Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures By Kate DiCamillo
Thanks to my daughter Scout, we’re a big fan of Because of Winn-Dixie, and to a lesser extent The Tale of Despereaux, by the same author.
Our nighttime reading trio also really enjoyed this whimsical tale of a squirrel turned superhero. It’s full of strong, eccentric characters and thoughtful pacing. I especially like that it tells a good story without being overly reliant on the gimmick of the central premise.
No doubt it earns its 2014 Newberry medal.