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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Newbery Medal Winning Books and Newbery Honor Books
What follows is a complete list of Newbery Medal winning books and Newbery Honor books from the year of the medal’s inception, 1922, to the present day. I’ve long had the desire to read all the books on this list. As you’ll see, I have a long way to go to become a real Newbery completist but I’m making progress.
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One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia – Linda Book Lady’s Review :: Spoiler Free
In One Crazy Summer, three young girls travel by plane from New York City to Oakland, California to visit their mother for a month.
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