Alison Reads

It’s time to vote for the 2007 Young Reader’s Choice Award. My picks are:

For grades 4-6, usually the slimmest book wins. If that holds true, then HEARTBEAT will win. My favorite is PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS, which is a rollicking good adventure tale with strong male and female characters.

For grades 7-9, the field is very strong and it’s hard to choose just one book. My favorites are THE TEACHER’S FUNERAL and KIRA-KIRA, two very different books.

For grades 10-12, I most enjoyed A HAT FULL OF SKY, a witty and funny Terry Pratchett fantasy, but MY SISTER’S KEEPER has more depth and will stay with me far longer.