Happy Saturday, all! Today I have a quick review of the upcoming release from Newbery author, Kate DiCamillo. It’s pretty darn special!
My Thoughts:
Because of Winn-Dixie is a favorite book of mine. It makes me nostalgic just to think of it. To read another book by Kate DiCamillo? Pure bliss.
One day Louisiana’s grandmother wakes her in the middle of the night to tell her they have to move immediately. Not only are they moving, they will never return. This is too much for Louisiana, and she tries with all her might to find her way home again. She meets many eccentric and lovable characters along her travels, and through them, has many life lessons as well.
Goodbyes are hard for everyone, but especially for children as they work their ways through the different emotions. I plan to share this book with some children who could benefit from Louisiana’s story (which is just about every child, really).
Kate DiCamillo writes with her whole heart, and it’s no wonder she is worthy of multiple Newbery honors.
Thank you to Candlewick Press for the complimentary ARC to review. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis:
From two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo comes a story of discovering who you are — and deciding who you want to be.
When Louisiana Elefante’s granny wakes her up in the middle of the night to tell her that the day of reckoning has arrived and they have to leave home immediately, Louisiana isn’t overly worried. After all, Granny has many middle-of-the-night ideas. But this time, things are different. This time, Granny intends for them never to return. Separated from her best friends, Raymie and Beverly, Louisiana struggles to oppose the winds of fate (and Granny) and find a way home. But as Louisiana’s life becomes entwined with the lives of the people of a small Georgia town — including a surly motel owner, a walrus-like minister, and a mysterious boy with a crow on his shoulder — she starts to worry that she is destined only for good-byes. (Which could be due to the curse on Louisiana’s and Granny’s heads. But that is a story for another time.)
Called “one of DiCamillo’s most singular and arresting creations” by The New York Times Book Review, the heartbreakingly irresistible Louisiana Elefante was introduced to readers in Raymie Nightingale — and now, with humor and tenderness, Kate DiCamillo returns to tell her story.
Have you read Louisiana’s Way Home or Because of Winn Dixie? Do you have a favorite Newbery winner? Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
No I have not read this one. Sweet book and cover. Happy reading to you. I remembered a Caldecott award book not Newberry.
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Thanks, Virginia! The Newbery is for chapter books for children if I recall correctly. Happy reading! ♥️
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its sounds intresting and lovely cover
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Thanks! I thought so, too! 😊
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Great review! I haven’t read this one by her, but have enjoyed some of her others, especially Because of Winn-Dixie.
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Thanks, Darinda! This was so sweet! I think you’d enjoy it if you enjoyed her others.
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Nice review Jennifer. I LOVED Because of Winn Dixie, so I’m definitely checking this out. I wonder if she’ll win another Newbery.🤔
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Thanks, Kim! I think this one is worthy, and I wonder if that would be a first- three? I hope you enjoy this one! ♥️
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I don’t know how I missed that you read this one… I didn’t know you read these chapter books! This was such an adorable story! I really enjoyed reading this one!
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Yes, I requested it a while back, and I can’t believe it’s almost time for its release! It was such a sweet story! I’m happy you enjoyed it, too, Lana! I hope you are having a great couple’s weekend! ♥️
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We sure are! We are at a beachside bar watching the Duck Football game… so fun! Go Ducks! I’m loving’ Netgalley!
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Yay for a great weekend! And yayyyy for NG too! ♥️
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I love her books! My daughter just read The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane over the summer and loved it (after loving all DiCamillo’s hysterical Mercy Watson books when she was learning to read), and I bet she would love this one too! DiCamillo is such an excellent author, and your review was just lovely. I hope your weekend is going well and you’re doing okay! It finally stopped raining and gusting wind here and thankfully, we had no damage at our house (I know we were very lucky!)…thinking of you! ❤ xxx
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Hey Steph, is it still not raining over there? We are still stuck under the rain clouds with wind gusts, too. I’m so glad your daughter is loving DiCamillo’s books. ♥️ Also so grateful you are safe and with no damage. 💗 xoxo
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Hey! No, it’s still raining…a miserable, ugly day 😦 It stopped raining for a bit last night but when I woke up, it was back at it and expected to rain up to another 5 inches in the area today! No gusty winds though, thankfully! So sorry you are still having the bad winds and rain! Thank you! I hope you’ve not had any damage from the storm. So many people in the area have. My dad and stepmom had a neighbor’s tree fall across their driveway; thankfully, it didn’t do any damage and was easily removed!
I’m glad she does too! She’s reading E.B White right now…my little reader ❤ The only one of my 3 that really loves to read, lol. Take care and keep me updated!! xoxoxo
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This sounds like such a cute book! I love your flowers Jen! I hope Flo is being kind to you! Stay safe my friend!!💕😊💕
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Thank you, Sus! That hibiscus has been so good to me this year! I will be missing those flowers soon! Thanks for thinking of me. We are still getting loads of rain. ♥️ xoxo
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Oh this looks so good! My daughter must have read Because of Winn-Dixie 100 times!💛
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That’s so cute! Maybe she’d like to read this one, too, for nostalgia! 😉 ♥️
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This sounds like a beautiful story, Jennifer! I’m sure that everyone could take something from Louisiana’s story. Great review!! 💖💖
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Thanks, Nicole! So true! So much to love in these pages. ♥️
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This sounds so cute Jen! Hmm potentially a candidate for Beth And Chrissi Do Kid Lit 2019? 🤔😆
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Yes, absolutely! I think you two will love it! ♥️
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Sounds fantastic
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Thank you, Reeca! It was a sweet story!
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I love your review, Jen! I’m so glad you enjoyed the book too. We love Kate DiCamillo and such a wonderful storyteller she is. ❤💚❤
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Thanks, favorite M! I’m so happy you all enjoyed this special book, too! And, yes, what an author! 💗
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