During the first couple months of 2020 — in that eons-ago time when my library was open — I was merrily reading and compiling a list of middle-grade reads that struck my fancy. I thought I’d post those titles today …
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vintage Newbery…The Trumpeter of Krakow
The Trumpeter of Krakow, by Eric P. Kelly published in 1928 by Simon & Schuster . Medieval Poland. Alchemy. Mysterious jewels. Intrigue. Bravery. That’s the story of The Trumpeter of Krakow in a nutshell. Eric Kelly won the Newbery Medal for …
fiction favorites…and now Miguel
…and now Miguel, by Joseph Krumgold, illustrations by Jean Charlot I am Miguel. For most people it does not make so much difference that I am Miguel. But for me, often, it is a very great trouble…[W]ith Gabriel, everything that …
fiction favorites…Adam of the Road
Adam of the Road, by Elizabeth Janet Gray, illustrated by Robert Lawson “My faith,” said Adam, “look at the road.” It stretched ahead of them across a long, level field and up a hill so far away that the men …
And the winner is…
Today marks the end of the Orange Marmalade Book Give Away… …but before we get to the winner… …I want to say thank you to all who entered the drawing by giving me such great suggestions for the Monday List …
thoughts on…the Newbery Medal
Every January, the Newbery Medal is awarded to one book, marking it for having made the most distinguished contribution to American children’s literature the previous year. It is considered the most prestigious award in children’s literature. The award was begun in …
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