Bluebonnet Books...so far!

I try to read or at least start reading all 20 of the Bluebonnet books so that I can make recommendations and write trivia questions for the student contest. I have made a lot of progress so far this year and I've actually read most of the books all the way to the end. Here are my thoughts so far...

This was a very cute book with a sassy main character. I did get bored about halfway through and skip to the end, but it would be a great starter book for those kids just getting into chapter books. It teaches good lessons about friendship.

I had purchased this book already and used it for our yearly dedication book for our former music teacher. I read it when it became a Bluebonnet book and was touched by the amazing story of overcoming circumstances. It is based on a true story where kids took literal garbage and made music out of it.

I heard a lot about this book so I waited a while to read it, but it was fine. It was not very interesting to me, but I did not find anything too controversial in it. 

 I am sorry to say that I did not like this book at all. I love poetry, but this was just too much to keep me engaged.

This book was cute. I never knew about how the lights from beach houses can affect a turtle's life. 

I was not excited to read this book for some reason, but I am sure glad I did. It hooked me from the very beginning and it was a page turner to the end. I loved it and can definitely see why it was the named this year's Newberry Award Winner.

This was the first chapter book from the Bluebonnet list that I read this year. I had seen the book on various lists and in our book fairs. I really enjoyed reading this book and I thought it was very creative.

This one was a quick read, but very cute. It would also be great for kids starting to read chapter books. I thought the multicultural elements were nicely done without being forced.

I thought this one was a great biography. It taught a lesson about not giving up while pursuing your dreams. I liked it. 

I have had this one on my "to read" list since last summer. I finally found the time and it was worth the wait. It is very strange to me that an event like 9/11 is now historical fiction material, but I thought it was very well written. 

\I really enjoyed this book. It has a big twist in it! :)

I thought this book was fine, but a little dry and over elementary school students' heads.

I am not a huge fan of graphic novels, but this one was cute. It was a fast read and fun.

I am excited to read the rest of the books on the list, but sad I am not at TLA. Next year! :)