The Newbery Award winner for this year is a book I've actually read and enjoyed! (That doesn't always happen -- still haven't opened Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village from 2008.)
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead is this year's winner and I think it's a great middle school book. It deals with a lot of different issues -- bullying, isolation, latchkey children among them -- but with a difference. The main character's mom is preparing for an appearance on the old quiz show $10,000 Pyramid and each chapter title is based on that program; e.g. Things you lose, things that disappear, etc. It also involves alternative realities and mysterious notes, leading to a surprising but satisfying ending, at least to this reader!
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Pat,
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy hearing your ideas about books. I defintely will have to read When You Reach Me. It sounds pertinent with a twist! Debbie Johnson
Sounds like a good book. I like reading the Newbery winners too but I'm sure I'm way behind you!
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