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What book should we read in September?
You may write in titles, provided the book is a 2018 Newbery contender and already published.
You may write in titles, provided the book is a 2018 Newbery contender and already published.
Lucky Broken Girl
(write-in)
The Someday Suitcase
(write-in)
Stef Soto, Taco Queen
(write-in)
Refugee
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Restart
(write-in)
Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
(write-in)
Roll
(write-in)
Tales of the Mer Family Onyx (New Edition)
(write-in)
stef soto, taco queen by jennifer torres
(write-in)
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Aug 26, 2017 08:01PM
The Ethan I Was Before by Ali Standish
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The Hate You Give is a fantastic book but is much more likely to contend for a Printz than a Newbery.
I have already read all of the books currently suggested. Any one of them would be really good reads and worth the time. I would like to suggest "Forever, or a Long, Long Time" by Caela Carter or "The Someday Suitcase" by Corey Ann Haydu.
Agree that The Hate You Give is more likely a Printz than Newbery contender. Loved Refugee, have not read the new Gordon Korman or Roll.
Lisa wrote: "Agree that The Hate You Give is more likely a Printz than Newbery contender. Loved Refugee, have not read the new Gordon Korean or Roll."Lisa, I think you will enjoy both books very much. Restart is the type of book that will get you thinking. The nice thing about a Gordon Korman book is that he writes to appeal to the MS group, so it's a thought-provoking book for that age range. But as an adult, it also made me reflective the whole time I was reading it. It's the type of story that, if you use it as a read aloud or want a book that a group can discuss, this would work beautifully. I think it is very related to many "groups" you find in MS.
If you read "Roll" by Darcy Miller, keep a device with internet handy. There were so many new things mentioned in that story that I needed to look up because I kept asking mayself, "Is that a real thing"? But I mean that in all the most positive ways. It made the story so exciting. If you're bring this book to a group or classroom, I think it's always wonderful when the premise of the story also expands knowledge, and this book did that. It was an easy read as well so I think this book would appeal to many reading/ability levels.
Either choice would be good. Happy reading!
LS -Thanks for this follow up note. I appreciate your input. Both are now in the pile to read!
Robin wrote: "The Hate You Give is a fantastic book but is much more likely to contend for a Printz than a Newbery."
I agree! The content is too mature for middle grade readers.
I agree! The content is too mature for middle grade readers.
Robin wrote: "The Hate You Give is a fantastic book but is much more likely to contend for a Printz than a Newbery."I agree!
I voted for Refugee, but I think Restart sounds good too!
Now that I went all the way down the list - I also really enjoyed The Wishtree :} So hard to choose!
Robin wrote: "The Hate You Give is a fantastic book but is much more likely to contend for a Printz than a Newbery."
Agree.
Agree.
