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Jennifer wrote: "Kristen wrote: "It's never too early to take a look at next year. In fact there has already been some discussion about the awards for 2014. So here we go again...What are you reading?"
How about The True Blue Scouts ... by Kathy Appelt? At my school students who love animals are really enjoying this book.
I read Mouse with the Question Mark Tail, and loved it. This is the type of book I always root for a book like this because the story is engaging and the language is the type that stretches readers. I felt like the level of language complexity in Peck's story was much like The Tale of Despereaux.
Teresa wrote: "I just read Beholding Bee and was amazed. I think it has potential. Has anyone else read it?"I read it this summer and loved it as well. I would put it as a cross between Wonder and When the Circus Came to town. It's on my short list for my students Name the Next Newbery...OK that list is 20 books long!
Jennifer wrote: "Kristen wrote: "It's never too early to take a look at next year. In fact there has already been some discussion about the awards for 2014. So here we go again...What are you reading?"
Our sch..."
Jennifer how many copies per book do you have? How many students participate in your group? I'm having trouble having my district let me Skype...any thoughts?
Teresa wrote: "I just read Beholding Bee and was amazed. I think it has potential. Has anyone else read it?"I read it last summer and thought it was very good! I liked that even though it was a ghost story, the focus was to nurture, not harm. The characters were well drawn, too.
Teresa wrote: "I just read Beholding Bee and was amazed. I think it has potential. Has anyone else read it?"I read and loved this book. It is one of my top choices.
I'm excited that December's book is Flora and Ulysses. Kate DiCamillo is one of my very favorite authors, juvenile or adult. She is very funny, and cares about her readers. I watched, not long ago, an online discussion she and Jon Scieszka had, and it was delightful. Both of them talked about Flora and Ulysses, and just listening to the reading of the first few pages got me hooked.
I read Flora & Ulysses several weeks ago and it was quite a funny story. I love the language diCamillo uses when she writes, and I appreciate it again in this one. I do see it as a strong contender for 2014 Newbery.
I finally got a copy of "Fortunately the Milk" and read it quickly. It isn't one of my favs for 2014.I am not always a fan of Gaiman, but I do admit that for one type of audience or another his stories are entertaining. I read this as a 2014 Newbery contender. I just don't see the high quality of literature that I hope the Newbery promotes. This seems like a lengthy joke, and to tell the truth I think the ultimate humor is more for adult readers than children. This won't go down on my list of Gaiman stories that I like but I know there will be many readers who enjoy the whimsy of the tale.
Lisa wrote: "I finally got a copy of "Fortunately the Milk" and read it quickly. It isn't one of my favs for 2014.I am not always a fan of Gaiman, but I do admit that for one type of audience or another his ..."
I agree. I even bought based on reviews. When I got it I read it. Wished I had saved my money. I did not get into it. I'm sure there are people who will like it but it is not Newbery worthy.
Halfway through " What We Found in the Sofa" finally. I have to say it is weird. It reminds me of a Terry Prachett novel and that is weird creativity. I can't say it is Newbery quality yet, but I know kids who would love it.
Beholding Bee was WONDERFUL!! It's been one of my favorites this year. Fortunately, the Milk did nothing for me...alas. I loved Counting by 7's, too. The Water Castle was another on my favs of 2013.
Mock Newbery 2026
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Fortunately, the Milk (other topics)Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures (other topics)
Counting by 7s (other topics)
Paperboy (other topics)
Navigating Early (other topics)
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Jonathan Stroud (other topics)Jennifer A. Nielsen (other topics)
Megan Whalen Turner (other topics)
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What are you reading?"
Our school has a Mock Newbery Group.
This is what we have read so far:
September: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
October: Flora and Uylsses
November: The Water Castle
Our group is for grades 3-5 so we try to select novels that are a good fit for this age group. So far they have loved all of the books. We skyped with Chris Grabenstein in September for Lemoncello. He was wonderful and lively. For Flora and Ulysses we skyped with K. G. Campbell the illustrator of the comics in the book. We will also skype with Megan F. Blakemore next week for The Water Castle. We need 2 more novels for Dec. and Jan. I'm torn on what to read next. Thought about Kirby Larson's new novel Duke, but may save that for our Guys Read in the spring. What are everyone else's favorites that I should consider?