I was able to read quite a few good stories this semester, but there’s still a lot more out there! Ten books that I’m interested in reading (in no particular order):
1. Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli: I became a big fan of Spinelli’s writing this semester. The book takes place in Poland during World War II.
2. My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett: The cover really interested me, with the reds and blues. It’s about a child rescuing a baby dragon on an island.
3. Frog and Toad Together, Frog and Toad All Year, Days with Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel: I thought the first Frog and Toad book, Frog and Toad Are Friends, was excellent and very funny.
4. The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis: I’ve read quite a few of the Chronicles of Narnia series this semester but haven’t gotten to the 7th and final book yet.
5. Son by Lois Lowry: I read the second (Gathering Blue) and third (Messenger) of Lowry’s The Giver series but still need to check out Son, the grand finale. Hopefully it’s a good book, the cover below says it’s “thrilling!”
6. The Crossover by Kwame Alexander: I saw this book on one of my fellow student’s Top Ten lists, and it caught my interest. I haven’t read a basketball book in a while, and it sounds very unique.
7. The Snowy Day by Ezra Jacks Keats: Winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal looks like a very fun book!
8. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems: I noticed this book in a few of my classmate’s blog posts, and Willems seems like a very good writer.
9. Grandpa Green by Lane Smith: Looks like an unique book. Goodreads calls it “a timeless story of family history, legacy, and love.”
10. Finding Winnie by Lindsay Mattick and illustrated by Sophie Blackall: Seems like a very fun story about the origin of Winnie-the-Pooh.
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These all sound really good. I have read a few of them and tg ey are definitely worth while.
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This is an ingenious top ten list! I should compile one, as well. There are so many wonderful books out there. Finding Winnie is one I’d really like to read. Good luck with finals!
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Thanks, I certainly agree, there’s always another excellent story you can find. Good luck to you as well!
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What a good idea to put together a list of books you want to read. I would strongly encourage you to read the Crossover. It is a great book and the ending will get you. Thanks for sharing your list!
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The Crossover does sound like a great story, definitely have to check it out soon!
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I love the idea of a Top 10 list of books you still want to read! All great titles, too. I’ve been looking for Finding Winnie at the library and they just aren’t purchasing it, so I think I need to buy it for myself! I’m planning to reread all the Frog & Toad books over the holidays too. I was so impressed anew with Frog & Toad Are Friends.
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I agree with you about Frog & Toad Are Friends, just a really fun book!
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Milkweed sounds like a great read. I think the history of it would be great!
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I read Milkweed a couple of years ago and it is good, but intense. It is one of those historical fiction works that will never, ever leave you.
I still need to read The Crossover and Finding Winnie. I’d love if you’d post your thoughts on these 10 books when you finish them!
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