other childrens literature

[Tyler Hewitt]

I missed this thread (been on vacation-thanks for all
who sent ideas of what to see in Britain.I had a
wonderful time), but I assume someone asked for
children's lit recommendations. Here's mine:

Anything by E.L. Konigsburg is well worth reading. Her
best known book is 'From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs.
Basil E. Frankweiler' which I still consider my
all-time favorite book. It won the Newberry award back
around 1967 or so. She's written many books, and is
still going strong. I've read at least a dozen of her
books and have never been disappointed. She writes
exceptionally well-crafted novels that never
underestimate the intelligence of children.

For completely different reasons, I love Daniel
Pinkwater. His books are hysterically funny, full of
puns, wordplay and absurd plot twists. Often a serious
message lurks behind all the tomfoolery, but Pinkwater
never lets on to this. He has a big cult following
among adults, I wouldent be surprised if more adults
than kids read his work.
My favorite Pinkwater books: Alan Mendholsson the Boy
>From Mars, Young Adult Novel, Lizard Music, both
Snarkout Boys books, Borgel. Many of his books are out
of print, but two large collections of novels have
apeared in paperback, so you can get 4-5 complete
books under one cover.

William Steig also writes great children's books. My
favorite of his is Dominic, a very moving story about
a donkey who has adventures and lears a lot about life
in the process.

Tyler

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