I really struggled narrowing my list of awesome MG books to 10. This list could just as easily been 20, but in order to be fair to picture books I decided to keep it at 10. I decided to let my friends tell you why these books are awesome. Enjoy!
The Trouble with May Amelia by Jennifer Holm
A Million Miles from Boston by Karen Day
Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu
Bigger Than a Bread Box by Laurel Snyder
Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes by Jonathon Auxier
Wonderstruck by Brian Selznik
Hound Dog True by Linda Urban
Darth Paper Strikes Back by Tom Angleberger
The Great Wall of Lucy Wu by Wendy Wan-Long Shang
The Friendship Doll by Kirby Larson
The Brain Lair
December 28, 2011 at 11:14 am
Only 3 more to read!
Madelyn Rosenberg
December 28, 2011 at 2:14 pm
Awesome list! Hoping to see stickers on all of these.
Colby Sharp
December 28, 2011 at 2:26 pm
I think the Newbery is on my list.
Lorna
December 28, 2011 at 6:33 pm
I bet you’re right on your list containing the Newberry and many an honor, too!
Colby Sharp
December 29, 2011 at 1:35 pm
I hope so. I can’t wait for January 23.
Franki
December 28, 2011 at 2:28 pm
A great list! 2011 was a great year for middle grade novels!
Andrea
December 28, 2011 at 10:07 pm
Thanks for the suggestions — I’ll be looking for these.
Kirby Larson
December 29, 2011 at 10:18 pm
Colby, you make a girl’s head swell. To be on this list with so many wonderful books — what a lovely holiday gift. Thank you.
Now, I must catch up on my reading!
Karen Day
December 31, 2011 at 5:57 pm
Thanks, Colby. I’m honored to be in such good company!
Colby Sharp
January 1, 2012 at 1:49 pm
I loved your book!