| Young Reviewers from all over the country, ages 2 to 18, read and evaluate many of the books considered by the Children's Book Committee. |  |
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Some Young Reviewers' comments about
last year's Award Books:
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Clementine
by Sara Pennypacker
"It tells about a girl like a normal old girl that ends up usually getting in trouble. It could happen in real life."
Jordan, age 9
"It was interesting and funny at the beginning and happy and cute at the end."
Katherine, age 8
"I liked the way the story was told from Clementine's point of view. She has a great sense of humor, and I think a lot of kids could relate to what is going on in her life. Also, the illustrations were great!"
Phoebe, age 10
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The Manny Files
by Christian Burch
"Fun and easy to read. Great characters!!"
Abby, age 12
"It was hilarious. I couldn't put it down. The characters make the book special. They're exactly like my family members!"
Sara, age 11
"It has so much humor in it. The author was trying to show people to 'be interesting' and be themselves."
Phoebe, age 10
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Freedom Walkers
by Russell Freedman
"This book lays out facts in a logical and easy-to-read way that allows the reader to feel compassion without being told. . . this book is a perfect introduction to civil rights and racism in America. It is a valuable learning tool and a fine work of literature, all in one."
Jeremy, age 16
"I would rate this book excellent. It is a well-written account of the Montgomery bus boycott. In school, we usually talk about Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, but the extent is mostly 'they were brave people standing up for their rights.' This book goes deeper than that, and talks about the environment and conditions at that time, as well as the process and motivation behind it."
Elias, age 13