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2020 John Newbery Medal Awards
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Final Round - 2020 Mock Newbery Award
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What Members Thought
This is basically like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind for kids.
As a grown-up, I really don't need to read another story about a supposed utopia that is actually *gasp* a dystopia. But, of course, to most child readers this will not come off as a tired trope. "Too good to be true" is a real thing, kids! Be suspicious of anyone who tells you it's possible to live in this world without discomfort. ...more
As a grown-up, I really don't need to read another story about a supposed utopia that is actually *gasp* a dystopia. But, of course, to most child readers this will not come off as a tired trope. "Too good to be true" is a real thing, kids! Be suspicious of anyone who tells you it's possible to live in this world without discomfort. ...more
Feb 17, 2019
Monica Edinger
added it
Feb 24, 2019
Kristy
rated it
it was amazing
Shelves:
juv,
summer-reading-2019,
magical-realism,
middle-grade,
depression,
family-drama,
gorgeous-prose,
grief
A stunning, perfect book. Five well deserved, tear stained stars. I can’t say too much without spoiling its secrets but you should know that it will definitely make you remember all of the things you’ve experienced/experience in life both wonderful and traumatic. So trigger warnings for that. #bookstagram
Reminded me so much if Pleasantville and Inside Out
2019 Summer Book-a-Day #1
A book that reminds the reader about the importance of story, of memory, and about the glorious messiness of love. (Plus, the baker in me loved all the cakes and foods!!)
A book that reminds the reader about the importance of story, of memory, and about the glorious messiness of love. (Plus, the baker in me loved all the cakes and foods!!)
The premise is interesting but this vein of story, where you're never sure if it's fantasy or reality bugs me a little.
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Apr 17, 2019
Adriel
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I found it boring. a redo of The Giver? maybe?
Jun 30, 2019
Amanda
rated it
it was amazing
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all_time_favs,
middle-grade
Forever favorite. My Newbery pick for 2020.
The cover blurb by Rebecca Stead is spot on: "Beautiful, mysterious, and deeply satisfying!" I liked this middle grade novel about feelings and memories very much!
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Jan 08, 2019
J.j.
marked it as to-read
Jan 10, 2019
Karen
marked it as to-read
Mar 22, 2019
Beth Given
marked it as to-read
May 26, 2019
Kate Hastings
marked it as to-read
Jul 23, 2019
Alison
marked it as to-read
