Tag Archives: Newbery Honor Books

Downright Dencey

Posted on April 30, 2015 by vanbraman

This evening I finished reading Downright Dencey by Caroline Dale Snedeker. Downright Dencey was a Newbery runner-up in 1928. I really enjoyed reading the book as it is set in the Quaker community of Nantucket Island shortly after the War … Continue reading →

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Newbery Challenge Update VI

Posted on April 8, 2015 by vanbraman

Here is another update to my Newbery Challenge. Last month in Newbery Challenge Update V a major milestone had been reached. This month I can claim a minor milestone of having only 75 more books to read. One of my … Continue reading →

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