Carnegie and Greenaway 2014 discussion
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I haven't got to Liar and Spy yet, but that sounds promising.
Let us know how you get on with your group, it's great to share ideas.
I run a Carnegie group in a secondary school.
Your most memorable book from the last 12 months.The Boy on the Porch, such an emotional book but so simple and short and poetic. Or The Night Circus.
Which author would you most like to meet if any?
Patrick Ness
How did you first hear about the Carnegie awards?
A colleague of mine is on a YLG committee and I've attended 4 Carnegie nomination events.
One other thing about yourself you'd like to share.
Umm, apart from loving books I speak fluent German with a few mistakes and play too many video games!
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The kite runner (I eventually got round to reading it this year)
Author I'd like to meet is Tanya Landman - I was lucky enough to meet her last October during her visit to Guernsey during book weeks. She is a lovely person. I loved her book Apache so to be able to talk to her about it was amazing.
How did I start on Carnegie
When I started working for SLS they ran shadowing groups every year and I have now been following it for 11 years.
One thing about myself
This is appropriate today... I have run 2 London marathons
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Hi Elizabeth, congratulations! We're you running for fun!?! Or for a charity? I'm really impressed. Running for any reason is my idea of hell!
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Most memorable book in the last 12 months:Totally agree with Skippity_do, without a doubt its Code Name Verity, I can still make myself cry if I think about it too much.
Author I'd Like to meet:
Hmm not sure, probably Elizabeth Wein or Erin Morgerstern (The Night Circus)...wait no Markus Zuzak!! (The Book Thief)
But I also met Patrick Ness a few years ago and Im not sure anyone can beat him, he was so nice!
How did I hear about the Carnegie:
It was recommended to me when in 2008, and I've discovered so amny fabulous books through it that I do it everyear.
One thing about myself:
Unlike the majority of the people here I am a student :D
Your most memorable book from the last 12 months:There are loads of really good (apparently) books that I want to read after I finish this year's Carnegie shadowing, but one series that stood out for me last year was Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. I loved the world building and range of characters, but I did feel that the author was a hypocrite for shoving atheism down readers' throats when that's what he was criticizing religion for in the first place.
Which author would you most like to meet if any?
I've met a few local authors through school visits but I would really like to meet Veronica Roth just to ask her why Allegiant was such a letdown (is that too mean? :D)
How did you first hear about the Carnegie awards?
I first heard about Carnegie when I joined my school library's Year 8+9 Carnegie Shadowing scheme last year. I'm doing it through school this year too, but I will have to buy the books myself next year because my school won't let Year 10s join the scheme (exams probably).
It's really cool seeing other students in this group and I'm surprised that the Carnegie Shadowing Scheme isn't as popular as it should be on Goodreads.
Ela wrote: "Most memorable book in the last 12 months:Totally agree with Skippity_do, without a doubt its Code Name Verity, I can still make myself cry if I think about it too much.
Is it worth trying to read Code Name Verity again? I tried to read it a few times during last year's shadowing scheme but I always ended up giving up halfway through.
Hmmm, I was pretty much hooked from the beggining. I think I put it down once and thats it. I'd definitely say that the point it goes from good to amazing is in Part Two. Did you get that far?
Thom1197 wrote: "Your most memorable book from the last 12 months:
There are loads of really good (apparently) books that I want to read after I finish this year's Carnegie shadowing, but one series that stood out for me last year was Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. ..."
Absolutely love that series, I was completely heartbroken by the last book.
I didn't hate it or find it too boring; it's just that our school didn't give us enough time to read each book without cramming or racing through them. I've had a year to catch up and read it though, so that's probably just an excuse :). I hate leaving books unfinished once I start getting into them, and I've heard so many good things about Code Name Verity, so I'll definitely read it along with The Night Circus once Carnegie is over.
Yeah, I know what you mean. I was in such a rush reading the shortlist about 4 years ago that I never finished one of the books, I didnt hate it or anything I just couldnt be bothered to read it after the winner was announeced.The Night Circus is also one of my favourite books so I can't wait to see if you enjoy that too :D
I have finally finished them all! Now I plan to finish The Darkness from last year and polish my halo!!
Well done Karen! I think I may have given up for this year, I feel very disappointed in myself.
It was a slog!! I read Bunker Diary first which left me in a bad place to read the rest!! But I did it!!
Yeah I read Bunker Diary first as well so I had the same problem!
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You should still read All The Truth. It' still my 2014 favourite.
I haven't dismissed it I just haven't got round to it yet. I find it so hard to go back to reading Carnegie's after I've stopped!
I know what you mean Ela but All the Truth us a good book. Last year I avoided Darkness but since starting to read it I am loving it. Maybe leave it a few months?
Carnegie and Greenaway 2014
Books mentioned in this topic
His Dark Materials (other topics)The Night Circus (other topics)
The Book Thief (other topics)
The Boy on the Porch (other topics)
The Night Circus (other topics)
Feel free to answer some of these questions or ignore them!
Your most memorable book from the last 12 months.
Which author would you most like to meet if any?
How did you first hear about the Carnegie awards?
One other thing about yourself you'd like to share.