Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes (1991, Paperback) Newberry Medal Winner 306 Pages

This novel feels both timeless and completely new at the same time.

What stands out about this novel is its raw, honest emotion.

This novel takes a familiar premise and makes it feel brand new.

You will find that this activity book makes a great travel companion.

You will find that this novel has a way of making time disappear.

What makes this special is that it’s illustrated by the author herself.

This novel is the kind of story you want to read all night.

This novel has a rhythm that pulls you in from the start.

A nice touch is the illustrated bookmark included with the book.

This novel is a quiet story that speaks very loudly.

What stands out is the illustrated slipcase that holds the set.

A nice touch is the illustrated author bio at the very end.

A nice touch is the way this novel blends humor with heartbreak.

You will find that this novel makes you laugh and cry equally.

You will find that this novel makes you want to underline every line.

A nice touch is the illustrated timeline that runs along the bottom.

This novel moves at its own pace and never feels rushed.

This novel feels like a warm blanket on a cold winter night.

This book stands out because it’s illustrated by a famous artist.

You will find that the illustrated section breaks match the mood.