Newbery Medal

Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush

Amazon.com — The Great Book Of Brother Rush I thought that the book"Sweet Whispers Brother Rush" deserved 5 stars because it is a great love novel but at the same time you can't put it down. It is deffinetly one of the best books I ever read and more ...More…

Everything on a Waffle (Newbery Honor Book)

Amazon.com — Amazon.com Review In the small Canadian town of Coal Harbour, in a quaint restaurant called The Girl on the Red Swing, everything comes on a waffle--lasagna, fish, you name it. Even waffles! Eleven-year-old Primrose Squarp loves this homey place, ...More…

Annie and the Old One

Amazon.com — A Kid's Review Annie and the Old One is a book about how a young girl feels when her grandmother is about to die. I like this book because a lot of books for kids don't talk about people dying. I'm an emotional person. This book is terrific ...More…

Roller Skates (Newbery Library, Puffin)

Amazon.com — Delightful, sensitive - a true classic I've never been to the Big Apple, but I wish I could visit the Old New York explored by gallant Lucinda in her magical "orphan" year, rather than the modern one. It is sad to think that the statue of ...More…

Moccasin Trail (Puffin Newberry Library)

Amazon.com — racist trash A disappointing book from the author of the excellent book "The Moorchild", but not out of character for the times when it was originally published (1952). The main character is torn between his white side (responsible, hardworking) ...More…

Journey Outside

Amazon.com — Great read aloud for a world cultures curriculum. As an avid reader and a fifth grade teacher, I found this book to be intriguing. The main character travels through a number of societies as he explores Earth. Ms. Steele made each exploration of a culture ...More…

The Singing Tree (Newbery Library, Puffin)

Amazon.com — Timeless Classic! For me, this book is a "Gone With The Wind" with young adults in mind, but great for all ages. Like the "Little House ..." books, it describes the rural life of a family and village before industrialization changed ...More…

Blue Willow (Newbery Library, Puffin)

Amazon.com — childhood memories This was one of my very favorite books as a child. Unfortunately I lost my original copy, which was worn out and falling apart. I enjoyed my new copy so much that I sent a copy to my sister. I was especially pleased to see that all of ...More…

Anpao: An American Indian Odyssey

Amazon.com — A Native American Adventure A Native American Adventure Set in peaceful, worry-free Native American village. Anpao by Jamake Highwater tells a story of a young Native American man, who is sent off on a great quest. Lots of methods and beliefs in the ...More…

...And Now Miguel

Amazon.com — REALISTIC, Historic Fiction for Readers with Patience This Newberry Award winner is a classic that may best be appreciated by readers with patience for a slower lifestyle. This is not for action-adventure junkies waiting for a roller coaster ride of ...More…

The Wish Giver: Three Tales of Coven Tree

Amazon.com — the wish giver I like this book because it has magician named Thaddeus Blinn. This book is about three kids who pay $.50 to get whatever they want. One wishes her boyfriend would stay, another wishes for attention, andthe last wishes for water. I like ...More…

The Noonday Friends (Harper Trophy Books)

Amazon.com — Features: GALXY Mens PVC Dotted Canvas Clute Gloves Sold as 1 DZ wonderful and insightful novel My mother bought this book for me when I was very young and I have enjoyed it ever since. It gives a great view of inner-city life; and for its main character, ...More…

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