Friday, November 21, 2008

New Books!

Graphic novel:
Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 1 by Robert E. Howard

Books:
Nation by Terry Pratchet -- Mau and Daphne, along with other refugees, set about rebuilding their community after it was destroyed by a tsunami
The Brothers Torres by Coert Voorhees -- Frankie finally finds the courage to as his friend Julianne to the Homecoming dance, setting off a showdown with a rich senior and Frankie's older brother and his gang member friends.
Double or Die by Charles Higson -- Young James Bond goes on a mission to find his kindapped professor whose escape is vital to world security.
The Storyteller by Edward Myers -- Jack, who has gone to the city to make his fortune, catches the attention of the grief-stricken king, his beautiful daughter, and his cruel son, and attempts to help them and the kingdom through his stories.
The Apprentice's Masterpiece by Melanie Little -- A family of conversos, jews who have converted to Christianity, living under the Spanish inquisition is torn apart when their secrets is discovered and two brothers reunited after one has been made a slave and another works for the Inquisition.
Pretty Face by Mary Hogan -- When an overweight high school student spends the summer in Italy, she learns to relish life and understand the true meaning of beauty.
Rogue's Home by Hilari Bell -- Sir Michael Sevenson and his squire Fisk tell of their journey to Ruesport, Fisk's home town, to investigate blackmail and a series of suspicious fires.
Big Splash by Jack Ferraiolo -- Matt Stevens uncovers a mystery while working for the "organization," a mafia-like group run by seventh grader Vincent "Mr. Biggs" Biggio, specializing in forging hall passes, test-copying, black market candy selling, and taking out hits with water guns.
Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott (RBH) -- A 15-year-old girl, who has spent most of her life being abused by her kidnapper and knows he killed his previous victim when she had begun to look more like an adult, hopes her own demise is approching, but her kidnpaper wants her to help him find a replacement for her and train the new victim to his tastes.
I Know It's Over by C. K. Kelly Martin (RBH) -- Still trying to come to terms with his parents' divorce, 17-year-old Nick experiences ups and down with his girlfriend, especially when, after beginning a trial separation, she announces that she's pregnant.

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