The Trumpeter of Krakow  •  Eric Philbrook Kelly  •  Janina Domanska LITERATURE •  1992 •  PAPER  • 208 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) Winner of the Newbery Award, this classic tale of a young boy in medieval Krakow is an excellent introduction to the history and texture of the city for middle schoolers. Although this is a children's story, it deals with rather weighty issues of greed, loyalty, bravery and the great Tarnov Crystal. (PLD12, $5.99)