Tricia’s Comments (group member since Mar 30, 2017)

Tricia’s comments from the Mock Newbery 2026 group.

I agree, Hello Universe did not "wow" me. It was a pleasant enough read, but not something I was particularly excited about.

1. Refugee
2. The Hate you Give
3. Orphan Island

1. Refugee
2. The Hate you Give
3. Orphan Island

Here are my top 5 so far

1. Refugee
2. Crack in the Sea
3. Orphan Island
4. The Crystal Ribbon
5. Forever or a long, long time

Powell's bio says that she was born and currently resides in Illinois.

Becky wrote: "Has anyone else read A Crack in the Sea by H. M. Bouwman? I am reading it under the advice of a friend and am so glad that I am. I'm in the middle of it right now. So far, the author has created a ..."

I loved A Crack in the Sea, and I really hope it ends up being a contender. It was one of the best books I read this year, children's or otherwise.