Kildee House
 First edition | |
| Author | Rutherford George Montgomery |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Barbara Cooney |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Doubleday |
| Publication date | 1949 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 209 |
Kildee House is a 1949 children's novel written by Rutherford George Montgomery and illustrated by Barbara Cooney. Stonemason Jerome Kildee retires to Northern California, integrating a redwood into the walls. Over time, the house becomes a refuge for wildlife, who soon threaten to overrun the property.[1] The book earned a Newbery Award in 1950.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Gillespie, John T.; Naden, Corinne J., eds. (2006). The Newbery/Printz Companion: Book Talk and Related Materials (3rd ed.). Libraries Unlimited. p. 153. ISBN 1-59158-313-6.
- ^ "Association for Library Service to Children - Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present" (PDF). ALA.org. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
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