The best book I read in MARCH . . . .

[M.G.]

What has everyone been reading this month?

[Ben]

Finished Little Miss Evil and The Tapper Twins Go to War, both of which were fun. I strongly recommend people watch out for Leisl Shurtliff's new book, Jack: The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk, coming out in April, which is a wonderful sequel to her earlier book, Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin.

[Rebecca]

I'm trying to figure out why I don't seem to have read any...ah, I did read a couple of classics. Nothing yet to yell about. I'll keep reading. I have I Lived on Butterfly Hill on top of the (literal) pile of books by my bed.

[Cheryl]

I was especially impressed by The True Meaning of Smekday. Adventure, parody, and political satire that doesn't talk down to kids - even the the male reluctant readers who might enjoy this as much as I did. Plus, a black girl heroine who is brave, strong, smart, kind - and confident in her own skin.

[Justine]

Dragon's Gate by Laurence Yep. I had mistakenly thought it was the Feb BOTM! It must have been on the shortlist and the title stuck in my head. It was slow going, but I was blown away at the end when I saw how much effort, time (20 years!) and research it took to write the book.

[Jeff]

The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier. A vintage classic first published in 1956. A sobering story inspired by true accounts of three children escaping Warsaw during World War Two and travelling on foot to Lake Constance in southern Germany to find their parents.

[Rebecca]

Benjj wrote: "The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier. A vintage classic first published in 1956. A sobering story inspired by true accounts of three children escaping Warsaw during World War Two and travelling on f..."

I stumbled on that last year! It had a sort of odd feel to it in some ways, but what a story!

[Rebecca]

And I did read I Lived on Butterfly Hill, and it was the best kids' book I read in March. Beautiful book.

[Dixie]

reread "touching Spirit Bear" with a class. I think it may be one of the most needed books in this world

[Cheryl]

Touching Spirit Bear for the link (?)

[J.L.]

Love the community here on Good Reads. I'm very quietly (I'm a newbie!) - following the threads. Was really appreciative of Patrick Hodges for reaching out and, I have to say, I loved his book - Joshua's Island. The subject of bullying is so important and his book will create a critical dialogue between kids, parents, and teachers.

[Ruth]

"Ptolemy's Gate" by Jonathan Stroud. Third and final installment of the Bartimaeus Series (chronologically). Fantastic!

[David]

Although I've read it before, I saw a student of mine reading The Outsiders. After he finished it, I read it too. It's still golden!