Saturday, November 7, 2009

Recent Returns

The Castle of Llyr by Lloyd Alexander - third in the "Chronicles of Prydain", an award-winning classic fantasy series set in a world similar to ancient Whales. Princess Eilonwy is sad when she must leave her friends and begin training to become a proper Princess, at the Isle of Mona. But when evil befalls the red-headed princess, her loyal friends Taran, Flewddur Fflam, and Gurgi as well as Prince Rhun, set out to rescue her, in this action packed and very fun tale. 151 checkouts between the books and the audio.

Loving Will Shakespeare by Carolyn Meyer - Anne's life wasn't happy, everyone expected her to marry - and then that charming boy, Will, whom she'd always admired, returns home; but he's no longer just a cute boy, instead he's a handsome young man - too young for Anne, but she can't seem to get him out of her mind. Can she possibly break the rules and seize a chance for happiness?

Bloodhound by Tamora Pierce - Book 2 of the Beka Cooper series - Beka Cooper is a "dog" in the Provost's Guard now; a full-fledged officer of the law. But when counterfeit coins begin turning up everywhere in Tortall, Beka and her mentor must travel to Port Cayne, source of the counterfeiting - and discover that all is not well in the ranks of the law there. An action-packed addition to a fantastic series! 30 circs between the audio and the books.

Incredible Hulk: Planet Hulk - Bruce Banner joined S.H.I.E.L.D to ensure that his alternate self, the Incredible Hulk, would use his powerful strength only for good. But when he returns he discovers a plan by a group of Marvel Heroes to banish him to an empty, idyllic planet where he is promised "there will be no one there to hurt you. And no one you can hurt." 36 circs!

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