A picture book won the Newbery Medal in 2016. I always wondered why. Finally I did the reasonable thing. I purchased a copy of the book and read it. Wow! What an amazing picture book!
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Other Words For Home, by Jasmine Warga :: Linda Book Lady’s Review :: Spoiler Free
I enjoyed reading Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga. It was easily readable and is a good way to introduce a child to the realities of the war in Syria and why so many Syrians have immigrated into the United States. The main character, Jude, is the first person narrator of this novel in free verse. Jude is a relatable character who anyone should be happy to call a friend.
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Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White :: Linda Book Lady’s Review :: Spoiler Free
What a sweet book! Charlotte’s Web was originally published in 1952 when I was three months old. The following year it was named a Newbery honor book. The winner that year is rarely spoken of these days but Charlotte’s Web earned an enduring place in our hearts.
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Middle Grade March – A Booktube Adventure!
I’ll be participating in Middle Grade March this year. Middle Grade March is a readathon challenge that started on YouTube but has spread to Instagram as well. What’s involved? Well, there are five prompts and a group read, but if you read only one middle grade book during the month of March that’s enough to say you’re participating in Middle Grade March.
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It’s Like This, Cat, by Emily Neville – Linda Book Lady’s Review :: Spoiler Free
A boy in New York City, a cat, family, some friends, and adventures. This novel won the Newbery Medal in 1964.
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