Recent Returns

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate - Cally Vee is eleven, and this is her story, being the only girl in a family of six brothers, in Texas in 1899. She spends one glorious summer of freedom swimming in the river, learning to study nature with her grandfather, and to understand what growing up is all about. This is a wonderful historical novel, rich with details of life on the late Victorian Texas frontier. 2010 Teen Top Ten selection. 21 circs, 5 copies of the book, 8 circs, 1 copy of the audiobook.

The Secret Life of Prince Charming by Deb Caletti - Quinn lives with her mother, grandmother and aunt - all women who have had problems with men. She tries to be an optimist, but when she gets dumped unexpectedly, she begins to wonder if there's not some truth to the idea that there are "no good men". Quinn's hunt for the truth behind love is a touching one, and very true. You'll enjoy the answers she finds. 2 copies, 36 circs for the book, 1 copy, 10 circs for the playaway.

Melting Stones by Tamora Pierce - Evvy is four years from living on the streets, four years into her magical training, but she still feels like she's feeling for her way, uncertain of her abilities, and uncertain in her relationship with prickly Rosethorn, her mentor. Can she learn to listen, and understand, and act, in time to prevent disaster? 1 audiobook, 13 circs - 4 books, 49 circs.

Bad Apple by Laura Ruby - a rumor at school has it that Tola Riley, junior at Willow Park High School, is having an affair with Mr. Mymer, the art teacher. When the school board gets involved, and the rumor turns to vicious attacks on not only one teacher, but on books in the library, classes being taught, and even other students, Tola tries to take control. Can she, the bad apple, tell the truth and make people listen? 1 copy, 11 circs.

Forbidden Game by L. J. Smith. 3 novels in one (The Hunter, The Chase, The Kill) follow Jenny, Tom and her five other friends as they're plunged into the nightmare of "The Game". Tormented by Julian, the Prince of the Shadows, each must risk confronting his or her most terrible phobia and either conquerit, or lose their lives. And that is only the beginning... 1 copy, 9 circs.