Tag Archives: Newbery Medal winners

The Bronze Bow

Posted on December 2, 2013 by vanbraman

I recently read The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare. I read the book as part of my Newbery Challenge. This book won the Newbery Medal in 1962. Like many of the Newbery winners this book is historical fiction. The … Continue reading →

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The One and Only Ivan

Posted on November 20, 2013 by vanbraman

This week as part of my Newbery Challenge I read The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. This book is the latest winner of the Newbery Medal. I really enjoyed the story about Ivan the gorilla who is an … Continue reading →

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