From: ewells at murray.utah.gov <ewells>
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 09:46:33 -0700

I have received so few messages in the past week that I decided to post one to verify that I'm still on the list! This is my favorite time of year because I love to hear everyone's opinions- so I hope to see more activity soon.

I enjoyed A Drowned Maiden's Hair by Laura Amy Schlitz, a suspenseful gothic melodrama that is perfectly appropriate for middle grade readers. Another favorite was Dog Sense, Sneed Collard's first novel. I'm a sucker for border collies anyway, but also liked the portrayal of how the relationship with his dog helped a boy adjust to his new environment.

A couple of favorite picture books were David Shannon's Good Boy, Fergus! and The Wishing Ball, by Elisa Kleven.

I have also been delighted with the Babymouse series by Jennifer and Matt Holm, although I think these started in late 2005. And I second everyone's praise for Clementine and Owen and Mzee!

Ellen

Ellen Wells Head, Children's Services Murray Library 166 East 5300 South Murray, UT 84107
(801) 264-2587 ewells at murray.utah.gov
Received on Tue 19 Dec 2006 10:46:33 AM CST