Book Awards Reading Challenge

In usual anticipation of new Harry Potter books, I'll reread the entire series, however, this time I decided to only read the 6th book, since I have yet to reread that book. I'm glad I did that, if only because I have a whole lot of other books to read! This also counted for my first book choice in the Book Award Challenge, having won the British Book Award.

I'm not going to do a plot synopsis on this book, you all know how it goes, but I will say that I loved this book, as I love all of the other Harry Potter books. This one is touching in more ways than the others, and just as exciting as books 4 and 5. Harry Potter and Dumbledore gain even more strength in their untouchable bond and Harry continues to learn more about his past, as well as his future. I will admit, tears were shed at the end of the story and it took me a bit of time to recover. I'm recovering all over again now!

I'm very much looking forward to next week and the release of book 7, though in an extremely bittersweet way. This books have meant a lot to me over the years and now they're ending, however I know Rowling will do it in a tasteful and sentimental manner. I can't wait to read it!

Well, I've done a little looking and switched around my list a bit. This will probably be the final revision.

1. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling: British Book Award 2006
2. Criss Cross by Lynne Rae Perkins: Newbery Award 2006
3. Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata: Newbery Award 2005
4. The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo: Newbery Award 2004
5. A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck: Newbery Award 2001
6. The View From Saturday by E.L. Konigsburg: Newbery Award 1997
7. Missing May by Cynthia Rylant: Newbery Award 1997
8. Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan: Newbery Award 1986
9. Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Sorenson: Newbery Award 1957
10. Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink: Newbery Award 1936
11. Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt: Pulitzer Prize 1997
12. Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor: Newbery Award 1992
Alternate/Bonus:
13. Three Junes by Julia Glass

My list is composed mostly of Newbery's, due to my being a children's librarian and VERY behind on my award winners, but I put a few other's on the list to mix it up!

1. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling: British Book Award 2006
2. Criss Cross by Lynne Rae Perkins: Newbery Award 2006
3. Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata: Newbery Award 2005
4. The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo: Newbery Award 2004
5. A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck: Newbery Award 2001
6. The View From Saturday by E.L. Konigsburg: Newbery Award 1997
7. Missing May by Cynthia Rylant: Newbery Award 1997
8. Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan: Newbery Award 1986
9. Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Sorenson: Newbery Award 1957
10. Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink: Newbery Award 1936
11. Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell: Pulitzer Prize 1937
12. Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor: Newbery Award 1992