"The Nutmeg Children's Book Award encourages children in grades
4 - 6 to read quality literature and choose their favorite from a list
of ten nominated titles. Jointly sponsored by the Connecticut Library
Association and the Connecticut Educational Media Association."
Listed below are the 2006 Nominees for the Nutmeg Book Award. These
books will be on display in the Children's Room. Read them, then come
in and vote for them the Children's Room in January 2006!
Sahara
Specialby
Esme Raji Codell.
Does Sahara Jones really belong in special ed? Her teacher, Miss Pointy,
doesn't think so. But what does Miss Pointy know? She wears purple lipstick,
and besides, the real truth lies on a library shelf. Genre: Realistic Fiction Setting: USA Available in Audio!
The
City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau.
Can Lina and Doon save their beloved city from impending darkness? Genre: Science Fiction
Setting: Ember Available in Audio!
The
Voyage of Patience Goodspeed by Heather Vogel Frederick.
In 1835, Patience never wanted to leave Nantucket. But her father insisted
the family journey with his whaling ship. Suddenly she is left with mutinous
sailors and without her father to guide her. Will she be able to survive? Genre: Historical Fiction Setting: Nantucket, Massachusetts
trial by
jury by Kate and Sarah Klise.
12 year-old juror Lily Watson puzzles through the case of Perry Keet,
a boy who has disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Will she crack
the case? Newspaper articles, illustrations, and court documents provide
the clues in this clever mystery. Genre: Mystery
made
you look by Diane Roberts.
6th-grader Jason and his family attempt a perilous, hilarious road trip
from Texas to California where Jason hopes to compete on his favorite
game show, Masquerade Mania. Genre: Realistic Fiction
Gregor
the Overlander by Suzanne Collins.
When Boots and Gregor fall through a vent in the laundry room, they find
themselves in an underland full of giant bugs and creepy creatures that
help in the quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy. Genre: Fantasy, Adventure Available in Audio!
once
upon a marigold by Jean Ferris.
When his super-powerful telescope allows Christian a glimpse of faraway
Princess Marigold, he decides to become her friend. A carrier pigeon,
an untouchable princess, and a troll for a dad... Christian's life couldn't
be more weird. Or could it? Genre: Fantasy
Pictures
of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly Giff.
Hollis does not think she needs a family. IN every home, she's been "a
mountain of trouble." Josie, her elderly foster mother shares her
passion for art, but when Josie loses her memory, Hollis must find the
courage to help... and perhaps gain a second chance for a family of her
own. Genre: Realistic Fiction Available in Audio!
trouble
don't last by Shelley Pearsall.
Travel the Underground Railroad with 11 year-old Samuel as he flees a
lifetime of slavery in Kentucky. Surprises, frightening twists and turns
continue to the very last page as he attempts the dangerous journey north. Genre: Historical Fiction
goosed!
by Bill Wallace.
When T.P., Jeff's formerly favorite dog, has to share Jeff's love, feathers
fly! Genre: Realistic Fiction
Looking for some other good reads?
Check out nominees from previous years:
Sahara
Special