | Log In To Like |
1986
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Nothing's Fair in Fifth Grade | Barthe DeClements | Winner | Log In To Like |
1985
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Indian in the Cupboard | Lynne Reid Banks | Winner | Log In To Like |
1984
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Trouble with Tuck | Theodore Taylor | Winner | Log In To Like |
1983
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Superfudge | Judy Blume | Winner | Log In To Like |
1981
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Summer of the Monkeys | Wilson Rawls | Winner | Log In To Like |
1979
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Danny, the Champion of the World | Roald Dahl | Winner | Log In To Like |
1977
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Freaky Friday | Mary Rodgers | Winner | Log In To Like |
1975
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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How to Eat Fried Worms | Thomas Rockwell | Winner | Log In To Like |