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Newbery Medal Award BooksA list of 10 Newbery Medal books that I would recommend with the title of the book, author and award date. -
Ten Best Newbery Award Books of All TimeDiscover ten great Newbery Award winning books. The list is a valuable resource for teachers, homeschoolers, or students looking for a good read. Select one of these Newbery books and you will not be disappointed. -
The Top 10 Best Newbery Award Books to Give Your ChildThe Newbery Award Medal books are excellent literature for children. Here are my ten picks for books that I have enjoyed and feel are valuable for all children.
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Book Review of Nevermore by Linda NewberyIn Linda Newbery's children's book Nevermore, Tizzie moves with her mother to a country estate. Their new home is full of mysterious people and situations that just don't make sense to Tizzie.
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What is the Newbery Medal?Have you seen a stamp for a Newbery Medal or Newbery Honor on a book before and wondered what that meant? Read all about the Newbery awards straight from a school librarian.
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2011 Newbery Award Winner is AnnouncedFirst time author Clare Vanderpool worked with a determined spirit to complete this poignant historical fiction novel, Moon Over Manifest, the 2011 Newbery Award winner.
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The Best Newbery Medal-Winning Books for Teen GirlsIf you're looking for a short, but very high-quality piece of literature to read, you could do a lot worse than picking up one of these young-adult books that won Newbery Medals.
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Interviewing Jennifer L. Holm, Two Time Newbery Honor Winning AuthorNewbery Honor recipient Jennifer L. Holm discusses cupcakes, collaborations, and her critically acclaimed books.
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The Five Best Newbery-Winning Books for Kids Younger than 10The Newbery winners are great books, but they're not always something you want to read to your younger kids (or direct them to in order to read them themselves), since many handle rather adult themes. I'll tell you some of the best ones for younger readers here.
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When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead Wins 2010 Newbery MedalWhen You Reach Me deals with time travel and the challenges of being in sixth grade. Free of profanity and romance, yet full of the deep thoughts we all have at times, kids (and adults as well!) will enjoy this book. -
Newbery Award Winners for the Silver ScreenAll kinds of characters from past comic books and novels have been rereleased in movie theatres lately around the world, generating astounding amounts of money, aside from the modern-day blockbusters, here are 3 more to add to the brew.
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The Firefly Gate by Linda NewberyLinda Newberry writes of a boy an the cusp of adolescence who is haunted by scenes from the second World War.
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What's New in Children's LiteratureThere is a new Newbery Medal award winner in children's literature, another addition to an already rich canon of great books for kids. This article looks forward to what's coming next in children's lit. -
Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village"Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!" by Laura Amy Schlitz, won the prestigious Newbery Award for Children's Literature in 2008. Here's my quick review.
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Children's Book Review - Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds NaylorShiloh is a beautifully written children's book and a 1992 winner of the Newbery Medal for " -- the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." It is indeed a classic of children's literature! Reading level: ages 9-12.
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The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron Book ReviewA review of the Newbery Medal-winning book "The Higher Power of Lucky" by Susan Patron
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Will the Real Mother Goose Please Stand Up?The Mother Goose Society was founded in 1987 to encourage a love for the warm tradition of Mother Goose rhymes and Mother Goose's comforting embrace and to promote the annual celebration of Mother Goose Day. -
Richard Peck's a Year Down Yonder: Novel Study ReviewNew Learning publishing offers a child-directed literature study for Richard Peck's Newbery winning novel, A Year Down Yonder. The study is thorough, and requires no extra preparation on the part of the adult. -
Bridge to TerabithiaTrailers for the film showed fantastical images of an imaginary world, Terabithia, created by Jess and his new friend Leslie.
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The Slave Dancer, by Paula Fox: A Book Review"The Slave Dancer' is an important but sometimes disturbing children's book about slavery and the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
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Single Word Causes Uproar in Children's BookA single word in a Newbery Medal inning novel has created a heated debate in the literary world. -
Guide to Using Lowry's Number the Stars in the ClassroomConsiderations for using Lois Lowry's Newbery Award-winning novel in the classroom.
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Books that Should Be Movies: The Land of Mango Sunsets, Atlas Shrugged, Island of the Blue DolphinsThese three books about strong, independent women will be great movies: "The Land of Mango Sunsets" by Dorothea Benton Frank, "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand, and "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell. -
Caldecott Medal BooksA list of the top 10 Caldecott Medal books that I would recommend with the title,author,award date and a synopsis of the story. -
"The View from Saturday," "Junie B. Jones" and "The Kane Chronicles" - 3 Childrens Books that Should Hit the Big ScreenThree great kids books that would for sure be a hit at the box office if made into movies, and why.
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Neil Gaiman Books for National Library WeekNeil Gaiman was named 2010 honorary chair of National Library Week which starts April 11th. Head to your local library and check out one of these Neil Gaiman novels. -
Weird Maine: 10 Off-Beat Stops for Summer TouristsHere is a list of strange and unusual places to visit in Maine.
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Adventure Novels for Older ChildrenChildren between 9 and 12 are a hard group to write for. They are in the transition from childhood to being young adults. Here are some classic books in the adventure genre that are great for even reluctant readers in the group.
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On Non-Verbal Communication and Its Influence in Communication TranslationTalks about the importance of non-verbal communication.
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Literary AwardsAn explanation of some literary prizes and how they are awarded. -
Best Historical Fiction Books for Tween and Teenage GirlsHistorical fiction is becoming more popular with school aged girls. Here's a list based on my 20+ year teacher career, of the best historical fiction for tween and teenage girls. This list is not exclusively for girls, but girls may be more drawn to it. -
Book Review: The Magician's Elephant by Kate DicamilloWhen the impossible is possible, yet quite impossible, it makes for a great book. Children's stories are quite underrated sometimes, at least in stories like this.
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"Children of Hurin," "Three Weeks with My Brother," and "The Graveyard Book" Should Be Movies!The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, Three Weeks With My Brother by Nicholas Sparks, Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolkien all would make excellent films. -
15 Better Books for Girls Than "Twilight"I give 15 of my favorite novels for girls and young women. All of these books feature coming-of-age stories about girls struggling with being themselves and falling in love.
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Christmas: Gift Ideas for Book Loving Young AdultsThe clock is ticking and the days are slipping by quickly, so that means that it's likely time to start thinking about what to buy for the people on your Christmas list. -
Great Books for Middle-School Age BoysSome boys love to read; other boys put up a real stink about having to read. Want to entice a middle school boy to read? Use this list of top pick book picks for boys. Great books of adventure and coming of age. -
Doctor Who: The Masque of MandragoraTom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen star in this classic 1976 Doctor Who serial, available on DVD for the first time. -
Raising a Family of Readers: Common Sense Habits to Encourage a Love of BooksRaising a family of readers is not rocket science. All it takes to encourage good reading in your family is to develop some simple healthy common sense reading habits. Celebrate reading and good books in your family. -
Best Christmas Books for KidsThe best Christmas books for kids are timeless stories. They are stories that can be enjoyed by generations new and old. These books include stories about magical Christmas Eve adventures, folklore and even some troublesome trolls. -
Choosing a Good BookBooks can enlighten, inspire and spark a new passion. Up the odds of finding a book that suits you with the following suggestions.
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