2005 Nominees

The Nutmeg 2005 Winner is Skeleton Man!

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The Nutmeg Children's Book Award Committee is proud to announce the 2005 Nutmeg Children's Book Award Nominees:

Skeleton Man by Joseph Bruchac

Where had Molly’s parents gone? And who was this strange man claiming to be her Great-Uncle? The old Mohawk legend of the Skeleton Man seemed to hold the only clues to the mystery.

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The School Story by Andrew Clements

Who would publish a novel by a twelve-year-old? Natalie’s novel is very good and her best friend Zoe is sure it will get published if only they can convince the publisher that an adult wrote it. But that means fooling Natalie’s Mother who is the editor!

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The Monsters of Morley Manor by Bruce Coville

When Anthony saw the wooden box at Morley Manor he had to have it. He never dreamed that when he opened it his life would change forever! Can Anthony, his sister, and a host of alien monsters save the Earth?

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Ruby Holler by Sharon Creech

Dallas and Florida know that they are not loved or wanted by anyone. But one day an old, eccentric couple invite them on an adventure that starts in a magical place called Ruby Holler. Whose lives will change the most?

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Joshua’s Song by Joan Hiatt Harlow

1919 has been a terrible year for Joshua. After his Father died he had to quit school and take a job as a newspaper boy in Boston. He thought his life could not get harder until the day the molasses tank exploded.

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Any Small Goodness by Tony Johnston

Los Angeles is a glittery place to live. But Arturo doesn’t live in Hollywood, he lives in the barrio. Sometimes it is a place of drugs, gangs and guns. But mostly it is a place of family, friends and goodness.

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Saving Lilly by Peg Kehret

Erin hadn’t meant to start a war with her teacher. She just didn’t want the class to take a field trip to a place that abused animals! Can one girl actually make a difference, and save even one elephant?

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Belle Teal by Ann M. Martin

Ten-year-old Belle loves her life with her mother and grandmother in her small rural town. But then life begins to fall apart. Gran’s memory is failing and her classmates are hiding terrible secrets that threaten the community. Can Belle keep them all together?

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Loser by Jerry Spinelli

Donald Zinkoff is just like all the other kids; he loves snow and enjoys his bike. But he can also be a little different, which leads the other kids to call him a different name. Loser. But sometimes being different, is what it takes to be a hero.

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The Mysterious Matter of I.M. Fine by Diane Stanley

Kids all over the country are acting strangely after reading the latest in the Chillers series of books. Franny is determined to track down the author and solve the mystery. After all, reading a book can’t hurt you, can it?

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