Synopsis
This book tells the story of "a boy and his hundred-year-old great-great-aunt in . . . a quietly intense story, illustrated with sepia pictures that make dramatic use of chiarosciro" (The Horn Book). Newbery Honor Book.
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About the Author
Sharon Bell Mathis has written many books for children and young adults and received many accolades in her career. Her book Ray Charles, a nonfiction biography of Ray Charles, received the Coretta Scott King Award. The Hundred Penny Box received a Newbery Honor Award and is a recipient of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and also a American Library Association Notable Children's Book, and Teacup Full of Roses was a New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year.
Leo Dillon was born to Trinidadian parents in New York in 1933. He met his future wife, Diane, when they were both studying at the Parsons School of Design in New York in 1953. They married in 1957 and became an iconic artistic duo. Leo and Diane collaborated on covers and woodcuts for a number of Harlan Ellison books; in 1981, Ellison edited a biography of them entitled The Art of Leo & Diane Dillon. Leo and Diane are the only illustrators to win the Caldecott Medal two years in a row, which they did in 1976 and 1977. They produced more than 100 speculative book and magazine covers together. Leo Dillon passed away in 2012.
Diane Dillon was born in Los Angeles in 1933. She met her future husband, Leo, when they were both studying at the Parsons School of Design in New York in 1953. They married in 1957 and became an iconic artistic duo. The Dillons are the only illustrators to win the Caldecott Medal two years in a row, which they did in 1976 and 1977. They produced more than 100 speculative book and magazine covers together.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Leo Dillon; Diane Dillon (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00056767066
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The Hundred Penny Box
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Leo Dillon; Diane Dillon (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00056196847
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Seller: Used Book Company, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, U.S.A.
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Condition: VeryGood. Leo Dillon; Diane Dillon (illustrator). Shows minimal signs of wear and previous use. Can include minimal notes/highlighting. A portion of your purchase benefits nonprofits! - Note: Edition format may differ from what is shown in stock photo item details. May not include supplementary material (toys, access code, dvds, etc). Seller Inventory # 584ZSU000G62_ns
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The Hundred Penny Box (Puffin Newbery Library)
Seller: More Than Words, Waltham, MA, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Leo Dillon; Diane Dillon (illustrator). . . All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Before placing your order for please contact us for confirmation on the book's binding. Check out our other listings to add to your order for discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # WAL-Y-3b-01727
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The Hundred Penny Box (Puffin Newbery Library)
Seller: More Than Words, Waltham, MA, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Leo Dillon; Diane Dillon (illustrator). A bright, square, and overall a nice copy. Seller Inventory # WAL-V-0e-01895
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The Hundred Penny Box (Puffin Newbery Library)
Seller: BookHolders, Towson, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Leo Dillon; Diane Dillon (illustrator). [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: Reprint ] Publisher: Puffin Books Pub Date: 10/7/1986 Binding: Paperback Pages: 48 Reprint edition. Seller Inventory # 6332911
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ISBN 10: 0140321691
ISBN 13: 9780140321692
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Leo Dillon; Diane Dillon (illustrator). Reprint. It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Seller Inventory # 0140321691-11-1
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The Hundred Penny Box (Puffin Newbery Library)
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Leo Dillon; Diane Dillon (illustrator). This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0000988936
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The Hundred Penny Box (Puffin Newbery Library)
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Leo Dillon; Diane Dillon (illustrator). This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . Seller Inventory # mon0003383690
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Leo Dillon; Diane Dillon (illustrator). Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # D12A-02236