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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Book Review - Nick of Time
An action adventure book in the vein of "Gideon the Cutpurse", this tale begins in 1939, on the southern coast of England. Nick is the son of a lighthouse-keeper, and wants nothing more than to be a hero. He gets his chance when he and his little sister make a fascinating discovery - a chest washed ashore from the sea holds a magnificent treasure. But the treasure is not money, but rather a time-travel device, which takes him back to the year 1809.
In both 1936 and 1809 England is beset by enemies from across the channel, and Nick finds himself doing his best to save his country from invasion in both eras. Filled with exciting naval action, possible invasions, spying, pirates, kidnapping, and more, this tale is a delight to read. It never stops being fascinating, and Nick is a very believable young man. His sister Kate is great fun, too!
So grab a copy of "Nick of Time" by Ted Bell, and hang on for the read. You'll be glad you did.
In both 1936 and 1809 England is beset by enemies from across the channel, and Nick finds himself doing his best to save his country from invasion in both eras. Filled with exciting naval action, possible invasions, spying, pirates, kidnapping, and more, this tale is a delight to read. It never stops being fascinating, and Nick is a very believable young man. His sister Kate is great fun, too!
So grab a copy of "Nick of Time" by Ted Bell, and hang on for the read. You'll be glad you did.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Study Guides for the College Bound
We just got the new SAT, ACT and CLEP 2009 study guides in.
So there's no excuse for not getting a good score! Remember, we also have "Learnatest" in our Research Databases section of the Library website - which has practice tests for LOTS of areas - SAT, GED, TOEFL, ASVAB, real estate, fire, paramedic, police, and more, more, more. Ask if you're not sure how to get logged in.
So there's no excuse for not getting a good score! Remember, we also have "Learnatest" in our Research Databases section of the Library website - which has practice tests for LOTS of areas - SAT, GED, TOEFL, ASVAB, real estate, fire, paramedic, police, and more, more, more. Ask if you're not sure how to get logged in.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Classic Book Review
I don't know if I've mentioned this book in the past, but it is one of my favorites
"The Outsiders" by S. E. Hinton. If you have not read the tale of Ponyboy Curtis, his brothers Soda, and Darry, and Johnny, Ponyboy's best friend, you should.
They're poor "Greasers" in a bad neighborhood, getting chased and harassed by the "Socs" - the elite school crowd. Mostly, they get along, and try to keep themselves together, and everything is going okay, until the day Johnny uses his switchblade on a Soc in a fight.
Ponyboy and Johnny panic, realizing that they've gone one step beyond what they can handle, and they run away. The rest of the novel deals with Ponyboy's attempts to understand and deal with the results of being part of Johnny's fatal action.
It's an exciting story, very real and strong. It has a very likeable main character, and the action is exciting. S. E. Hinton was only 16 when she wrote this story, and she knows about the life she's telling; you will too, when you've read it.
"The Outsiders" by S. E. Hinton. If you have not read the tale of Ponyboy Curtis, his brothers Soda, and Darry, and Johnny, Ponyboy's best friend, you should.
They're poor "Greasers" in a bad neighborhood, getting chased and harassed by the "Socs" - the elite school crowd. Mostly, they get along, and try to keep themselves together, and everything is going okay, until the day Johnny uses his switchblade on a Soc in a fight.
Ponyboy and Johnny panic, realizing that they've gone one step beyond what they can handle, and they run away. The rest of the novel deals with Ponyboy's attempts to understand and deal with the results of being part of Johnny's fatal action.
It's an exciting story, very real and strong. It has a very likeable main character, and the action is exciting. S. E. Hinton was only 16 when she wrote this story, and she knows about the life she's telling; you will too, when you've read it.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Vote for Next Year's Teen Read Week Theme
ALA is asking all Teens to vote for next year's theme (this year's is "Books that Bite").
You can also make suggestions for future themes.
You can also make suggestions for future themes.
Vote for Teen Top Ten Books
This week is the Teen Top Ten vote!
If you read any of these books, vote here for your favorite(s)
Anyone who visits the library and either says they voted at home, or votes here will get a delicious sweet treat! Just stop at the Information desk.
The results will be posted next week at Central Library!
If you read any of these books, vote here for your favorite(s)
Anyone who visits the library and either says they voted at home, or votes here will get a delicious sweet treat! Just stop at the Information desk.
The results will be posted next week at Central Library!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
New Stuff!
Naruto v. 31
Naruto the movie. Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (This was a gift! Thanks to whoever donated it!)
Essential X-Men v. 1
X-Men. Divided We Stand
Uncanny X-Men. The Extremists
Spider-Man. One More Day
Superman. The World of Krypton
Shonen Jump for November
Cybele's Secret by Juliet Marillier -- In this companion to Wildwood Dancing, Paula and her father travel from Transylvania to Istanbul to buy a pagan artifact rumored to be charmed, but others are after the artifact as well.
Naruto the movie. Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (This was a gift! Thanks to whoever donated it!)
Essential X-Men v. 1
X-Men. Divided We Stand
Uncanny X-Men. The Extremists
Spider-Man. One More Day
Superman. The World of Krypton
Shonen Jump for November
Cybele's Secret by Juliet Marillier -- In this companion to Wildwood Dancing, Paula and her father travel from Transylvania to Istanbul to buy a pagan artifact rumored to be charmed, but others are after the artifact as well.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Homework Tutors
Are now available at all Library locations! Info is posted here
Central Library is especially good for helping teens - Mondays from 5-7 pm. Come by and get help with that sticky algebra problem, or with your English paper.
Central Library is especially good for helping teens - Mondays from 5-7 pm. Come by and get help with that sticky algebra problem, or with your English paper.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
New Books coming up!
Rose By Any Other Name by Maureen McCarthy -- Rose gains perspective on the events of the previous year while on a road trip with her mother to see her dying grandmother in Australia.
Eclipse by Erin Hunter -- 4th in the Warriors Power of Three series. When a mysterious cat arrives to warn the clan of danger, the clans' faith in their warrior ancestors is shaken.
Rurouni Kenshin by Nobuhiro Watsuki. -- Vols 22-28 have arrived!
Faeries' Landing by Hyon Yu -- Vols 17-19 are here now, too.
Hulk vs. the Marvel Universe -- Hulk battles other heroes throughout the history of Marvel Comics.
Eclipse by Erin Hunter -- 4th in the Warriors Power of Three series. When a mysterious cat arrives to warn the clan of danger, the clans' faith in their warrior ancestors is shaken.
Rurouni Kenshin by Nobuhiro Watsuki. -- Vols 22-28 have arrived!
Faeries' Landing by Hyon Yu -- Vols 17-19 are here now, too.
Hulk vs. the Marvel Universe -- Hulk battles other heroes throughout the history of Marvel Comics.
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