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The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
by Jill TomlinsonAggregate Editorial Score48/100
★Carnegie Medal
Published 196896 pagesEnglish
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Jill Tomlinson's The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark (1968) stands as one of the most significant works of children's books of its era. Plop, a barn owl chick who is afraid of the dark, learns through a series of encounters with humans that darkness has many wonders of its own. Tomlinson's beloved classic is a gentle story about overcoming fear and the joy of discovery. Themes of fear, courage, owls run through the work. The book has received recognition from Carnegie Medal 1968.
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Carnegie Medal
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196848
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