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TTT: Newbery Winners I Can't Believe I Haven't Read


This week's TTT topic: Books I Can't Believe I Haven't Read in X Genre

In honor of yesterday's YMAs I decided to do Newbery winners I haven't read (including Honors because I've actually read most of the Award winners).






Why have I not read Nancy Farmer's Newbery wins???? I've read other stuff of hers. I need to get on that. 

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R.J. Anderson said…
HOUSE OF THE SCORPION is *amazing*. Definitely check it out.
February 3, 2015 at 8:22 AM
Anamaria (bookstogether) said…
Two of my very favorites are on your list--The Blue Sword (you've probably read The Hero and the Crown?) and A Single Shard. Lucky you, reading them for the first time!
February 3, 2015 at 9:06 AM
Stephanie Allen said…
The only one of these I've read is The House of the Scorpion and it was SO GOOD. I really need to read more Newberry winners...
February 3, 2015 at 1:51 PM
Stephanie Allen said…
UGH. I meant Newbery. Stupid fingers slipping on the keyboard :)
February 3, 2015 at 1:52 PM
Brenda said…
I'm finally reading Mrs. Frisby and the Rat's of NIMH for a classic read this month.
February 3, 2015 at 4:36 PM
Anonymous said…
I have actually (surprise!) read most of these - I still need to read The Ear, the Eye and the Arm, Enchantress from the Stars (how have I never even heard of this before??) and Penny from Heaven. And I still need to read this year's winner as well, though I remember that you loved it.
February 3, 2015 at 6:30 PM
Kim Aippersbach said…
Some of my favouritest books ever are on your list! Might I suggest starting with The Blue Sword? (I reread that one every few years.) The Ear, the Eye and the Hand is an amazing story. And I love, love, love The Enchantress from the Stars! (Maybe because I read it at the right time during my adolescence?) Very fond feelings for Mrs. Frisby, though it's been ages. Haven't read A Single Shard, yet, though, or Penny From Heaven.
February 3, 2015 at 6:46 PM
Captivated Reader said…
Ooo, I was attracted to many of the book covers!! Here's my TTT list for the week: http://captivatedreader.blogspot.com/2015/02/top-ten-tuesday-top-ten-books-i-cant.html
February 4, 2015 at 12:55 AM
Brandy said…
I don't know why I haven't read so many of Farmer's books. I've read some of her non-Newbery wins. How did this happen???
February 4, 2015 at 8:29 AM
Brandy said…
I have read The Hero and the Crown. It's a big part of the reason I haven't read The Blue Sword. I kind of hated it. *ducks* I really do want to read A Single Shard. I'm not sure why I never have. I was teaching 5th grade when it won. I had it in my classroom library.
February 4, 2015 at 8:32 AM
Brandy said…
That's two people so far who've said read House of the Scorpion. I will get on it.
February 4, 2015 at 8:33 AM
Brandy said…
I may never get to that one. I have a thing about animal stories. There are very few I enjoy. That's why I never read it as a child either. I've NEVER liked animal stories.
February 4, 2015 at 8:34 AM
Brandy said…
YES!!! I LOVE The Crossover. You should have seen me on Monday when they announced it won.
February 4, 2015 at 8:34 AM
Brandy said…
The thing about The Blue Sword is that I kind of hated The Hero and the Crown. It's why I haven't read it yet. I know I need to give it a chance on its own merits, but one of my big problems with Crown was the mage guy and I hear he's in this one too. But I will try and give it a chance soon!
February 4, 2015 at 8:38 AM
Brandy said…
I tried to pick the best covers for each book. :) The thing about Newberys is they are always in print and go through many many covers.
February 4, 2015 at 8:39 AM
Kim Aippersbach said…
I liked Blue Sword way better than Crown. Very different kind of story: unmagical girl drawn into secret magical world; slow-build romance; horses. Are you talking about the evil mage-guy? Or the animal guy? In either case, don't worry, you won't have the same issues.
February 4, 2015 at 6:55 PM
Anonymous said…
You haven't read The Blue Sword?! That's one of my absolute favorites. I see in the comments that you mentioned that you hated The Hero and the Crown, I didn't love that one either so I think you should still give The Blue Sword a try. Have you read McKinley's Beauty? I used to love Newberys when I was a kid, Mrs. Frisby was a really fun read.
February 5, 2015 at 1:18 AM
Pensrose said…
I think The Blue Sword is so much better than The Hero and The Crown. I highly recommend guving it a try. I'm a big McKinley fan and own nearly all her books but Blue Sword comes off my shelf the most frequently.
February 7, 2015 at 11:52 AM
Brandy said…
A lot of people have said that! I will definitely be reading it.
February 8, 2015 at 7:34 PM
Brandy said…
I have read Beauty. I didn't love that one, but didn't hate it either. I just don't understand it. I feel so out of sync with the rest of the world.
February 8, 2015 at 7:37 PM
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