I love to read and discuss what I am reading and I love to hear what my friends are reading.So I started this blog for that purpose. My favorites are historical fiction and biographies, but I try to read some current best sellers and a children's book every other time.Please share your opinions on the books I am reading and let me know what you have enjoyed lately! Millicent
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Kid and young adult books
What good books for kids or young adults have you read lately?
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Steed 2010 Newberry Award Winner
I wasn't sure why this book was voted the Newberry winner until the end, when all the pieces came together! Finally a Newberry that is heartwarming, no bad language, the parents are good guys, and the characters are likeable and real. It is set in the 1970's, so I enjoyed the nostalgia. Reminded me of how Holes ended, with all the strands fitting together.
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacquline Kelly 2010 Newberry Honor book
Loved this book also!! It is like the old fashioned historical fiction I read as a girl. It is the story of a young girl growing up in Texas in 1899, who finds out she is fascinated by, of all things, science. The characters are realistic and the book has alot of humor. I want to read more about Callie Vee!
I loved The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate! It was different and I agree with you about wanting to read more about Callie Vee! I want to read "When You Reach Me" but I haven't had a chance yet.
I read "Savvy" by Ingrid Law - it is one of this year's Georgia Book nominees. It was awesome and the sequel "Scumble" is coming out next month. It is different, unique and getting great reviews!! The author is coming to the Decatur Book Festival in September. Sheri
"The Princess Diaries" by Meg Cabot. I listened to this on tape driving to Greensboro and laughed out loud the whole way! I really enjoyed it. The tape was read by Anne Hathaway, who I think plays the lead in the movie, and her expression was priceless. I could relate to the geeky girl who never had a date! Several references to sex make me wonder if this is appropriate for middle school - I guess it is these days.
Very good historical fiction based on the author's grandmother's experience leaving her rich life in Mexico during the depression to pick fruit in southern California. I learned about this time period and also gained insight into the life of an immigrant.
I recently listened to this on tape and laughed out loud all the way through. It is set in Indiana in 1904 and is about a little one room school with about 8 students. The characters in it are so realistic that it truly comes to life. A nice sweet story with nothing bad in it.
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Steed
ReplyDelete2010 Newberry Award Winner
I wasn't sure why this book was voted the Newberry winner until the end, when all the pieces came together! Finally a Newberry that is heartwarming, no bad language, the parents are good guys, and the characters are likeable and real. It is set in the 1970's, so I enjoyed the nostalgia. Reminded me of how Holes ended, with all the strands fitting together.
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacquline Kelly
ReplyDelete2010 Newberry Honor book
Loved this book also!! It is like the old fashioned historical fiction I read as a girl. It is the story of a young girl growing up in Texas in 1899, who finds out she is fascinated by, of all things, science. The characters are realistic and the book has alot of humor. I want to read more about Callie Vee!
I loved The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate! It was different and I agree with you about wanting to read more about Callie Vee! I want to read "When You Reach Me" but I haven't had a chance yet.
ReplyDeleteI read "Savvy" by Ingrid Law - it is one of this year's Georgia Book nominees. It was awesome and the sequel "Scumble" is coming out next month. It is different, unique and getting great reviews!! The author is coming to the Decatur Book Festival in September. Sheri
ReplyDelete"The Princess Diaries" by Meg Cabot.
ReplyDeleteI listened to this on tape driving to Greensboro and laughed out loud the whole way! I really enjoyed it. The tape was read by Anne Hathaway, who I think plays the lead in the movie, and her expression was priceless. I could relate to the geeky girl who never had a date! Several references to sex make me wonder if this is appropriate for middle school - I guess it is these days.
"Esperanza Rising" by Naomi Leona
ReplyDeleteVery good historical fiction based on the author's grandmother's experience leaving her rich life in Mexico during the depression to pick fruit in southern California. I learned about this time period and also gained insight into the life of an immigrant.
I read "Savvy" - it was different. Can't say it was my favorite, but had a great message, especially about being ready to grow up.
ReplyDelete"The Teacher's Funeral" by Scott Peck
ReplyDeleteI recently listened to this on tape and laughed out loud all the way through. It is set in Indiana in 1904 and is about a little one room school with about 8 students. The characters in it are so realistic that it truly comes to life. A nice sweet story with nothing bad in it.