Onion John His friendship with the town odd-jobs man, Onion John, causes a conflict between Andy and his father. author Joseph Krumgold ISBN: 9780590435413 Published: 1990 Scholastic 248 Genre: Realistic Fiction Awards: Newbery Age: Intermediate (ages 9-14) Region: South America Themes: Friendship multigenerational Family and social issues Emmigrants and immigrants