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A review by innae
The Headless Cupid by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
3.0
I am not sure why this book won a Newberry, it is a good book, but not sure it is at the caliber of award winning. I may have to look at the qualifications for that particular award. I did enjoy the book, and the story. Amanda is an interesting character, but really, my true love of this book is Blair. What an interesting character, and I may seek out more of the Stanley Family books just for more about him.
update 01/04/2020: This book won a Newberry Honor (basically a runner-up) in 1972. The award is given out by a selected group of children's librarians for books that challenge the norm for children's books. And it was the first award FOR children's literature. So, yes, it makes sense, this book was a bit different than most in 1972, and it has been challenged (oh the "witchcraft"!!).
update 01/04/2020: This book won a Newberry Honor (basically a runner-up) in 1972. The award is given out by a selected group of children's librarians for books that challenge the norm for children's books. And it was the first award FOR children's literature. So, yes, it makes sense, this book was a bit different than most in 1972, and it has been challenged (oh the "witchcraft"!!).