Rebecca Caudill Award Winning Books
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Matilda Wormwood is a very intelligent girl. However, no one notices, certainly not her parents, who are far too preoccupied with their own lives. From the time she was four, Matilda has spent hours alone at the library, teaching herself to read, finishing all the children's books, and then
moving through titles recommended by the librarian. When she goes to school, she is ready to
fly. Her teacher knows it, the other kids know it, but Miss Trunchbull, the oppressive head of the school, will have none of it. Trunchbull's time is devoted to suppressing any creativity or enthusiasm displayed by students, and faculty. Can Matilda survive Miss Trunchbull?
Awards won: Rebecca Caudill Award
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 3/27/2009
ISBN-10: 0142410373
ISBN-13: 9780142410370
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Aren't You Glad This Isn't Your Life?Commenter: St. Charles Reader, grade 0
It's about a little girl with very bad parents and a very bad principal.
Mick Harte was one of the neatest kids you'd ever want to meet. Mick is also the kid who would still be alive--if only he had worn his bicycle helmet. This is Phoebe's poignant story about her beloved brother, and how she struggles to deal with her grief.
Awards won: Rebecca Caudill Award
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/29/2009
ISBN-10: 0679877355
ISBN-13: 9780679970880
During World War II, Annemarie, a ten-year-old Danish girl, and her family, help Jewish people escape the Nazis, when they invade Denmark. Find out if Annemarie is able to save her friend, Ellen, from the cruelty of the Nazis in this exciting story. This won the Newbery Medal in 1990 and the Rebeca Caudill Award in 1992.
Awards nominated: 2014 Bluestem Nominee
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/12/2009
ISBN-10: 0395510600
ISBN-13: 9780395510605
Twelve year old Daniel isn't happy when his parents suddenly move their family to the town of Noble Green to help care for his ailing Grandmother. Then, he meets an unusual group of friends who have special powers others only dream of. Flying, becoming invisible, super-human strength..and they use their talents only for good; to help others in need or rescue those in danger. The only drawback is they know they will not only lose their special gifts then they turn thirteen, but all of their memories associated with them. Although Daniel isn't equipped with super powers, he does have first rate dectective skills. But will these skills be powerful enough to solve the mystery and save his friends, and the town, in time?
Awards won: Rebecca Caudill Award
Reviewed by: ewl
Date read: 4/8/2011
ISBN-10: 9780375955952
ISBN-13: 9780375955952
Reader Comments
Read Aloud Thumbs Up!Commenter: Ellie, grade 5
This book kept me engaged. It's good if you want to get a good mystery, or if you like comic fantasy. My teacher used this book as a read aloud and I really liked it!
I Read It Over and Over Again. Exciting!Commenter: Jonathan, grade 2
I couldn't put it down. It was the best book ever! Like I said, I read it over and over again.
When he finds a mistreated beagle pup, 11-year-old Marty knows that the animal should be returned to its rightful owner. But he also realizes that the dog will only be further abused. So he doesn't tell his parents about his discovery, sneaking food for the dog. He's been brought up not to lie, but he doesn't want the dog to be abused. How does he get himself out of this situation? This is book one in the Shiloh trilogy, the winner of the 1992 Newbery Medal, and the winner of the 1994 Rebecca Caudill Award.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/13/2009
ISBN-10: 0689316143
ISBN-13: 9780689316142
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