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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. 

Comments

R.J. Anderson said…
HOUSE OF THE SCORPION is *amazing*. Definitely check it out.
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!
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...
Stephanie Allen said…
UGH. I meant Newbery. Stupid fingers slipping on the keyboard :)
Brenda said…
I'm finally reading Mrs. Frisby and the Rat's of NIMH for a classic read this month.
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.
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.
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
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???
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.
Brandy said…
That's two people so far who've said read House of the Scorpion. I will get on it.
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.
Brandy said…
YES!!! I LOVE The Crossover. You should have seen me on Monday when they announced it won.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brandy said…
A lot of people have said that! I will definitely be reading it.
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.

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