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Winter
2001 Children's Book Sense 76 Picks
Here are the 76 most
noteworthy new and recent children's books, as compiled from hundreds of recommendations
by independent booksellers across America. One bookseller's quote has been
chosen to represent each of these top vote-getters.
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 Belle
Teal
by Martin,
Ann M.
(Teens, Scholastic, $15.95, 0439098238) "You will love Belle, her mom,
and Gran. This family of women knows how to raise a young one to stand
up for what's right, so Belle knows exactly how to be gracious and kind when
her all-white 5th grade class is integrated." - Mary Ellen Kavanaugh,
My Sisters' Words, Syracuse, NY
 Born
Blue
by Nolan, Han
(Teens, Harcourt, $17.00, 0152019162)
"Janie's strength has always been her powerful voice and music. They have sustained her throughout all of her childhood when she was abandoned, kidnapped, and finally left to fend for herself. Nolan has created this strong female character to help us realize that our strengths can be what save us and those we love." - Kathy Taber, Kids Ink Children's Bookstores, Indianapolis, IN
 Daniel's
Walk
by Spooner, Michael
(Teens, Holt, $16.95, 0805067507)
"Excellent historic adventure of the West and a young man's coming-of-age." - Heather Fierst, The Book Bag, Valparaiso, IN
Echo
by Block, Francesca Lia
(Teens, Joanna Cotler/HarperCollins, $14.95, 0060281278)
"Echo feels overlooked by her dying artist father, but when he leaves her a box of his paints, she uses them to see as he did. In what may be her finest book, Block uses colorful magic and simple, striking prose to explore the inner emotions of a girl struggling to find her way in life." - Joe Beine, Tattered Cover Book Store, Denver, CO
Perks of Being a Wallflower, The
by Chbosky, Stephen
(Teens, Simon & Schuster, $12.00, 0671027344) "This book was recently banned
by a New England school. I found it to be one of the most eye-opening books I
have read in a long time. Honest and sweet, the narrator of this book is a 15-year
old who is writing down his daily experiences in the form of letters he is sending
to a 'friend'. Changing the names to protect the innocent, he chronicles the lives
of his friends & family. Does the book depict sexual situations? Yes. Do drugs
play a large role? Yes. Is this an important book for parents, teachers, and kids
to read and discuss? YES!!!" - Nikki Mutch, UConn Co-op Storrs, CT
 True
Believer
by Wolff,
Virginia Euwer
(Teens, Atheneum, $17.00, 0689828276) "A sequel to Make Lemonade
and just as good. Verna LaVaugh is a most appealing and strong character, but
not without her flaws. Kids will easily relate to her and her struggles. This
is a terrific read." - Carol Stoltz, Concord Bookshop, Concord, MA
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