Nutmeg Books

ABOUT THE NUTMEG AWARD:
The Nutmeg competition encourages children in grades 4-6 to read quality literature and think critically about what they read. The NCBA is jointly sponsored by the Connecticut Library Association and the Connecticut Educational Media Association. The Nutmeg Committee, which chooses the nominated books, is comprised of children's librarians, school library media specialists and teachers.

A book nominated for the award must be: a work of fiction, with appeal for readers in grades 4-6; written by an author who currently resides in the United States; copyrighted in the U.S. and published within 5 years of selection date; currently in print and available in paperback as well as hardcover; and be well-written, with strong characterization, a vivid setting, striking language, a well-constructed plot, and a plausible conclusion.

The Nutmeg nominees for 2008 have been announced! Booth Hill students who will be in 4th, or 5th grades in January 2008 will be voting along with other young Connecticut readers to choose their favorite from ten newly nominated books for the 2008 Nutmeg Children's Book Award.

The Booth Hill Library Media Center has multiple copies of each title; all the titles are also available at local bookstores and online sources such as www.amazon.com.

The 2008 Nutmeg nominees are:

A Bear Named Trouble by Marion Dane Bauer

a bear named trouble


Jonathan, a ten year old with a passion for animals, is devastated when a brown bear kills his favorite animal at the zoo in Anchorage, Alaska. He vows to get even with the bear, and then finds revenge isn't all it's cracked up to be.







Escaping the Giant Wave by Peg Kehret

 

On a trip to the Oregon coastline, a dream vacation quickly turns into a nightmare for Kyle and his family. Kyle will have to use his wits if he and his sister are to survive an earthquake, a tsunami, and a hotel fire.


 

Hatching Magic by Ann Downer

 

Take one dragon’s egg, a candy factory, two battling wizards, a time travel vortex, magic cards, a two-headed snake, and a secret circle club, and you have a recipe for “hatching” a fantastic summer vacation.


 

Jackie's Wild Seattle by Will Hobbs

 

While their parents are volunteering overseas, Shannon and Cody spend the summer in Seattle with their uncle, a wild life rescuer. Unusual and dangerous rescues and new friendships provide an unexpectedly action-packed summer.


 

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

 

21st century kid Percy Jackson discovers he is the secret son of one of the mythical Greek gods of Mount Olympus. After this discovery, Percy is sent to a summer camp for children of the gods, where he learns to fight monsters and survive against unnatural odds, handy skills for his first quest.


 

Project Mulberry by Linda Sue Park

 

Julia and her best friend Patrick decide to conduct a silkworm project for a school club. Along the way they learn as much about patience, tolerance, and friendship as they do about silkworms.

 

 

The Ravenmaster's Secret by Elvira Woodruff

 

It’s 1735. If you had the chance to help rescue a young Scottish prisoner, would you? When two friends risk their lives to free Maddy from the Tower of London, adventure and intrigue are sure to follow.


 

Shredderman: Secret Identity by Wendelin van Draanen

 

What’s the best way to get even with a bully? Nolan – alias Shredderman—comes up with a hilarious plan to teach Bubba Bixby a lesson he won’t soon forget.

 

 

The Seven Professors of the Far North by John Fardell

 

How would you go about rescuing your uncle and five other professors who have been kidnapped by an evil scientist? You will need to find the secret underground tunnel that will lead you there!


 

 

White Star: A Dog on the Titanic by Marty Crisp

 

Imagine you are lucky enough to be on the cruise of a lifetime. While on the trip, you explore the ship, meet a wonderful, heroic dog, and end up fighting for your life.