My challenge so far

I have been on the look-out for books lately. You can find some good deals on Amazon if you want to pay shipping, shipping, and more shipping. I checked out the local DI, and our booksstores here. They didn't have what I wanted. Then, in Afton, I went to Dog-Earred books, which is a fabulous little store if you are into cozy bookstores that make you want to sink into a chair and read all day long, and bought as many Newbery books as they had. (They had quite a few!!!) If you remember, I am challenging myself to read at least half of the Newbery Award Books. So far I have read three. (I've actually read about 15 before I started this, so that doesn't make me feel too bad as starting out having read none). The books are: The Grey King, by Susan Cooper. Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse, and Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary. Cooper's book is fanatastic. A good read if you like King Arthur tales, but with a little spin on them. This book is actually the fourth in a series of five and didn't have Arthur actually in it. I need to read the prequels, but I am sure they are good as well. Dear Mr. Henshaw is a short novel comprising of letters that a young boy writes to his favorite author. Touching, and realistic. I liked it. And Out of the Dust was written in a very unique way. About a young girl growing up in the early 1930's in the midwest, her story is told in page long poems. Also a quick read, but definately a must. Of course I am not the first one to like these books. :) Since Dusty left for Havasupai tonight, and won't be back until Saturday night, I think I might have some time for reading. Hopefully, I get lots done! Wish me luck!