
I don't want to use the book's title as my adjective, so I'll say I was awed by Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick.
No one will ever describe it as a quick or easy read, but wow! All I can say is wow!
I hope it will win the Newbery award.
I am a Youth Services Librarian and read lots and lots of books. You name the genre, you name the age group from books for babies to adults, I read it! In addition, I'm on a committee that is looking for excellent readalouds published within the past 5 years for teachers to read to students in preschool and grades K-5. Do you have any favorite books you'd like to recommend?