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From: Kathy Isaacs <kisaacs>
Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 18:31:55 -0500
These two books were brought to my attention when they received Newbery honors, and I really enjoyed reading them. I was struck by their old-fashioned qualities. I loved the language in WHITTINGTON (my notes say it almost reads like a book by EB White). I appreciated the straightforward message (both hard work and reading are good) of THE PRINCESS ACADEMY and its fairy tale quality. What a contrast to the multiple perspectives of CRISS CROSS, the solid research and compelling narrative of HITLER YOUTH and the taut history of SHOW WAY and what a range of fine books! The committee should feel very good about the way their choices show off the variety of distinguished children's literature today.
Kathy Isaacs
Received on Wed 15 Feb 2006 05:31:55 PM CST
Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 18:31:55 -0500
These two books were brought to my attention when they received Newbery honors, and I really enjoyed reading them. I was struck by their old-fashioned qualities. I loved the language in WHITTINGTON (my notes say it almost reads like a book by EB White). I appreciated the straightforward message (both hard work and reading are good) of THE PRINCESS ACADEMY and its fairy tale quality. What a contrast to the multiple perspectives of CRISS CROSS, the solid research and compelling narrative of HITLER YOUTH and the taut history of SHOW WAY and what a range of fine books! The committee should feel very good about the way their choices show off the variety of distinguished children's literature today.
Kathy Isaacs
Received on Wed 15 Feb 2006 05:31:55 PM CST
