Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Recent Returns

The Lost Island of Tamarind by Nadia Aguiar - this adventurous novel tracks the adventures of Maya, a 13 year old victim of an accident at sea. She ends up on the mysterious island of Tamarind, with her baby sister and younger brother, searching for her lost parents; she discovers a wonderful, terrifying, magical place and learns a great deal about herself in the process. A new book it has only checked out twice, but then again, we've only had it two months!

Storyteller by Edward Myers - another new book with just two checkouts, this one follows teenage Jack, as he tries to help the king, meets a talking bird and a one-eyed robber, and explores the power of story to reveal good and evil.

The Originals by Dave Gibbons - a very stylish black and white graphic novel, follows the adventures of Lel, and his friend Bok as they join the Originals and fight the Dirt, ride Hovers, and try to make sense out of growing up. 8 circs on this one...

Cathy's Book: if found call (650) 266-8233 by Sean Stewart - browse Cathy's secret journal, read her most intimate thoughts, follow the discoveries she makes, go through her photos and other bits and scraps of her life, and see what happens to an ordinary girl who meets an extraordinary boy... or is he? 21 circs!

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