My reading level never surpassed age 12, give or take six months, so I mostly read books targeted at 8-12 year-olds. Here are my favorite reads from 2011, and also the books that, in my teacher/writer/reader opinion, deserve Newbery consideration.
Thanks! I'll add these to my reading list. I actually prefer reading MG books, because that's what I write, and because they don't have all the drama and violence and romantic elements YA and Adult have. Life is already complicated enough, I like the simplicity of MG books. :)
I love reading middle grade as well and haven't read any of these! Thanks for the recommendations! (I'm way behind on my TBR list. I JUST read When You Reach Me for the very first time. Way behind..)
Hi Tracy, I am glad to have discovered your site through the Comment Challenge! I am currently reading A Monster Calls and I am thoroughly enjoying it. I've also heard so much about Peter Nimble and Bigger than a Breadbox - both books have been extensively reviewed by kidlit bloggers (teachers/librarians) - and it seems to be universally enjoyed/loved. I hope to find both books in our library. :)
Well, you didn't call Newbery on any of them - but you're not alone in that. You might look too at "The Only Ones" from last year - it seems like a book you'd like.
Thanks, everyone, for stopping by. Yeah, Newbery fooled me this year. To be frank, I was disappointed in the all-out ongoing love fest for historical fiction. It's become a yearly nuisance that never goes away. The ALA might as well rename the award to The Other Historical Fiction Award, since that's all they ever choose. Bah!
These look interesting. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteStill haven't read any of these, though I actually have one of them on my bedside table. Have to get on that!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'll add these to my reading list. I actually prefer reading MG books, because that's what I write, and because they don't have all the drama and violence and romantic elements YA and Adult have. Life is already complicated enough, I like the simplicity of MG books. :)
ReplyDeleteI love reading middle grade as well and haven't read any of these! Thanks for the recommendations! (I'm way behind on my TBR list. I JUST read When You Reach Me for the very first time. Way behind..)
ReplyDeleteThey are all terrific reads, and quite different.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I've been wanting to read Peter Nimble.
ReplyDeletebfav - yes, read it.
ReplyDeleteHi Tracy, I am glad to have discovered your site through the Comment Challenge! I am currently reading A Monster Calls and I am thoroughly enjoying it. I've also heard so much about Peter Nimble and Bigger than a Breadbox - both books have been extensively reviewed by kidlit bloggers (teachers/librarians) - and it seems to be universally enjoyed/loved. I hope to find both books in our library. :)
ReplyDeleteWell, you didn't call Newbery on any of them - but you're not alone in that. You might look too at "The Only Ones" from last year - it seems like a book you'd like.
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone, for stopping by. Yeah, Newbery fooled me this year. To be frank, I was disappointed in the all-out ongoing love fest for historical fiction. It's become a yearly nuisance that never goes away. The ALA might as well rename the award to The Other Historical Fiction Award, since that's all they ever choose. Bah!
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