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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Death, Mental illness, Murder, Abandonment
My goal of reading Newberry Winners is enjoyable. I love these books! The Egypt Game reminds me of my daughter who has the most creative imagination.
I pulled this book out of the library in the hopes that a student I'm tutoring might like it. He didn't seem terribly interested, but I decided to read it anyways. What a fun, whimsical book about childhood, imagination, and family. One of my major thoughts while reading this book was that the imaginary land these children create is so different than the digital world that children of today inhabit. It made me sad to think that so many kids don't get a chance to experience anything like what happens in this book. I was also struck by the way Snyder deals with April's family situation in the book. She never dwells on the dysfunction, but instead chooses to see April's family as something that contributes to who April is. There's a lot to be said for dealing with disappointment and abandonment by plunging ahead, making new friends, and embracing the life that's in front of you. What a fun book. :)
Really wanted to give four stars but realized it’s because the ending was so redemptive. A very enjoyable story, but for my students, it may feel a little outdated.
A group of children find an abandoned back yard and decide to repurpose it for their game of imagination. Melanie and April are obsessed with ancient Egypt. In their land of "Egypt" they are the priestesses of Marshamosis (Melanie's little brother Marshall). April and Melanie had hoped to keep Egypt a secret, which may be harder than they expected. Also, there is a murderer living in the neighborhood. How can Melanie and April keep their game as it is?
This was a great book, it felt like what Chronicles of Narnia would have been if the Penvensi children imagined Narnia and their adventures there.
This was a great book, it felt like what Chronicles of Narnia would have been if the Penvensi children imagined Narnia and their adventures there.
Wow! They just don't write kids books like they used to.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This had so much potential for a metaphysical plot but..
A favorite book growing up and it won the Newbery. Moves a little slower in re-reading. It still holds up bit not quite as well. A great listen but speed up and not all kids will love it.
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This held up so much better than I was expecting it to! Lots more diversity than I remembered, especially for a book from the 60s. Loved the characters, the creepy vibes, and some of the funny moments that landed differently as an adult compared to as a kid.