2006 Winner: The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau with 4377 out of 21577 votes.
The votes were as follows: 333 schools and libraries voted in the Intermediate voting The City of Ember 4377 Goosed 2393 Gregor the Overlander 2806 Made You Look 2630 Pictures of Hollis Woods 1300 Once Upon a Marigold 2042 Sahara Special 1285 Trial by Journal 2627 Trouble Don't Last 1572 The Voyage of Patience Goodspeed 545
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau Can Lina and Doon save their beloved city from impending darkness?
Goosed by Bill Wallace When T.P., Jeff's formerly favorite dog, has to share Jeff's love, feathers fly! Discussion set
Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins When Boots and Gregor fall through a vent in the laundry room, they find themselves in an underland full of giant bugs and creepy creatures that help in the quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy. Discussion Set
Made You Look by Diane Roberts 6th-grader Jason and his family attempt a perilous, hilarious road trip from Texas to California where Jason hopes to compete on his favorite game show, Masquerade Mania. Discussion set
Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris When his super-powerful telescope allows Christian a glimpse of faraway Princess Marigold, he decides to become her friend. A carrier pigeon, an untouchable princess, and a troll for a dad... Christian's life couldn't be more weird. Or could it?
Pictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly Giff Hollis does not think she needs a family. IN every home, she's been "a mountain of trouble." Josie, her elderly foster mother shares her passion for art, but when Josie loses her memory, Hollis must find the courage to help... and perhaps gain a second chance for a family of her own.
Sahara Special by Esme Raji Codell Does Sahara Jones really belong in special ed? Her teacher, Miss Pointy, doesn't think so. But what does Miss Pointy know? She wears purple lipstick, and besides, the real truth lies on a library shelf.
Trial By Journal by Kate Klise 12 year-old juror Lily Watson puzzles through the case of Perry Keet, a boy who has disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Will she crack the case? Newspaper articles, illustrations, and court documents provide the clues in this clever mystery.
Trouble Don't Last by Shelley Pearsall Travel the Underground Railroad with 11 year-old Samuel as he flees a lifetime of slavery in Kentucky. Surprises, frightening twists and turns continue to the very last page as he attempts the dangerous journey north.
The Voyage of Patience Goodspeed by Heather Vogel Frederick
In 1835, Patience never wanted to leave Nantucket. But her father insisted the family journey with his whaling ship. Suddenly she is left with mutinous sailors and without her father to guide her. Will she be able to survive?
