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Favorite Picture Book
First Grade Dropout by
Circus Mirandus by (Author)
This one is my pick for a Newbery win. There is a magical circus, a hopeful child, a faithful friend and a wonderful villain to round out this outstanding story. Beautifully written, but still with plenty of kid appeal, it works on all levels. Without a doubt my favorite of the year.
Favorite Graphic Novel
Secret Coders by
worst kind. Kids quickly see through the story to the "learning opportunity" embedded in the book and it's all downhill from there. However, in this case, the author has been able to tell a great story while teaching coding. It is a winning combination that I don't see very often and gives this book my best of the year distinction!
Favorite Non Fiction
Ok, here is where my system broke down. I had to give the distinction of "favorite" to three, yes three books. But once you read them, you really won't be able to blame me!
Tricky Vic: The Impossibly True Story of the Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower by
Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War by
The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation): The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics by (Author)
This wonderful adaptation of the adult book, teaches kids about hard work and perseverance. They will be amazed at what it took to get this team to the Olympics, and the dedication and teamwork required absolutely astounded me. Pictures were used very effectively in this book to reflect the actual heroes in this story.
Favorite Young Adult Book
Goodbye Stranger by
This book absolutely blew me away with it's multiple stories that all combined so beautifully to give us an intricate look at love and friendship. For kids who are on completely different levels of the spectrum when it comes to relationships, every one will find themselves and their friends uniquely portrayed in the story. My favorite book yet by Rebecca Stead.
Loved Boys in the Boat but didn't get Circus Mirandus or Godbye, Stranger. So they'll both probably get Newbery love!
ReplyDeleteHa! Isn't that the truth. There is always a head scratcher when those awards come out.
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ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you liked the list!
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