Kentucky Bluegrass Award Nominated Books Grades 68

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Kentucky Bluegrass AwardNominated BooksGrades
6-8

• 2009-2010

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Like books that give different characters points
of view? How about a book that makes you feel
like youre inside the head of the main
character? If that doesnt interest you . . .
how about a book where you can witness an eclipse
that only happens once every 75 years?
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• EVERY SOUL A STAR
• by Wendy Mass

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If you like realistic fiction, competition and
sports . . .OR . . . if you just likeWalter
Dean Myers books,check this one out!
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GAME by Walter Dean Myers
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Do you believe in ghosts the supernatural
world? Are you interested in cemeteries wonder
about the people that are buried there? Would
you like to be able to travel between the real
world and the supernatural world? Want a great
mystery/suspense book?
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THE GRAVEYARD BOOK by Neil Gaiman
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Like a book you just cant put down? One that
keeps you turning the pages dying to know what
happens next? Are you into adventure/survival
stories -- Emotional stories that are so
realistic you feel like youre right beside
the characters every step of the way? This is
the book for you . . .
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THE GREAT WIDE SEA by M.H. Herlong
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If you like horses . . . Books about friendship
. . . Or, if you want to read a book that
actually takes place in Kentucky . . . Check out
this book written by a Kentucky author!
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A HORSE OF HER OWN by Annie Wedekind
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Want a book that will literally make you LAUGH
OUT LOUD? How about a book that you wish you
could jump into just so you could join in the
fun? If youre part of a big, crazy family,
or if you just want a real-life comedy, you have
to read . . .
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KNUCKLEHEAD by Jon Scieszka
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Want to take a journey where theres never a
dull moment? How about a great historical
fiction book a book about the Civil War that
isnt depressing and sad? This new book by
Rodman Philbrick will entertain you every step
of the way!
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The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by
Rodman Philbrick
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Do you believe some people have
magical, unexplainable powers? Do you like books
that tell a wonderful story and have just a
touch of the supernatural to make it more
interesting? If so, you will LOVE the wacky
characters in this book!
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SAVVY by Ingrid Law
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Do you like mysteries a book that keeps you
reading because you have to figure out exactly
what REALLY happened? Carl Hiassen has created
another great book with just enough mystery and
intrigue to keep you turning the pages!
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SCAT by Carl Hiaasen
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Do you like books with a strong main character .
. . Someone who doesnt give up on their dreams
no matter what? Then, you definitely need to
read this book! Not only is there a strong main
character, but also a great supporting cast
(including a crazy dog named Herman!).
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THE TRIALS OF KATE HOPE By Wick Downing
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Want a book that is like a roller coaster
ride? One that has a new adventure in every
chapter? A book about a wild journey . . .
survival . . . friendship . . . running away from
home . . . This book has it all!
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TROUBLE by Gary D. Schmidt
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Ever known someone who wasnt blessed with
great parents? Someone who had to cover all of
the time because their parents just werent
there for them? If you have, you will
totally relate to Addie, the main character of
this AWESOME book !
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WAITING FOR NORMAL by Leslie Connor
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Want a book that is truly believable one that
you feel could really happen? A story about a
family struggling with an incurable disease? How
about a book that is so emotional it pulls you
right into the story? If youve ever known a
person who has struggled with cancer, youll
totally relate to this book!
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WAYS TO LIVE FOREVER by Sally Nichols