Official Newbery Winner January, 2010

When You Reach Me

Runners up:
Claudett Colvin; Evolution of Calpurnia Tate; Where the Mountain Meets the Moon; The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg

For more on the awards visit the ALA Literary Awards page

And the Bayside Mock Newbery winner is!!

Catching Fire

Runners up:
When You Reach Me; Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

June 4, 2009

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly

In central Texas in 1899, eleven-year-old Callie Vee Tate is instructed to be a lady by her mother, learns about love from the older three of her six brothers, and studies the natural world with her grandfather, the latter of which leads to an important discovery.

Historical fiction | grades 5-8
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3 comments:

  1. JBPAugust 8, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    This book was fabulous and should be a real contender for the Newbery. It blends science and growing up in such a way that we truly see the main character's "evolution". I recommend reading this book to everyone!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 20, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    I didn't LUV this book it was ok. Although i heard a ton of other people liked it so maybe it's just not my type. Try it though then write a review let me know what you think of it!!

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  3. Anna :)December 9, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    I LOVED THIS BOOK! the spirit of callie was inspiring, even in such a sexist situation. It gives fascinating knowledge about science, but still shows the maturing of Callie. It is a little humorous- it wasn't too old, but it still blended maturity. I recommend this novel to everyone :)

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