Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Recent Returns

Child of Dandelions by Nanji, Shenaaz. - In Uganda, in 1972, President Idi Amin announces that God has given him a message - all the foreign Indian citizens must leave the country at once, abandoning their homes and businesses. Sabine is 15, and her parents are torn about whether or not to flee the country. Over months, Sabine experiences fear, despair, and hope as her family makes increasingly desperate choices. 3 circs in 8 months - this book is not as popular as it should be! Sabine's story is sad, but happy at the same time. Give it a try!

Honey, Baby, Sweetheart by Caletti, Deb - Ruby falls for Travis. She knows he's bad, but it doesn't matter. Ruby's librarian mother knows it does matter, and sets out to rescue Ruby. She's suffering from her own heartbreak, so when a chance to reunite an elderly lady with her long-lost love offers itself, the three women begin a journey of discovery together. 52 checkouts! One of the best!!

Brisingr by Christopher Paolini - The third book in the Inheritance trilogy, it follows the young warrior Eragon and his dragon Sapphira on their adventures. Discover who Eragon truly is, and what lies in store for him as he learns to master his magic, and discovers that Saphira is not the only remaining living dragon. Or is she? 67 circs on 9 copies (not counting the audios...)

Read one of these wonderful books today...

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