Best of the Best: Book 6
Hamster Magic by Lynne JonellMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Beware magical rodents who grant wishes.
A 2012 Bluebonnet Book!
Best of the Best: Book 5
The Fault in Our Stars by John GreenMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Can star-crossed love outlive cancer?
A new book for 2012!
Best of the Best: Book 4
A Monster Calls by Patrick NessMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
There are worse things than monsters.
This one is counting as my New York Times Best Children's Book of 2011, but it's also on these lists: Goodreads Best Middle Grade of 2011, Kirkus Best of 2011 Teen, Lonestar 2012, Publishers Weekly Best of 2011 Children's Fiction, and School Library Journal Best of 2011 Fiction.
Best of the Best: Book 3
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta SepetysMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Surrounded by death, artist finds light.
I'm counting this as my Goodreads Best of 2011 Teen title, but it's also included on these lists: Kirkus Best of 2011 Teen, Lonestar 2012, New York Times Best Children's Books of 2011, Publishers Weekly Best Children's Fiction of 2011, School Library Journal Best of 2011 Fiction, and TAYSHAS 2012.
