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3 voters
Listopia > Davis Smith's votes on the list My Favorite Newbery Books Of All Time (25 Books)
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Maniac Magee
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"An exciting adventure, full of great storytelling, emotion, and a mysterious running kid."
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rated it 4 stars
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When You Reach Me
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"A delightfully weird combination of a sci-fi mystery and a 1,000 piece Ravensburger jigsaw puzzle."
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rated it 4 stars
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The One and Only Ivan (The One and Only, #1)
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"A tear-jerking and bold examination of how animals think of humans, melting even the toughest of hearts. "
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rated it 4 stars
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Holes (Holes, #1)
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"The clever interwining of flashback stories and the present story is original and utterly genius, not to mention funny and engrossing."
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rated it 5 stars
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The View From Saturday
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"A medley of first-person narratives and a main storyline mingle to put a great twist on the classic team-of-unlikelies story. "
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rated it 5 stars
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Number the Stars
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"A suspenseful and delicious piece of World War II fiction that just screams "sequels", although there unfortunately are none. "
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rated it 3 stars
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A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet, #1)
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"One of the best books to ever have its cover graced with the golden seal; this is an amazing mix of sci-fi, fantasy, good, and evil: truly spectacular. "
Davis
rated it 2 stars
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Walk Two Moons
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"An emotional and intricate puzzle; a refreshing and page-turning spin on the classic tear-jerker. "
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rated it 5 stars
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The Tale of Despereaux
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"An enchanting fantasy, full of magic and great storytelling. Who knew that you could feel so much love for and cheer on a mouse so constantly. "
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rated it 4 stars
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Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices
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"Although these are meant to be read with two people, that isn't needed: just sit back and enjoy the beautiful, unique poems that are only enhanced with the extra person. "
Davis
rated it 4 stars
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Sarah, Plain and Tall (Sarah, Plain and Tall, #1)
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"Its 64 pages resound with the touching emotions of rebuilding, and makes for a hugely compelling 45-minute read. "
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rated it 4 stars
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Lincoln: A Photobiography
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" This crisply told biography is lively and engrossing, and full of great pictures and well-researched details. "
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rated it 4 stars
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Bridge to Terabithia
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"Full of beautiful conflicts and deep, harmonious heart, this is one to pass along to your kids, tear-stains on the pages and all. "
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rated it 4 stars
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The Westing Game
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"A hysterically funny, lighthearted mystery; fill of hilarious, diverse characters, clever wordplay, and countless plot twists and false starts. "
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rated it 5 stars
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Dear Mr. Henshaw (Leigh Botts, #1)
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"Told through a completely believable child's voice and subtle pieces of humor, this is a touching tale, delivered in contemplating, brief spurts of prose. "
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rated it 4 stars
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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (Rats of NIMH, #1)
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"Entertaining, clever, and timeless. Reading this will unleash the inner child that has been impatiently waiting to be let out from the depths of your heart for years. "
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rated it 4 stars
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Sounder
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"Brutally honest, strikingly powerful, and grippingly told historical fiction from an undiscerned yet debatable time period. "
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rated it 3 stars
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The Twenty-One Balloons
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"Although undeniably silly, there is a certain charm to this book that holds the reader's interest for a long time. Jules Verne for the lighthearted."
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rated it 4 stars
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
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"An extremely powerful and somber novel with one of the most realistic endings you will ever see. Reflective and moving. "
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rated it 4 stars
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A Single Shard
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"Exquisite historical fiction. The little-known time period sets the table for this compelling coming-of-age story."
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rated it 4 stars
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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
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"Astronomical fun for all ages. Konigsburg taps into those things that go on inside a child's brain, and expands those greatly and cleverly. "
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rated it 4 stars
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The Giver (The Giver, #1)
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"Very provocative and deep stuff that happens to be the only Newbery book that takes place in the future. A haunting and imaginative story."
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rated it 4 stars
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Kira-Kira
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"Told in a completely believable and startlingly realistic first person narration; this tragic, funny, and insightful novel will stick with you for a very long time after reading it. "
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rated it 4 stars
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Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village (Historical Fiction for Grades 5-8)
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"With its entertaining monologues, interesting side notes, and authentic language, this book transports you to a completely different time and place. "
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rated it 4 stars
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The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle (Doctor Dolittle, #2)
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"Rich, imaginative, and hugely entertaining adventure. "
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rated it 4 stars
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