2004 Nominees
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  • Belle Teal by Ann M. Martin
  • The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis
  • Dovey Coe by Francis O'Roark Dowell
  • Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
  • Fair Weather by Richard Peck
  • Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen
  • Foster's War by Carolyn Reeder
  • The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn by Dorothy & Thomas Hoobler
  • Ghost Soldier by Elaine Marie Alphin
  • Hidden Talents by David Lubar
  • Legend of Lady Ilena by Patricia Malone
  • Love, Ruby Lavender   by Deborah Wiles
  • Love That Dog by Sharon Creech
  • No More Dead Dogs by Gordon Korman
  • Storm Warriors by Elisa Carbone
  • Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz (Winner)
  • Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements
  • Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
  • Wild Man Island by Will Hobbs
  • Zach's Lie by Roland Smith
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