2009 Nutmeg Children's Book Award Nominees
Grades 4-6

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Blood on the River

Blood on the River by Elisa Carbone


As page to Captain John Smith, 11 year-old Samuel Collier witnesses the dealings of the Virginia Company, the Powhatan tribe, and even young Pocahontas during the early days of the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia.

Close Encounters of a Third World Kind

Close Encounters of a Third World Kind by Jennifer J. Stewart


12 year-old Annie's world is turned upside when her father agrees to move the entire family to Nepal on a medical mission. She makes new friends, learns some important lessons, and has adventures that change her life.

Eager

Eager by Helen Fox


Would you like to live in the future where robots do all the work? All Gavin and Fleur wanted was a normal robot. Instead they have Eager, who creates more problems than he solves.

Golden & Grey

Golden and Grey by Louise Arnold


Tom escapes the school bullies by teaming up with an invisible ghost.

Gossamer

Gossamer by Lois Lowry


This haunting story explores the mystery of dreams. Littlest One, a young Dreamgiver, tries to stop the frightening Sinisteeds from delivering nightmares.

Homework Machine

The Homework Machine by Dan Gutman


Who wouldn't love a machine that does homework for you? Can four unlikely friends keep the biggest secret of their lives?

MVP

MVP by Douglas Evans


Adam Story is chosen as a player in the MVP challenge. To win the four million dollar prize, Adam must circle the world in forty days - no flying allowed. Competing against other players through time zones and across continents, he faces danger and unknown risks. Get ready for the trip of a lifetime.

Shakespeare's Secret

Shakespeare's Secret by Elise Broach


When Hero starts sixth grade at a new school, she meets Danny Cardova, the most popular boy. They work together to solve the mystery of the missing million dollar diamond that's hidden somewhere in Hero's house.

Three Good Deeds

Three Good Deeds by Vivian Vande Velde


Howard's troublemaking backfires when he steals the eggs of a goose belonging to a witch. The witch gives him a dose of his own medicine! Maybe life as a prankster isn't all it's quacked up to be.

   
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