Tag Archives: 2012 Reads

2013 Newbery Read: Book 3
Almost half way through this amazing book. The author’s skill in getting INSIDE the mind of a most unusual protagonist is quite stunning. I’m paying attention to the rhythm of the sentences, the choice of words, and the mindset expressed — I have not spotted any flaws. The book also feels important and I can see it being shared with children of many ages. The reader can get something out of it at every level — from fairly straightforward and simple, but still meaningful, to much deeper and complex commentary about our society and human nature. Hoping for a great second half!

Finished 2013 Newbery Read: Book 1. Really quite liked it almost all the way through. It is yet another reminder of how difficult to deliver a solid and powerful ending with long-lasting impression. (Does every book have to end this way though? Isn’t it good to have something comforting and hopeful, even if it seems a bit quiet and gentle? Doesn’t the main character deserve this uplifting and positive ending after quite a bit of suffering throughout the story?)

2013 Newbery Read: Book 2
It looks like a fantasy (judging from the cover… yes, I do love examining covers of children’s and YA books…. ) but I think it actually is a fantasy — probably a dystopian novel judging from the little blurb I just read. Good adventure for me, then. Excited.

2013 Newbery Read: Book 1.

It starts off right into the character — first person narrative — and the premise definitely fascinates. I’m reading to see how successful the first person voice of a young boy with his particular background holds up, and how the conflicts are introduced and resolved.

Since I am officially on the 2013 Newbery Committee now, I am going to stop blogging about specific titles I read this year. But, children’s and YA lit news and musings on writing for children and such will start appearing here!