As I read books this year, I’ll post when I think a book is a Newbery contender. I already knew Pax by Sara Pennypacker and illustrated by Jon Klassen was a contender before I started it. It’s getting lots of buzz from those that love children’s literature. I’m often skeptical children will like the books adults are talking about. In this case, I’m wrong. I haven’t read any of it with ML; but I know she’s going to love it. The only person I know who will love it more is her animal-crazy friend SJ.
SJ’s family participated in our Mock Newbery last year. I feel certain they will again this year. Who else wants to join the fun?
We would like that kind of fun!
Pax was great. Looking forward to discovering another good read.