Year 3: ...Prisoner of Azkaban
First published October 1999 in the US, illustrated by Mary GrandPré
448 pages, 22 chapters
The rat that wasn't. The murderer who wasn't. Harry's third year at Hogwarts is one of secrets and contradictions. Will the truth be better than not knowing?
Memorable Moments: the Knight Bus, Hogsmeade visits
Favorite Illustration: Padfoot (chapter 18)
The Food: Pepper Imps, Chocoballs, sugar quills, Fizzing Whizbees, butterbeer, jelly slugs, toothflossing stringmints, ice mice, peppermint toads, exploding bonbons, cockroach clusters
The Pets: Padfoot (Sirius), Crookshanks, the owl Sirius gives to Ron (as yet unnamed)
Favorite Quote: "He was my mum and dad's best friend. He's a convicted murderer, but he's broken out of wizard prison and he's on the run. He likes to keep in touch with me, though...keep up with my news...check if I'm happy..." (Harry to Uncle Vernon, page 435*)
Scenes that should have made the movie: Harry spending a week in Diagon Alley, Snape's Grudge (the Whomping Willow joke)
Activities:
-Wizard's chess
-Gobstones
-Quidditich
-Rat/Cat Tag
Reading Reflection: POA is one of my favorite books in the series for many reasons. The kids are growing up--they're thirteen now. They get to visit Hogsmeade. Their friendship (especially Ron & Hermione's) is tested and tried. Harry discovers more about himself and finds someone who truly cares for him. The air of mystery in the book definitely appeals to my inner sleuth.
An interesting side note: POA came in at #18 on Adele's (Persnickety Snark) Top 100 YA Novels Poll.
I hope you've enjoyed my discussion of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Things will get very complicated in two weeks when I discuss the fourth book in the series, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Until then, happy reading!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Noonie's Masterpiece by Lisa Railsback
Noonie Norton is an artist. She means to be a famous artist, but she realizes that most artists don't become famous until they die. Nevertheless, Noonie wants us to know about her and her art. Right now, she's ten-years-old and she's already had a Blue Period (which coincided with her mother's death), and she is just starting her Purple Period. We leave Noonie at the beginning of her Polka-Dot period. Throughout it all, Noonie is outspoken and endearing. She learns what a family is and that appearances are deceiving.
What I thought: I've enjoyed books about young artist ever since I read Pictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly Giff. Noonie's Masterpiece was no different. I was entertained from page one. Noonie comes across as much more sophisticated than her ten years, but I suppose we need to make allowances for circumstances and artistic temperaments. I loved all the relationships and interactions in the book. My favorite was Noonie's friendship with Reno. They make great friends. I liked the illustrations. They looked exactly like a talented young artist drew them. They definitely enhanced my enjoyment of the book.
(Illus. Sarajo Frieden. San Fransisco: Chronicle, April 2010. ARC provided by publisher.)
What I thought: I've enjoyed books about young artist ever since I read Pictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly Giff. Noonie's Masterpiece was no different. I was entertained from page one. Noonie comes across as much more sophisticated than her ten years, but I suppose we need to make allowances for circumstances and artistic temperaments. I loved all the relationships and interactions in the book. My favorite was Noonie's friendship with Reno. They make great friends. I liked the illustrations. They looked exactly like a talented young artist drew them. They definitely enhanced my enjoyment of the book.
(Illus. Sarajo Frieden. San Fransisco: Chronicle, April 2010. ARC provided by publisher.)
Friday, August 27, 2010
Borrowed Names by Jeannine Atkins
What do Laura Ingalls Wilder, Madam C. J. Walker, and Marie Curie have in common? They were all born in 1867 and they all had daughters. In this verse novel, Atkins explores these famous women and their relationships with their respective daughters.
What I thought: I've long been a fan of Laura Ingalls Wilder, so I was very excited to hear about this book. I was familiar with Marie Curie, but had never heard of Madam C. J. Walker. The research that went into this book was phenomenal. Through narrative poetry, I learned more about Wilder and her daughter Rose than I ever could have imagined. I was so intrigued by the idea that Rose not only proofread but revised the Little House books that I have since read The Ghost in the Little House: A Life of Rose Wilder Lane by William Holtz. It goes without saying that my favorite poems from the Laura and Rose sequence are "Shears" and "Truth." The poems about the other mothers and daughters also left me wanting to know more. I truly enjoyed this book. I can't wait to see what Atkins treats us to next. This would be a great book to give to mothers and/or daughters. I also think mother-daughter book clubs would enjoy Borrowed Names.
(New York: Henry Holt, March 2010. ARC provided by publisher.)
What I thought: I've long been a fan of Laura Ingalls Wilder, so I was very excited to hear about this book. I was familiar with Marie Curie, but had never heard of Madam C. J. Walker. The research that went into this book was phenomenal. Through narrative poetry, I learned more about Wilder and her daughter Rose than I ever could have imagined. I was so intrigued by the idea that Rose not only proofread but revised the Little House books that I have since read The Ghost in the Little House: A Life of Rose Wilder Lane by William Holtz. It goes without saying that my favorite poems from the Laura and Rose sequence are "Shears" and "Truth." The poems about the other mothers and daughters also left me wanting to know more. I truly enjoyed this book. I can't wait to see what Atkins treats us to next. This would be a great book to give to mothers and/or daughters. I also think mother-daughter book clubs would enjoy Borrowed Names.
(New York: Henry Holt, March 2010. ARC provided by publisher.)
Thursday, August 26, 2010
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter
First published September 1904
59 pages, 28 color illustrations
With the help of his cousin Benjamin Bunny, Peter Rabbit recovers the clothes he lost in Mr. McGregor's garden. Retrieving the clothes is easy. Escaping the cat is not.
The History Behind the Tale:
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny is a continuation of Peter Rabbit's story. If you remember, Benjamin Bunny was mentioned briefly in Peter Rabbit (Benjamin knows about cats!). Like Peter, Benjamin was a pet rabbit of Beatrix Potter's. Benjamin Bunny is the first tale not to have started as a picture letter or a picture book present.
My thoughts: Benjamin Bunny is a pleasant book. I like Benjamin and Peter's camaraderie. I also like Peter's uneasiness in the garden. Rightly so. The illustrations are lovely as always, but the story doesn't appeal like Peter Rabbit did.
Favorite Illustrations:
-Peter and Benjamin (19)
-Benjamin munching in the garden (32)
-The mice (36) So fat and cozy looking!
- Cat on basket (47)
Activities:
-Peter's Clothes Hunt (Hide clothes around the library for children to find. Winner finds the most.)
-Cat and Rabbit Tag (The cat is "It.")
-Play store (Peter's mother runs a small store.)
-Follow the tracks or guess the tracks (print out several types of animal tracks for the children to guess what animal or to follow.)
-Benjamin Bunny coloring sheet on the official Peter Rabbit website
Favorite words: gig, relations, muffetees, bazaar, tam-o-shanter, lolly-pops
I hope you've enjoyed visiting with Benjamin Bunny today. Next Thursday, we'll be exploring The Tale of Two Bad Mice.
59 pages, 28 color illustrations
With the help of his cousin Benjamin Bunny, Peter Rabbit recovers the clothes he lost in Mr. McGregor's garden. Retrieving the clothes is easy. Escaping the cat is not.
The History Behind the Tale:
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny is a continuation of Peter Rabbit's story. If you remember, Benjamin Bunny was mentioned briefly in Peter Rabbit (Benjamin knows about cats!). Like Peter, Benjamin was a pet rabbit of Beatrix Potter's. Benjamin Bunny is the first tale not to have started as a picture letter or a picture book present.
My thoughts: Benjamin Bunny is a pleasant book. I like Benjamin and Peter's camaraderie. I also like Peter's uneasiness in the garden. Rightly so. The illustrations are lovely as always, but the story doesn't appeal like Peter Rabbit did.
Favorite Illustrations:
-Peter and Benjamin (19)
-Benjamin munching in the garden (32)
-The mice (36) So fat and cozy looking!
- Cat on basket (47)
Activities:
-Peter's Clothes Hunt (Hide clothes around the library for children to find. Winner finds the most.)
-Cat and Rabbit Tag (The cat is "It.")
-Play store (Peter's mother runs a small store.)
-Follow the tracks or guess the tracks (print out several types of animal tracks for the children to guess what animal or to follow.)
-Benjamin Bunny coloring sheet on the official Peter Rabbit website
Favorite words: gig, relations, muffetees, bazaar, tam-o-shanter, lolly-pops
I hope you've enjoyed visiting with Benjamin Bunny today. Next Thursday, we'll be exploring The Tale of Two Bad Mice.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
The Lost Children by Carolyn Cohagan
Twelve-year-old Josephine Russing has accepted certain circumstances in her life. She must always wear gloves. (It's a law!) Her father ignores her. She doesn't have any friends. But that all changes one day with the arrival of a mute boy called Fargus. When searching for him, Josephine finds herself transported into a parallel universe where children are scarce and everyone fears the "Master." With Fargus and his friend Ida by her side, Josephine intends to solve the mystery of the "Master" and return home.
What I thought: What a magical book! It had me hooked from the first paragraph. Though the best genre word to describe The Lost Children would be fantasy, I also appreciate the mystery elements in the story. It had a twist at the end that even I wasn't expecting. The blurb likens the book to Alice in Wonderland and I agree. However, I wold also name The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe as similar. This book with its enchanting, adventurous story, believable characters, dastardly villain, and strong friend has the makings of a classic fantasy for children.
(New York: Aladdin, February 2010. ARC provided by publisher.)
What I thought: What a magical book! It had me hooked from the first paragraph. Though the best genre word to describe The Lost Children would be fantasy, I also appreciate the mystery elements in the story. It had a twist at the end that even I wasn't expecting. The blurb likens the book to Alice in Wonderland and I agree. However, I wold also name The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe as similar. This book with its enchanting, adventurous story, believable characters, dastardly villain, and strong friend has the makings of a classic fantasy for children.
(New York: Aladdin, February 2010. ARC provided by publisher.)
Monday, August 23, 2010
The Mysterious Howling by Maryrose Wood
(The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book 1)
Penelope Lumley is looking forward to being the governess at Ashton Place. It sounds like the perfect position for her--"experience with animal strongly preferred." Little does Penelope know that the animals are not the fat, content ponies she imagined, but the children themselves. Found in the forest by Lord Fredrick, he has appointed himself their guardian.
Penelope is not daunted by the task of humanizing the three Incorrigible children, as Lady Constance and Lord Fredrick call them. Alexander, Beowulf, Cassiopeia, and Penelope have a fine time educating each other. But why does Old Timothy always watch them? Why is Lord Fredrick adamant that the children attend the holiday ball? These and more mysteries thrive in The Mysterious Howling.
What I thought: A charmingly mysterious book and a fine start for a new series. I admire Penelope's endurance and intelligence. She is a credit to the Victorian governess character. The children are endearing. Their circumstances before Ashton Place are intriguing. I mean, how did they come to be in the forest in the first place? They must have been there for some time to pick up those animal mannerisms. The ending was just right--I feel that Penelope and the children will be safe until I see them again. As you know, I love a good mystery--all the better if it's a series. I look forward to reading the next book.
(New York: Balzer & Bray, March 2010. ARC provided by publisher.)
Penelope Lumley is looking forward to being the governess at Ashton Place. It sounds like the perfect position for her--"experience with animal strongly preferred." Little does Penelope know that the animals are not the fat, content ponies she imagined, but the children themselves. Found in the forest by Lord Fredrick, he has appointed himself their guardian.
Penelope is not daunted by the task of humanizing the three Incorrigible children, as Lady Constance and Lord Fredrick call them. Alexander, Beowulf, Cassiopeia, and Penelope have a fine time educating each other. But why does Old Timothy always watch them? Why is Lord Fredrick adamant that the children attend the holiday ball? These and more mysteries thrive in The Mysterious Howling.
What I thought: A charmingly mysterious book and a fine start for a new series. I admire Penelope's endurance and intelligence. She is a credit to the Victorian governess character. The children are endearing. Their circumstances before Ashton Place are intriguing. I mean, how did they come to be in the forest in the first place? They must have been there for some time to pick up those animal mannerisms. The ending was just right--I feel that Penelope and the children will be safe until I see them again. As you know, I love a good mystery--all the better if it's a series. I look forward to reading the next book.
(New York: Balzer & Bray, March 2010. ARC provided by publisher.)
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Top 100 YA Novels meme
As you know, Adele of the Persnickety Snark blog offered a Top 10 YA Novels Poll and has since counted down the Top 100 YA Novels from the poll results.
4 of the 10 titles I nominated made the top 100. Without further ado, here is the list. The ones I've read are in bold.
#100 The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley (1985)
#99 The Pigman by Paul Zindel (1969)
#98 Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (1987)
#97 Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver (2010)
#96 The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks (2009)
#95 Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols (2009)
#94 Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles (2008)
#93 Whale Talk by Chris Crutcher (2001)
#92 Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech (1994)
#91 The Astonishing life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party (2006)
#90 Glass Houses by Rachel Caine (2006)
#89 A Ring of Endless Light by Madeleine L’Engle (1980)
#88 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon (2003)
#87 An Abundance of Katherines by John Green (2006)
#86 The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi (1990)
#85 Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead (2008)
#84 Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder (2006)
#83 The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness (2008)
#82 Jacob I Have Loved by Katherine Paterson (1980)
#81 The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan (2009)
#80 Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen (1998)
#79 Lord of the Flies by William Golding (1954)
#78 Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr (2006)
#77 Go Ask Alice by Anonymous (1971)
#76 The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants by Ann Brashares (2001)
#75 Feed by MT Anderson (2001)
#74 The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley (1983)
#73 Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast by Robin McKinley (1978)
#72 Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson (2009)
#71 The King of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner (2006)
#70 If I Stay by Gayle Forman (2009)
#69 Angus, Thongs and Full Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison (1999)
#68 Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer (2008)
#67 Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen (1999)
#66 City of Glass by Cassandra Clare (2009)
#65 How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff (2004)
#64 Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta (1992)
#63 The Diary of a Young Girl (1947)
#62 Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia Block (1989)
#61 The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier (1974)
#60 Fire by Kristin Cashore (2009)
#59 Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan (2006)
#58 Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer (2007)
#57 Dreamland by Sarah Dessen (2000)
#56 Second Helpings by Megan McCafferty (2003)
#55 Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta (2003)
#54 Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick (2009)
#53 The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper (1973)
#52 Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (1986)
#51 Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli (2000)
#50 The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot (2000)
#49 Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine (1997)
#48 I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith (1948)
#47 Forever by Judy Blume (1975)
#46 Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margie Stohl (2009) [My #7]
#45 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by JK Rowling (2003)
#44 Sabriel by Garth Nix (2003)
#43 Evernight by Claudia Gray (2008)
#42 The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman (2000)
#41 Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen (2008)
#40 The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie (2007)
#39 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith (1943)
#38 Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (2009)
#37 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling (2000)
#36 Paper Towns by John Green (2008)
#35 The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin (1978)
#34 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813)
#33 The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart (2008) [My #8]
#32 Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden (1995)
#31 A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray (2003)
#30 Uglies by Scott Westerfeld (2005)
#29 Harry and the Half-Blood Prince by JK Rowling (2005)
#28 Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card (1985)
#27 Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce (1983)
#26 The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien (1954)
#25 Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty (2001)
#24 Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher (2007)
#23 Graceling by Kristin Cashore (2008)
#22 Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead (2007)
#21 Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater (2009)
#20 Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen
#19 The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky (1999)
#18 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling (1999)
#17 Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger (1951)
#16 On the Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta (2006)
#15 City of Bones by Cassandra Clare (2005)
#14 Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (1868)
#13 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling (2007)
#12 Just Listen by Sarah Dessen (2006)
#11 Looking for Alaska by John Green (2005)
#10 This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen (2002)
#9 Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (2005)
#8 The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton (1967)
#7 The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (2006) [My #5]
#6 The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen (2004)
#5 Northern Lights [The Golden Compass] by Philip Pullman (1995)
#4 Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson (1996) [My #1]
#3 To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee (1960)
#2 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by JK Rowling (1996)
#1 The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (2008)
I've only read 35 out of 100 titles. I don't know about you, but I have some reading to do!
4 of the 10 titles I nominated made the top 100. Without further ado, here is the list. The ones I've read are in bold.
#100 The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley (1985)
#99 The Pigman by Paul Zindel (1969)
#98 Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (1987)
#97 Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver (2010)
#96 The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks (2009)
#95 Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols (2009)
#94 Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles (2008)
#93 Whale Talk by Chris Crutcher (2001)
#92 Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech (1994)
#91 The Astonishing life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party (2006)
#90 Glass Houses by Rachel Caine (2006)
#89 A Ring of Endless Light by Madeleine L’Engle (1980)
#88 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon (2003)
#87 An Abundance of Katherines by John Green (2006)
#86 The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi (1990)
#85 Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead (2008)
#84 Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder (2006)
#83 The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness (2008)
#82 Jacob I Have Loved by Katherine Paterson (1980)
#81 The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan (2009)
#80 Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen (1998)
#79 Lord of the Flies by William Golding (1954)
#78 Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr (2006)
#77 Go Ask Alice by Anonymous (1971)
#76 The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants by Ann Brashares (2001)
#75 Feed by MT Anderson (2001)
#74 The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley (1983)
#73 Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast by Robin McKinley (1978)
#72 Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson (2009)
#71 The King of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner (2006)
#70 If I Stay by Gayle Forman (2009)
#69 Angus, Thongs and Full Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison (1999)
#68 Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer (2008)
#67 Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen (1999)
#66 City of Glass by Cassandra Clare (2009)
#65 How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff (2004)
#64 Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta (1992)
#63 The Diary of a Young Girl (1947)
#62 Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia Block (1989)
#61 The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier (1974)
#60 Fire by Kristin Cashore (2009)
#59 Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan (2006)
#58 Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer (2007)
#57 Dreamland by Sarah Dessen (2000)
#56 Second Helpings by Megan McCafferty (2003)
#55 Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta (2003)
#54 Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick (2009)
#53 The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper (1973)
#52 Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (1986)
#51 Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli (2000)
#50 The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot (2000)
#49 Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine (1997)
#48 I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith (1948)
#47 Forever by Judy Blume (1975)
#46 Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margie Stohl (2009) [My #7]
#45 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by JK Rowling (2003)
#44 Sabriel by Garth Nix (2003)
#43 Evernight by Claudia Gray (2008)
#42 The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman (2000)
#41 Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen (2008)
#40 The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie (2007)
#39 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith (1943)
#38 Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (2009)
#37 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling (2000)
#36 Paper Towns by John Green (2008)
#35 The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin (1978)
#34 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813)
#33 The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart (2008) [My #8]
#32 Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden (1995)
#31 A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray (2003)
#30 Uglies by Scott Westerfeld (2005)
#29 Harry and the Half-Blood Prince by JK Rowling (2005)
#28 Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card (1985)
#27 Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce (1983)
#26 The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien (1954)
#25 Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty (2001)
#24 Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher (2007)
#23 Graceling by Kristin Cashore (2008)
#22 Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead (2007)
#21 Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater (2009)
#20 Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen
#19 The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky (1999)
#18 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling (1999)
#17 Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger (1951)
#16 On the Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta (2006)
#15 City of Bones by Cassandra Clare (2005)
#14 Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (1868)
#13 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling (2007)
#12 Just Listen by Sarah Dessen (2006)
#11 Looking for Alaska by John Green (2005)
#10 This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen (2002)
#9 Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (2005)
#8 The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton (1967)
#7 The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (2006) [My #5]
#6 The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen (2004)
#5 Northern Lights [The Golden Compass] by Philip Pullman (1995)
#4 Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson (1996) [My #1]
#3 To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee (1960)
#2 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by JK Rowling (1996)
#1 The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (2008)
I've only read 35 out of 100 titles. I don't know about you, but I have some reading to do!
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