The big fall pile-up of wonderful children's books is underway. I think these are some of the most notable I've seen so far. But I don't feel like writing full-blown reviews right now, so how about you read what the critics have to say instead?
Alabama Moon, by Watt Key - powerful and entertaining writing by a new voice (To read more of my comments on this book, you can go back to the June 9, 2006, entry where I wrote about hearing the author speak.)
“A winningly fresh look at life and culture almost never seen in children’s books.” —The Horn Book
"Key writes honestly about hunting, trapping and the hardships of survival in this rather unusual coming-of-age story." —Kirkus Reviews
"Well written with a flowing style, plenty of dialogue, and lots of action." --The Horn Book
Peter Pan in Scarlet, by Geraldine McCaughrean - the first-ever authorized Peter Pan sequel (for review, follow link)
Not Another Tea Party, by Mark Shulman - simply wonderful, snide, and humorous (for review, follow link)
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