Recent Media Reviews Blog | Newberry Winners PostsFrom the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler - E. L. Konigsburgby Lauri Griffin22 Jul 2008 04:00 PMFrom the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is the story of two suburban children, Claudia and James, run away from home. Claudia is almost twelve, she feels unappreciated and bored with her life. Jamie, her younger brother runs away because Claudia invited him. A Ring of Endless Light - Madeleine L'Engleby Lauri Griffin13 Jul 2008 06:47 PMA Ring of Endless Light is one of my favorite Madeline L'Engle books. In this middle grade and young adult Newbery Honor book, the Austin family has returned to Seven Bay Island. Their grandfather is dying, and they've come to help. Pictures of Hollis Woods - Patricia Reilly Giffby Lauri Griffin07 Jul 2008 10:18 AMThe Newbery Honor book Pictures of Hollis Woods, by Patricia Reilly Giff, is about twelve year old girl named Hollis Woods. She is a foster child who was abandoned at birth in the woods she is named for. Hollis is a talented artist who makes a habit of running away from her foster homes. Hatchet - Gary Paulsenby Lauri Griffin02 Jun 2008 02:39 PMHatchet by Gary Paulsen is a story of survival. Brian begins the book as a fairly average kid. His parents have recently divorced and he is feeling betrayed, and mad, and uncertain. On the way to the airport his mother gives him a hatchet. He's embarrassed, but attaches it to his belt. 2008 Newbery Award Winnersby Lauri Griffin20 Jan 2008 06:53 PMWhile the Caldecott is awarded based on illustration, the Newbery is awarded to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The Giver - Lois Lowryby Tristi Pinkston05 Jul 2007 11:33 AM"The Giver" is an absolutely fascinating science fiction novel written for the young adult market. I spent last night glued to it. Jonas lives in a community where everything is run and regulated by the Elders. Newbery Medal Winners: 2001-2006by Jaime Egan30 Nov 2006 07:47 AMIn 2001, special effects really rocked the movies in films such as "Shrek" and "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Amazon.com became a popular place to purchase movies and such in 2002, and continues its popularity today. Newbery Medal Winners: 1991-2000by Jaime Egan29 Nov 2006 07:58 PM1991 brought on the start of the grunge music scene, as well as Oscars for Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster for "The Silence of the Lambs." EuroDisney opened in Paris in 1992, bringing the fun of a Disney park to Europe. And lucky for those of us with Families. Newbery Medal Winners: 1981-1990by Jaime Egan28 Nov 2006 03:09 PMThe 1980's had a huge boom of video games. Just with the releases of Donkey Kong and Pac Man in 1981 and 1982, respectively, the video game came alive. Newbery Medal Winners: 1971-1980by Jaime Egan27 Nov 2006 10:56 PMYou might be amazed to discover that e-mail first appeared in the 1970's. That's "write!" Electronic mail made its debut in 1971 -- the same year that the cell phone was invented. Recent Blog Comments louisvuitton says... "You wont feel strange when you heard the name louis vuitton .The first meet with Louis Vuitton Watercolor Speedy 35 Suit Summer Day is at my age of 4,My mother back from Tokyo and a friend there present her a travel bag by Louis Vuitton Store ." louisvuitton says... "You wont feel strange when you heard the name louis vuitton .The first meet with Louis Vuitton Watercolor Speedy 35 Suit Summer Day is at my age of 4,My mother back from Tokyo and a friend there present her a travel bag by Louis Vuitton Store ." |
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