197 pages
reading level: 4-6 grade ish
2010 Newbery Award winner
I first noticed this book in the bookstore last year, but I didn't think it looked remotely interesting, so I ignored it. Then while I was supposed to be studying in the library a couple of weeks ago I just happened to walk past the Newbery display and was surprised to see this there. I picked it up just to read the back, but the back had nothing but reviews. So in a very non-committal way I cracked open the cover just to read the front page. It hooked me! I sat down on the ground and read for two hours. It is amazing. It is 92% contemporary realistic fiction, and 8% (the main part of the plot) blow-your-mind-away, mysterious, almost weird, modern fantasy/science fiction. That is all I can say at present, as this book is too good to divulge any aspect the plot. You just have to read it for yourself.
it sounds intriguing,
ReplyDeleteI will have to read it!