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Posted: Feb 14 2013 at 12:21pm | IP Logged Quote Mimip
Ladies,

I would like my daughter age 12 almost 13 to read all of the Newbery Winners, maybe even some runners up. I have read most of them since the 1950's but not before then.

Have any of you had your children read the winners and stumbled across a book you wish you had not given to your child?

I want to start with the older books and move up but was wondering your thoughts.

Thanks in advance!

Oh and here is the list in case you want a quick look over of which books I'm talking about.
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Posted: Feb 14 2013 at 2:17pm | IP Logged Quote guitarnan
Looking only at winners (some of which I have not read), I would pre-read the following before giving them to a 12-year-old:

Julie of the Wolves

Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry (great book but I found it extremely disturbing)

The Midwife's Apprentice

The Giver (this book is commonly assigned in schools and many of my daughter's friends found it disturbing, so it's worth a pre-read)

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Posted: Feb 14 2013 at 2:26pm | IP Logged Quote AmandaV
Yes, the Giver is disturbing. Not our worldview that I remember. Pre-read or find some reviews.

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