Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Recent Returns

These three titles are ones that readers have recently returned.

Babylonne by Catherine Jinks - Pagan's daughter runs away in this final book of a medieval series. Disguised as a boy, the orphan 16 year old is fleeing an arranged marriage. Pursued by a mysterious and possibly dangerous Catholic priest, she sets out on a quest to discover what happened to her father. An action-packed and very realistic medieval adventure. It has 7 checkouts.

Box Out by John Coy - Sophomore Liam endangers his position on the Basketball Team when he decides to take a stand against the coach, who is leading prayers before games, and enforcing teamwide participation. Will he be able to stand up for his beliefs, or will he knuckle under for a chance to play? Great basketball action and real-life questions make this a quick, engrossing read. 3 checkouts is all this book has! Give it a try...

The Key to the Golden Firebird by Maureen Johnson - Mayzie, Brooks and Palmer are the Gold sisters - each different but closely linked. Then their lives are shattered by their father's death; a year passes, and nothing is the same. Can May find a way to pick up the pieces, bring her sisters back together, and find a new life? With the key to her father's beloved Pontiac Firebird, perhaps she can...61 circs for 3 copies. A great book about growing up, growing apart and growing together.

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