Wednesday, July 2, 2008

New Books

Princess Ben by Catherine Murdock -- Princess Ben is transformed from a pudgy, resentful teen into a capable magic-weilding princess, just in time to help out in the upcoming war.

Bifocal by Deborah Ellis and Eric Walters-- When a Muslim student is accused of terrorist affiliations, the school is divided. Jay, a football player, and his friend Haroon, a muslim from an Afghani family, are forced to choose sides when both become caught up in the repercussions.

In the Name of God by Paula Jolin (EWL) -- In Syria, wanting to follow the Qu'ran more closely, a girl becomes involved in a violent movement opposing Western politics and materialism that affect her family.

Does My Head Look Big In this? by Randel Abdel-Fattah (EWL) -- Australian prep school student Amal begins wearing a Muslim head scarf as a mark of faith, while trying not to her sense of self and style.

White Giraffe by Lauren St. John (EWL) -- Martine befriends a mythically rare giraffe after moving to live on a game preserve in South Africa after her parents die.

Dolphin Song by Lauren St. John (EWL) -- Sequel to White Giraffe. Martine travels to Mozambique where a prophecy about a dolphin comes true for her (a third book is Last Leopard, due out next April).

Missing Girl by Norma Fox Mazer -- five sisters between the ages of 11 and 17 go about their daily lives, dealing with various troubles, not realizing that they are being watched by a man who is deciding which one of them he likes best...

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