The first three Volumes of Conspiracy 365 by Gabriel Lord are now available, and Volume 4 will be along very soon... On New Year's Eve, Cal is chased downt the street by a staggering, sick mand with a deadly warning"They killed your father. They'll kill you. You must survive the next 365 days. Hurled into a life on the fun the 15-year-old fugitive is isolated and alone. Hunted by the law and ruthless criminals, Cal must somehow uncover the truth about his father's mysterious death and a history-changing secret. Who can he turn to, who can he trust, when the whole world seems to want him dead? The clock is ticking . Any second could be his last.
A World Away by Pauline Francis - a young girl is taken from her mother and shipped to England as an exhibit of Sir Francis Drake's newly discovered world. Forced into the turbulent world of Tudor royal politics, she clings to her only protector, a young blacksmith named Tom. All too soon, though, she is forced to return to her native land, and expected to assist the English in their colonizing efforts.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Fang by James Patterson -- v.6 of Maximum Ride - A warning reaches Max that "the sky will fall" and then a prophecy by Angel hints that Fang will be the first to die in the impending apocalypse, Max must use every trick she knows to save him, and the whole team.
Some Girls Are by Courtney Summers - Regina loses her place in high school society when vicious rumors are circulated about her. When she finds her only supporter is a boy she used to bully, she has to take a closer look at herself and her former behaviors.
The Clone Codes by Pat McKissack - Cloning, slavery, the rights of artificial beings, time travel, and artificial intelligence combine in an exciting adventure as Leanne discovers her society isn't perfect.
The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had by Kristen Levine - Set in 1917 and inspired the by the author's true family history, this novel tells the poignant story of an unexpected friendship between a white farm boy and an African-American city girl--and the ripples it sends through a rural Alabama town.
Incarceron by Catherine Fisher - Two young people from opposite sides of their prison-world make traumatic discoveries that send them on a joint adventure to escape Incarceron - the living prison!
Cosmic by Frank Cottrell-Boyce - Liam is a 12 year old who looks 30. Which sometimes gets him into trouble, like now when he gets himself taken as the adult chaperone of a bunch of other kids on the first space flight to accept civilians; and then they get stuck 240,000 miles from home...
Whilrwind by David Klass - Caretaker vol 2 - Jack returns home, intending to visit his girl P.J., but she's missing and he gets blamed. He's forced to go on a wild adventure, back into the heart of darkness and face to face with an old nemesis.
Homecoming by Tonya Hurley -- Ghostgirl vol. 2 - The afterlife isn't at all what Charlotte expected; she finds herself given a position as an intern on a teen advice helpline. Can a dead person really help the living?
Sweet Disorder by Jacqueline A. Kosolov - set in Elizabethan England, Miranda discovers after her father's death abroad that life is not always what she expects; her marriage is canceled and she finds herself attending Countess Turbury at Queen Elizabeth's court.
Ice by Sarah Beth Durst - Cassie is the daughter of a widowed research scientist - but the stories her grandmother told her of her mother being kidnapped by trolls haunt her. So when she sees a polar bear vanish before her eyes, she follows...
Blood Ninja by Nick Lake - Is Taro, a fisherman's son, destined for greatness? After his father's murder, Taro and best friend Hiro are whisked away by a mysterious ninja and find themselves caught up in a feud between rival Lords in Imperial Japan.
Bad Apple by Laura Ruby - Tola Riley is an artist and "wierdo". But when she's accused of having an affair with the Art teacher, Mr. Mymer, she must struggle to understand those around her to discover who has created the vicious rumors, and who her real friends are.
Eternal Kiss: 13 vampire tales of blood and desire edited by Trisha Telep - tales by some of the hottest YA authors will make everyone a sucker for eternal kisses.
The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove by Lauren Kate - A southern beauty with a mean streak makes one awful mistake as a vicious prank goes fatally wrong in this riveting tale of dark deeds, darker motives and deadly consequences.
Broken Memory: a novel of Rwanda by Elisabeth Combres - When Emma was 5 she experiences her mother's brutal murder, and struggles to survive. Years later, Emma has a chance to face her tormentors in a court of law, but can she find the courage to do so? A spare, sensitive novel of horror and hope.
Alcatraz versus the Knights of the Crystallia by Brandon Sanderson -- bk. 3 of Alcatraz Smedley series - Alcatraz, the boy with all the wrong powers, is the only freedom fighter in the right place to defeat the plans of the evil librarians and save the city of Crystallia.
Runaway Twin by Peg Kehret - separated from her twin at age three, Sunny longs to relocate Starr; when she runs away to cross the country and be reunited with her, Sunny is faced with a whole new set of challenges.
Summer King by O.R. Melling - sequel to Hunter's Moon - Laurel struggles to understand her twin sister's mysterious death. Honor believed in Faerie, but Laurel doesn't; at least until the fey approach her with a desperate request - take up her sister's failed quest to find the Summer King.
Response by Paul Volpini - Noah and his friends go to a predominantly white neighborhood with a plan: steal a car, sell it to a chop shop, and make some fast cash. But that never happens. Instead, Noah, a teen father, is the victim of a vicious beating that leaves him with a fractured skull. Was the attacker just protecting his turf, or did he assault Noah because he’s black?
Almost Perfect by Brian Katcher - Logan falls hard for Sage, the new girl at school, but when he finds out that she's actually "he", Logan is deeply confused; can their friendship survive the revelation that Sage is a transvestite? A sensitive, not sensationalized story of trust and identity.
Hazel by Julie Hearn - Hazel Mull-Dare is the sheltered daughter of a prosperous English family. When she's shocked out of her conventional life by the death of a suffragette, she begins to discover hidden family secrets.
Shadowed Summer by Saundra Mitchell - Years before Iris was born, a local boy named Elijah disappeared. Now a ghost is haunting Iris; why has he chosen her, and what really happened to Elijah?
Rapture of the Deep by L.A. Meyer -- Bloody Jack adventure #7 - kidnapped on the day she is scheduled to marry her true love Jaimy, the British Naval Intelligence needs her for one last desperate mission recovering lost treasure.
Confessions of a Triple Shot Betty by Jody Elizabeth Gehrman - Geena dreams of a great summer with best friend Amber and cousin Hero at the Triple Shot Betty coffee shop, but things go wrong from the first, when Hero and Amber take an instant hatred to each other. Mix in some gorgeous guys, and trouble seems impossible to avoid.
Pirate Hannah Pritchard: Captured by Bonnie Pryor - sequel to Hannah Pritchard, pirate of the revolution - Hannah and her friends are first attacked and then imprisoned by the British as they attempt to sail home with their treasure, during the American Revolution.
Pastworld: a mystery of the near future by Ian Beck - Imagine London as a theme park, where Jack the Ripper is more than just another attraction. Narrow escapes, dark secrets, and moments of strange beauty converge to create a picture of a fascinating world within a world, offering a profound look at the thinning line between entertainment and reality.
Heist Society by Allie Carter - Katarina is trying to live down her family's reputation as the greatest theives in the world, but when an old friend reveals that her father is in desperate trouble over a heist gone wrong, Kat and her friends set out to save the day.
Boys, Girls, and Other Hazardous Materials by Wiseman
How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation by Elekeles -- 3rd book in How to Ruin series
Posh and Prejudice by Grace Dent - sequel to Diary of a Chav - When Shiraz decides to try stretching her brain with improvement classes, and seeking a better job, she has to evaluate what's real in life - and where she fits. Hilarious, sharp-witted and very real!
Girl with the Mermaid Hair by Delia Ephron - is Sukie perfect? Is her hair just right? Sukie spends all her time worrying about herself, as her parents fall apart around her, and a possibly magical mirror reveals too much truth.
8th Grade Super Zero by Ruday-Perkovich - Reggie is a nothing kind of guy, saddled with the horrid nickname "Pukey". Of course, he could never run for class president; but when his volunteer work at a homeless shelter opens his eyes, he begins to long to make a difference - could he really do that as class president?
Graphic Novel:
Twilight: the Graphic Novel vol. 1 - Bella moves to Forks, and meets Edward Cullen; with his mysterious appearance and mesmerizing voice she is enchanted - and determined to uncover his dark secret. A beautifully drawn graphic novel!
Some Girls Are by Courtney Summers - Regina loses her place in high school society when vicious rumors are circulated about her. When she finds her only supporter is a boy she used to bully, she has to take a closer look at herself and her former behaviors.
The Clone Codes by Pat McKissack - Cloning, slavery, the rights of artificial beings, time travel, and artificial intelligence combine in an exciting adventure as Leanne discovers her society isn't perfect.
The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had by Kristen Levine - Set in 1917 and inspired the by the author's true family history, this novel tells the poignant story of an unexpected friendship between a white farm boy and an African-American city girl--and the ripples it sends through a rural Alabama town.
Incarceron by Catherine Fisher - Two young people from opposite sides of their prison-world make traumatic discoveries that send them on a joint adventure to escape Incarceron - the living prison!
Cosmic by Frank Cottrell-Boyce - Liam is a 12 year old who looks 30. Which sometimes gets him into trouble, like now when he gets himself taken as the adult chaperone of a bunch of other kids on the first space flight to accept civilians; and then they get stuck 240,000 miles from home...
Whilrwind by David Klass - Caretaker vol 2 - Jack returns home, intending to visit his girl P.J., but she's missing and he gets blamed. He's forced to go on a wild adventure, back into the heart of darkness and face to face with an old nemesis.
Homecoming by Tonya Hurley -- Ghostgirl vol. 2 - The afterlife isn't at all what Charlotte expected; she finds herself given a position as an intern on a teen advice helpline. Can a dead person really help the living?
Sweet Disorder by Jacqueline A. Kosolov - set in Elizabethan England, Miranda discovers after her father's death abroad that life is not always what she expects; her marriage is canceled and she finds herself attending Countess Turbury at Queen Elizabeth's court.
Ice by Sarah Beth Durst - Cassie is the daughter of a widowed research scientist - but the stories her grandmother told her of her mother being kidnapped by trolls haunt her. So when she sees a polar bear vanish before her eyes, she follows...
Blood Ninja by Nick Lake - Is Taro, a fisherman's son, destined for greatness? After his father's murder, Taro and best friend Hiro are whisked away by a mysterious ninja and find themselves caught up in a feud between rival Lords in Imperial Japan.
Bad Apple by Laura Ruby - Tola Riley is an artist and "wierdo". But when she's accused of having an affair with the Art teacher, Mr. Mymer, she must struggle to understand those around her to discover who has created the vicious rumors, and who her real friends are.
Eternal Kiss: 13 vampire tales of blood and desire edited by Trisha Telep - tales by some of the hottest YA authors will make everyone a sucker for eternal kisses.
The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove by Lauren Kate - A southern beauty with a mean streak makes one awful mistake as a vicious prank goes fatally wrong in this riveting tale of dark deeds, darker motives and deadly consequences.
Broken Memory: a novel of Rwanda by Elisabeth Combres - When Emma was 5 she experiences her mother's brutal murder, and struggles to survive. Years later, Emma has a chance to face her tormentors in a court of law, but can she find the courage to do so? A spare, sensitive novel of horror and hope.
Alcatraz versus the Knights of the Crystallia by Brandon Sanderson -- bk. 3 of Alcatraz Smedley series - Alcatraz, the boy with all the wrong powers, is the only freedom fighter in the right place to defeat the plans of the evil librarians and save the city of Crystallia.
Runaway Twin by Peg Kehret - separated from her twin at age three, Sunny longs to relocate Starr; when she runs away to cross the country and be reunited with her, Sunny is faced with a whole new set of challenges.
Summer King by O.R. Melling - sequel to Hunter's Moon - Laurel struggles to understand her twin sister's mysterious death. Honor believed in Faerie, but Laurel doesn't; at least until the fey approach her with a desperate request - take up her sister's failed quest to find the Summer King.
Response by Paul Volpini - Noah and his friends go to a predominantly white neighborhood with a plan: steal a car, sell it to a chop shop, and make some fast cash. But that never happens. Instead, Noah, a teen father, is the victim of a vicious beating that leaves him with a fractured skull. Was the attacker just protecting his turf, or did he assault Noah because he’s black?
Almost Perfect by Brian Katcher - Logan falls hard for Sage, the new girl at school, but when he finds out that she's actually "he", Logan is deeply confused; can their friendship survive the revelation that Sage is a transvestite? A sensitive, not sensationalized story of trust and identity.
Hazel by Julie Hearn - Hazel Mull-Dare is the sheltered daughter of a prosperous English family. When she's shocked out of her conventional life by the death of a suffragette, she begins to discover hidden family secrets.
Shadowed Summer by Saundra Mitchell - Years before Iris was born, a local boy named Elijah disappeared. Now a ghost is haunting Iris; why has he chosen her, and what really happened to Elijah?
Rapture of the Deep by L.A. Meyer -- Bloody Jack adventure #7 - kidnapped on the day she is scheduled to marry her true love Jaimy, the British Naval Intelligence needs her for one last desperate mission recovering lost treasure.
Confessions of a Triple Shot Betty by Jody Elizabeth Gehrman - Geena dreams of a great summer with best friend Amber and cousin Hero at the Triple Shot Betty coffee shop, but things go wrong from the first, when Hero and Amber take an instant hatred to each other. Mix in some gorgeous guys, and trouble seems impossible to avoid.
Pirate Hannah Pritchard: Captured by Bonnie Pryor - sequel to Hannah Pritchard, pirate of the revolution - Hannah and her friends are first attacked and then imprisoned by the British as they attempt to sail home with their treasure, during the American Revolution.
Pastworld: a mystery of the near future by Ian Beck - Imagine London as a theme park, where Jack the Ripper is more than just another attraction. Narrow escapes, dark secrets, and moments of strange beauty converge to create a picture of a fascinating world within a world, offering a profound look at the thinning line between entertainment and reality.
Heist Society by Allie Carter - Katarina is trying to live down her family's reputation as the greatest theives in the world, but when an old friend reveals that her father is in desperate trouble over a heist gone wrong, Kat and her friends set out to save the day.
Boys, Girls, and Other Hazardous Materials by Wiseman
How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation by Elekeles -- 3rd book in How to Ruin series
Posh and Prejudice by Grace Dent - sequel to Diary of a Chav - When Shiraz decides to try stretching her brain with improvement classes, and seeking a better job, she has to evaluate what's real in life - and where she fits. Hilarious, sharp-witted and very real!
Girl with the Mermaid Hair by Delia Ephron - is Sukie perfect? Is her hair just right? Sukie spends all her time worrying about herself, as her parents fall apart around her, and a possibly magical mirror reveals too much truth.
8th Grade Super Zero by Ruday-Perkovich - Reggie is a nothing kind of guy, saddled with the horrid nickname "Pukey". Of course, he could never run for class president; but when his volunteer work at a homeless shelter opens his eyes, he begins to long to make a difference - could he really do that as class president?
Graphic Novel:
Twilight: the Graphic Novel vol. 1 - Bella moves to Forks, and meets Edward Cullen; with his mysterious appearance and mesmerizing voice she is enchanted - and determined to uncover his dark secret. A beautifully drawn graphic novel!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Book Review
Into the Wild Nerd Yonder by Julie Halpern. I started reading this at dinner a couple days ago, and was soon convulsed in laughter. Jessie, an ordinary (or at least she thinks she is) high-school soon-to-be-sophomore, is saddened when her two best friends "go punk" and abandon her. Worse, Bizza makes a play for Van, the older boy Jess has crushed on for the past two years. Instead, Jessie turns to the really nerdy kids at school, including the DnD - players! Will she ever survive being branded a true nerd? The depiction of high-school life is spot on, hilarious and realistic at the same time.
So join Jessie in a descent into utter nerdity, and see if she can survive. You won't regret it.
So join Jessie in a descent into utter nerdity, and see if she can survive. You won't regret it.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Teen Poetry contest application
We've now prepared an entry form in PDF for the Teen Poetry Contest. You can print it out, sign it and bring it to any Library with your poem(s).
PDF Poetry Contest Entry form
PDF Poetry Contest Entry form
Friday, March 19, 2010
New Books coming up - lots of GN's and Manga
Donut Days by Lara Zielin - Emma's got a lot going on, what with her best friend not talking to her, a boy at school suddenly turned really hot, and interested in her, and her Mom's evangelical sermons getting her in trouble. Emma's also a budding journalist, and she seizes the chance to write an article on the new Crispy Dream donut franchise opening in town. But even as she interviews prospective customers, her troubles come back to her...
Slob by Ellen Potter - Twelve year old Owen Birnbaum is a scientific genius, but he's also an overweight slob. When he invents a device that can see into the past, he hopes to solve all his problems; but he must learn a few facts about the present, first.
Academy by Ridley Pearson -- vol. 2 Steel Trapp - Steven "Steel" Trapp is sent to a boarding school for spy kids, and is soon enmeshed in a cloud of conspiracy and counter-spying that could lead to great danger for him and best friend Kaleigh.
Hunt for the Seventh by Christine Morton-Shaw - Jim, his father and sister Sal, move into a new home, where his father is Head Gardener. Most of the estate is closed off, and Jim soon finds out that it is Haunted. He must solve the mystery of the seventh child before more deaths occur.
Graphic Novels:
Uncanny X-Men: First Class vol 1 Hated and Feared
X-Men. Manifest Destiny
X-Men Legacy. vol. 2 Salvation
Marvel Masterworks Presents. Uncanny X-Men vol. 2
Spider-Man. Dark Reign. Sinister Spider-Man
Spiderman. 24/7
Spiderman. Noir
Hulk. vol. 3, Hulk No More
Batman. Private Casebook
Batman Confidential vol. 3 The Wrath
Batman Confidential vol. 4 The Cat and the Bat
Catwoman vol. 1 Dark End of the Street
Catowman. vol. 9 The Long Road Home
Catwoman. vol. 3 Relentless
Catwoman. vol. 4 Wild Ride
Justice League International vol. 3
Final Crisis. Legion of 3 Worlds
Showcase Presents Wonder Woman vol. 4
Astro City. The Dark Age. vol. 1
Green Lantern Chronicles vol. 2
Naruto vol 47
Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 22
Pandora Hearst vol. 1
Prince of Tennis vols 2-4
InuYasha vol. 44
Time Stranger Kyoko vols 2-3
Slob by Ellen Potter - Twelve year old Owen Birnbaum is a scientific genius, but he's also an overweight slob. When he invents a device that can see into the past, he hopes to solve all his problems; but he must learn a few facts about the present, first.
Academy by Ridley Pearson -- vol. 2 Steel Trapp - Steven "Steel" Trapp is sent to a boarding school for spy kids, and is soon enmeshed in a cloud of conspiracy and counter-spying that could lead to great danger for him and best friend Kaleigh.
Hunt for the Seventh by Christine Morton-Shaw - Jim, his father and sister Sal, move into a new home, where his father is Head Gardener. Most of the estate is closed off, and Jim soon finds out that it is Haunted. He must solve the mystery of the seventh child before more deaths occur.
Graphic Novels:
Uncanny X-Men: First Class vol 1 Hated and Feared
X-Men. Manifest Destiny
X-Men Legacy. vol. 2 Salvation
Marvel Masterworks Presents. Uncanny X-Men vol. 2
Spider-Man. Dark Reign. Sinister Spider-Man
Spiderman. 24/7
Spiderman. Noir
Hulk. vol. 3, Hulk No More
Batman. Private Casebook
Batman Confidential vol. 3 The Wrath
Batman Confidential vol. 4 The Cat and the Bat
Catwoman vol. 1 Dark End of the Street
Catowman. vol. 9 The Long Road Home
Catwoman. vol. 3 Relentless
Catwoman. vol. 4 Wild Ride
Justice League International vol. 3
Final Crisis. Legion of 3 Worlds
Showcase Presents Wonder Woman vol. 4
Astro City. The Dark Age. vol. 1
Green Lantern Chronicles vol. 2
Naruto vol 47
Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 22
Pandora Hearst vol. 1
Prince of Tennis vols 2-4
InuYasha vol. 44
Time Stranger Kyoko vols 2-3
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Why do you like to read?
I love to read. I've never asked why. I just DO. But every now and then someone says to me "I hate to read". And I find myself wondering, with a sense of loss for that person "how can you not love reading?".
So I'm asking you - what makes reading so much of a pleasure to you?
It might be escapism. I love to read about faraway worlds and unreal places. Fantasy and science fiction are some of my favorite fictional reads; so is historical romance. All are escapist.
But that's not everything I love to read. I read snarky stories set in high school, and teen boy action-adventure tales. I read science, a LOT of science. I read stories about cats, and sometimes dogs. I read historical fiction about real people.
I guess that reading just fulfills my curiosity. I can ask "what's it like to live in a far off place?" and get an answer. I can ask what a black hole is, and get a different answer. Each fulfills an itch. Each inspires a sense of wonder, awe and satisfaction. So that's why I read.
Why do you?
So I'm asking you - what makes reading so much of a pleasure to you?
It might be escapism. I love to read about faraway worlds and unreal places. Fantasy and science fiction are some of my favorite fictional reads; so is historical romance. All are escapist.
But that's not everything I love to read. I read snarky stories set in high school, and teen boy action-adventure tales. I read science, a LOT of science. I read stories about cats, and sometimes dogs. I read historical fiction about real people.
I guess that reading just fulfills my curiosity. I can ask "what's it like to live in a far off place?" and get an answer. I can ask what a black hole is, and get a different answer. Each fulfills an itch. Each inspires a sense of wonder, awe and satisfaction. So that's why I read.
Why do you?
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Do you listen to your books?
Listening is a great way to consume books.
You can check out audiobooks here in the library in multiple formats:
Playaways are pre-recorded mp3 players that you checkout and play. You use your own headphones but we supply the battery!
Popular YA titles available in playaway include John Green's Paper Towns, A.J. Butcher's Spy High, Science Fair by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, and Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl.
The old faithful format of Books on CD are still very popular. New YA titles include Laura Resau's Indigo Notebook, and In the Belly of the Bloodhound by L.A. Meyer.
A third, and very fun way of getting audiobooks, is to download them straight to your computer, MP3 player or Ipod, from Netlibrary. Visit Netlibrary from our databases page (here), and sign up for a free account. Download the Media Center, and away you go... Popular titles include The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie, Catalyst by Laurie Halse Anderson, and over 300 other titles.
You can check out audiobooks here in the library in multiple formats:
Playaways are pre-recorded mp3 players that you checkout and play. You use your own headphones but we supply the battery!
Popular YA titles available in playaway include John Green's Paper Towns, A.J. Butcher's Spy High, Science Fair by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, and Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl.
The old faithful format of Books on CD are still very popular. New YA titles include Laura Resau's Indigo Notebook, and In the Belly of the Bloodhound by L.A. Meyer.
A third, and very fun way of getting audiobooks, is to download them straight to your computer, MP3 player or Ipod, from Netlibrary. Visit Netlibrary from our databases page (here), and sign up for a free account. Download the Media Center, and away you go... Popular titles include The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie, Catalyst by Laurie Halse Anderson, and over 300 other titles.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
New Books came up!
Raider's Ransom by Emily Diamand - in far future England, post-global-warming, a young woman sets out to rescue a kidnap victim accompanied by a mysterious talking computer crystal for a ransom.
How to Say Goodbye in Robot by Natalie Standiford - after moving to a new city, high school senior Beatrice, tired of moving every year, befriends Jonas Tate, aka "Ghost boy" and begins to reach outside herself.
Raven Summer by David Almond (RBH) - Fourteen year old Liam follows the ravens and makes the discovery of a foundling child.
Banquet for Hungry Ghosts by Ying Chang Compestine (RBH) - Eight ghost stories are framed by the courses of a Chinese banquet, and are accompanied by recipes and cultural notes.
Sweet, Hereafter by Angela Johnson (Branches) -- Sweet goes to stay in a cabin in the woods with quiet, understanding Curtis, just as he is called back to active duty in Iraq.
Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen (Branches) -- in 1776 Pennsylvania, young Samuel sets out to rescue his parents from their kidnappers - British Soldiers and Indians who killed most of the rest of their community. With historical notes.
They Never Came Back by Caroline Cooney (Branches) -- When Cathy was 10, she was Murielle; her parents fled the country after being accused of embezzlement, and left her behind. Now 15, she's returned to her home town in hopes of learning what really happen...
Ballad: a Gathering of Faerie by Maggie Stiefvater -- musical prodigy James finds himself taken under the wing of Nuala, but when the Queen of the Fey shows an interest in him, he finds himself battling for Nuala's life - and his own soul...
Ashes by Kathryn Lasky -- in Germany, thirteen year old Gaby loves to read. With Adolf Hitler slowly rising to power, her books eventually fall under attack, and she fears she will have to leave her beloved fiction behind.
Indigo Notebook by Laura Resau -- Zeeta and her mother travel the world, a new country every year. But what Zeeta longs for is a normal home; when she meets Wendell, an American boy searching for his Ecuadoran birth parents, she agrees to help him.
Light-Bearer's Daughter by O.R. Melling -- When Dana hears a mysterious voice, it leads her to an ethereal woman who offers her an exchange; carry a message to the fairy High King, and in turn be reunited with her long-lost mother. Third in the Fairy Chronicles, this tale also stands alone.
Me, Myself, and Ike by K.L. Denman -- Kit, who was just last year a popular and successful teen, is now troubled, led astray by his friend Ike, who lures him on to commit a fatally dangerous act. Who is Ike? And what is really going on?
In the Path of Falling Objects by Andrew Smith -- this Vietnam-era tale follows the tense, violent and mesmerizing road trip of teenage brothers Jonah and Simon, on the run after being abandoned in New Mexico by their mother.
Brothers Story by Katherine Sturtevant -- Fifteen year old Kit and his "simple" brother Christy struggle to survive after tragedy strikes their family, in this historical novel of England in 1683.
Wish You Were Dead by Todd Strasser -- when one high school girl publicly wishes another dead, nobody takes it seriously, until the other girl disappears; and tnen it happens twice more. Can Madison find out what's happening before it is too late?
Exposure by Mal Peet -- when Otello, South America's great "black soccer star" signs a contract with a souther team, racism rears its ugly head, only to reach frenzied levels when he marries Desmerelda, a white beauty. With a close resemblance to Shakespeare's famed "Othello", an ugly fate awaits...
Mirrorscape by Mike Wilks -- in a world where all pleasure is restricted, Melkin Whomper is apprenticed to a painter, and soon finds a magical world inside the paintings, but also discovers that a war is being fought there, that will affect the future of his own world.
Graphic Novels:
Mouse Guard. Winter 1152 by David Peterson -- desperate shortages of food and medicine plague the Mouse cities, and the guard's finest struggle to carry out their duties, as they battle a winter that not all can survive.
Katman by Kevin Pyle -- Kit meets more than he expected when he takes pity on abandoned cats and begins feeding them. Soon he's got friends like Jess, the punk artist who creates Katman, his altar-ego.
Children of the Sea by Igarishi -- Ruka and her friends Umi and Sora are children of the sea. They eventually become involved in a quest to find out why fish are disappearing, in this gentle, mysterious tale.
Sand Chronicles vols 2-5
InuYasha vol. 43
Peach Girl vol. 1
Flash vs the Rogues
Marvel Masterpieces Presents the Uncanny X-Men vol. 1
Marvel Masterpieces Presents the Amazing Spider-Man vol. 3
Captain America. The Death of Captain America vol. 1 Death of the Dream
Captain America. The Death of Captain America vol. 2 Burden of Dreams
Captain America. The Death of Captain America vol. 3 Man Who Bought America
Captain America. Road to Reborn
Black is for Beginnings by Lauri Stolarz - when Stacey begins to have dreams about her former boyfriend and a little girl who vanished years ago, she knows it means something, but she cannot decipher what.
How to Say Goodbye in Robot by Natalie Standiford - after moving to a new city, high school senior Beatrice, tired of moving every year, befriends Jonas Tate, aka "Ghost boy" and begins to reach outside herself.
Raven Summer by David Almond (RBH) - Fourteen year old Liam follows the ravens and makes the discovery of a foundling child.
Banquet for Hungry Ghosts by Ying Chang Compestine (RBH) - Eight ghost stories are framed by the courses of a Chinese banquet, and are accompanied by recipes and cultural notes.
Sweet, Hereafter by Angela Johnson (Branches) -- Sweet goes to stay in a cabin in the woods with quiet, understanding Curtis, just as he is called back to active duty in Iraq.
Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen (Branches) -- in 1776 Pennsylvania, young Samuel sets out to rescue his parents from their kidnappers - British Soldiers and Indians who killed most of the rest of their community. With historical notes.
They Never Came Back by Caroline Cooney (Branches) -- When Cathy was 10, she was Murielle; her parents fled the country after being accused of embezzlement, and left her behind. Now 15, she's returned to her home town in hopes of learning what really happen...
Ballad: a Gathering of Faerie by Maggie Stiefvater -- musical prodigy James finds himself taken under the wing of Nuala, but when the Queen of the Fey shows an interest in him, he finds himself battling for Nuala's life - and his own soul...
Ashes by Kathryn Lasky -- in Germany, thirteen year old Gaby loves to read. With Adolf Hitler slowly rising to power, her books eventually fall under attack, and she fears she will have to leave her beloved fiction behind.
Indigo Notebook by Laura Resau -- Zeeta and her mother travel the world, a new country every year. But what Zeeta longs for is a normal home; when she meets Wendell, an American boy searching for his Ecuadoran birth parents, she agrees to help him.
Light-Bearer's Daughter by O.R. Melling -- When Dana hears a mysterious voice, it leads her to an ethereal woman who offers her an exchange; carry a message to the fairy High King, and in turn be reunited with her long-lost mother. Third in the Fairy Chronicles, this tale also stands alone.
Me, Myself, and Ike by K.L. Denman -- Kit, who was just last year a popular and successful teen, is now troubled, led astray by his friend Ike, who lures him on to commit a fatally dangerous act. Who is Ike? And what is really going on?
In the Path of Falling Objects by Andrew Smith -- this Vietnam-era tale follows the tense, violent and mesmerizing road trip of teenage brothers Jonah and Simon, on the run after being abandoned in New Mexico by their mother.
Brothers Story by Katherine Sturtevant -- Fifteen year old Kit and his "simple" brother Christy struggle to survive after tragedy strikes their family, in this historical novel of England in 1683.
Wish You Were Dead by Todd Strasser -- when one high school girl publicly wishes another dead, nobody takes it seriously, until the other girl disappears; and tnen it happens twice more. Can Madison find out what's happening before it is too late?
Exposure by Mal Peet -- when Otello, South America's great "black soccer star" signs a contract with a souther team, racism rears its ugly head, only to reach frenzied levels when he marries Desmerelda, a white beauty. With a close resemblance to Shakespeare's famed "Othello", an ugly fate awaits...
Mirrorscape by Mike Wilks -- in a world where all pleasure is restricted, Melkin Whomper is apprenticed to a painter, and soon finds a magical world inside the paintings, but also discovers that a war is being fought there, that will affect the future of his own world.
Graphic Novels:
Mouse Guard. Winter 1152 by David Peterson -- desperate shortages of food and medicine plague the Mouse cities, and the guard's finest struggle to carry out their duties, as they battle a winter that not all can survive.
Katman by Kevin Pyle -- Kit meets more than he expected when he takes pity on abandoned cats and begins feeding them. Soon he's got friends like Jess, the punk artist who creates Katman, his altar-ego.
Children of the Sea by Igarishi -- Ruka and her friends Umi and Sora are children of the sea. They eventually become involved in a quest to find out why fish are disappearing, in this gentle, mysterious tale.
Sand Chronicles vols 2-5
InuYasha vol. 43
Peach Girl vol. 1
Flash vs the Rogues
Marvel Masterpieces Presents the Uncanny X-Men vol. 1
Marvel Masterpieces Presents the Amazing Spider-Man vol. 3
Captain America. The Death of Captain America vol. 1 Death of the Dream
Captain America. The Death of Captain America vol. 2 Burden of Dreams
Captain America. The Death of Captain America vol. 3 Man Who Bought America
Captain America. Road to Reborn
Black is for Beginnings by Lauri Stolarz - when Stacey begins to have dreams about her former boyfriend and a little girl who vanished years ago, she knows it means something, but she cannot decipher what.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Book Review
The New Policeman by Kate Thompson
I have to admit, I have not quite finished this novel, so my review is that of a reader still caught up in the story, wondering what will happen next. Set in Ireland, the story follows J.J. a young man with musical talent, and Larry O'Dwyer, a policeman in J.J's town. Time is slipping away from everyone; no one can understand why, but J.J. decides that, as his mother's birthday draws near, he is going to find a way to give her a gift of free time. And Larry the policeman, who can barely remember his own name, is certain he's searching for something, but not sure what it is, or what he's supposed to do if he finds it. The story moves slowly, building layer by layer in intensity and flavor. All the characters are believable people, with interesting motives and personalities. It will be fun to see if J.J. can restore time, or if things will get worse...
I have to admit, I have not quite finished this novel, so my review is that of a reader still caught up in the story, wondering what will happen next. Set in Ireland, the story follows J.J. a young man with musical talent, and Larry O'Dwyer, a policeman in J.J's town. Time is slipping away from everyone; no one can understand why, but J.J. decides that, as his mother's birthday draws near, he is going to find a way to give her a gift of free time. And Larry the policeman, who can barely remember his own name, is certain he's searching for something, but not sure what it is, or what he's supposed to do if he finds it. The story moves slowly, building layer by layer in intensity and flavor. All the characters are believable people, with interesting motives and personalities. It will be fun to see if J.J. can restore time, or if things will get worse...
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