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I liked Counting by 7s, too. I haven't read the others.
I would nominate The Thing about Luck. I havaen't read all of the other suggestions but this one was a joyous read f or me!!
Counting by 7'sYear of Billy Miller
White Fur Flying
True Blue Scouts of Sugarman Swamp
Thing About Luck
The Thing About LuckNavigating Early
Better Nate Than Ever
Counting By 7'sFlora and Ulysses
The Year of Billy Miller
Escape from Mr.Lemoncello's Library, Navigating Early, Beholding Bee
True Blue Scouts of Sugarman Swamp, Counting by 7s, Far Far Away
Of the noted contenders, I've only read Doll Bones, One Came Home, The Thing About Luck, & didn't finish Zebra Forest. I did however, finish & enjoy The True Blue Scouts of Sugarman Swamp, a book truly engaging & distinctive in its voice, characters, setting & ideas.
Flora &UlyssesCounting By 7s
The Thing About Luck
Doll BonesYear of Billy Miller
(and I did love Jinx, but I don't think it has much of a chance)
(Far Far Away is my favorite for the Printz, but there has been a lot of discussion about its suitability for the Newbery; hope it is recognized by at least one award committee!)
(I've read all the books mentioned above except Navigating Early, White Fur Flying, Golden Boy; many "good reads", not that much distinguished writing)
The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man SwampCounting by 7s
Kristen wrote: "The ALA awards are coming up fast. On January 27th the Newbery medals will be awarded. Let's choose our winners first. Write your favorite 2014 Newbery contenders here. On January 13th I will t..."
Counting by 7s
The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp
The Boy Who Loved Math
Lincoln's Grave RobbersCounting by 7s
Far Far Away
For Newbery I am going to go with:Doll Bones
The Year of Billy Miller
Courage Has No Color
My favorites were Rump, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and Better Nate Than Ever. I don't really see these as Newbery winners, though.
True Blue Scouts, Navigating Early, One came Home
Navigating Early, Counting 7's, and Hold Fast
Counting By 7sTrue Blue Scouts of Sugarman Swamp
The Thing About Luck
I've read some of the others, but not all. I am not sure if any of the others have a chance at the Newbery.
True Blue Scouts of Sugarman SwampFlora & Ulysses
The Doll Bones
The Thing About Luck
Top Three picks:1. The Year of Billy Miller
2. True Blue Scouts of Sugarman Swamp
3. Navigating Early
Doll Bones, because Holly Black didn't win any Newberys. This book should be a Newbery 2014!
Counting by 7sFlora and Ulysses
True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp
If could pick a 4th and 5th, I would also list Paperboy & The Thing About Luck.
Navigating EarlyIs there a list of contenders?
Navigating Early and Counting by 7's my two top choices. Would love to see the list and have had a mock vote. There is a Caldecott group that does this.
Doll BonesThe True Blue Scouts of the Sugar Man Swamp
The Year of Billy Miller
The Real Boy
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Would love to see the list and have had a mock vote. There is a Caldecott group that does this."
This is to create the list. Top ten mentions will make it to the poll.
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Write your favorite 2014 Newbery contenders here. On January 13th I will take the top ten books mentioned and create our Newbery poll.