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May 16, 2013
Zom-B by Darren Shan

Run! The zombies are coming!

          Just by looking at the cover, you can tell what Zom-B by Darren Shan is going to be like; creepy, gory, and one-of-a-kind.

May 15, 2013
Two Young Characters Are Bonded by their Disease: Synesthesia

 Meet Basil. He’s a twelve –year-old boy who has been homeschooled by his grandmother until this year. He’s different from the other kids, and as a result has no friends.

May 14, 2013
Futuristic Novel Is Not as Captivating As Portrayed

On her daily walk to the beach, Veronika stumbles upon a girl face-down in the sand. She drags the mysterious girl back to the house.

The Different Girl by Gordon Dahlquist was a decent science fiction novel. It wasn’t as captivating as it the cover and description claim, but a few chapters held my attention.

May 12, 2013
A Heartfelt and Emotional Book You Will Never Forget

Daniel (Danny) Anderson was not always known as Daniel (E.) Anderson. His real middle name is James. The E stands for Eli, Danny’s brother. Eli decided that during 9/11 he wanted to help.

May 1, 2013
Herbert's Wormhole

Herbert’s Wormhole and Aerostar and the 3 ½ Point Plan of Vengeance is an exciting and funny tale by Rohitash Rao and Peter Nelson about 3 friends, Alex, Herbert, and Sammy and their 3

April 30, 2013
A Doggone Book for All Ages

Have you ever been bullied by someone? Or have you bullied someone? Either way, kids and adults everywhere can relate to this heart-warming book tackling an important issue that has existed for many years all over the world… bullying.

April 30, 2013
Make Magic do good

A wonderful book that is sure to get the whole family giggling.

Make Magic Do Good by Dallas Clayton is a soon to be classic poetry book, but the best part is it’s funny!

April 28, 2013
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library

In Mr. Lemoncello’s library everything is possible: from talking robots and holographic images to the most challenging lock-in game where children need to find their way out by discovering the clues and solving the puzzle in one day and twelve hours! The pressure is on!

     Award-winning author Chris Grabenstein has written another terrific book,” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library”. I really enjoyed the book.

April 28, 2013
Fun Creations to Make and Eat

Have you ever thought about eating hot cocoa, mug and all? Dessert Designer: Creations You Can Make and Eat, by Dana Meachen Rau, will show you how!

April 28, 2013
Jerry Spinelli Weaves Wonders Yet Again

First grade babies!
Second grade cats!
Third grade angels!
Fourth grade rats!
 

April 28, 2013
The Fellowship For Alien Detection

Aliens. Sure. Little green dudes with big eyeballs, come in packs of twelve, sold at the museum for 99 cents. But this book might make you believe otherwise. 

Aliens. Sure. Little green dudes with big eyeballs, come in packs of twelve, sold at the museum for 99 cents. But this book might make you believe otherwise.

April 13, 2013
Myths Busted!

National Geographic is 125 years old this year and are celebrating with a new book! 

April 11, 2013
Prelutsky's New Book Is Sure to Amuse

Have you ever had to write a poem for school? You may have been required to write a poem about nature, the wind, et cetera.

April 10, 2013
Linnea in Monet's Garden

Linnea in Monet’s Garden by Christina Bjork and Lena Anderson is a book about a young girl who goes with her retired neighbor to Giverny, France to see the artist Claude Monet’s famous garden.

Linnea in Monet’s Garden by Christina Bjork and Lena Anderson is a book about a young girl who goes with her retired neighbor to Giverny, France to see the artist Claude Monet’s famous

April 9, 2013
Hocus Pocus for Some Amazing for Others

Everybody always wonders how magicians do their tricks, right? “Hocus Pocus Hotel: The Return of Abracadabra” by Michael Dahl introduces young readers to Hocus Pocus Hotel as Ty and Charlie figure out the mysteries of magic.
 

The greatest minds always wonder even long after the show how magicians do their tricks and illusions. Some other great minds know exactly how they do it.

April 6, 2013
Dont' Judge a Book by It's Cover... Or in This Case, The Sticker On Its Spine

In the pages of this book, you will find a deeper meaning. Whether it's about yourself, or others... It's up to you.

     I usually don't like humor books, but when I recently went to my school library and picked up "Keeping the Moon" by Sarah Dessen, I was immediately intrigued.

April 6, 2013
Wildwood

Will Prue ever get herself out of this mess?

Wildwood, an intriguing tale, is a phenomenal story. It is about a young girl named Prue, who lives in Portland, bordering the Impassable Wilderness, also known, by the inhabitants, as Wildwood.

April 5, 2013
It's Your Destiny to Read this Book!!!

Everyone can relate to wondering about their destiny.

"Destiny, Rewritten," by Kathryn Fitzmaurice is a fast, fun read about figuring out what your destiny is and who controls it.
 
 
 

April 3, 2013
Family fantasy is a little confusing, but still good read

When Liza's brother goes missing in a place full of talking rats, spiders with hands that eat souls, trees that grow snakes and tiny creatures that make dreams and thoughts, what will she do?

When Liza and her younger brother, Patrick, were younger they had a babysitter named Anna who told them stories about horrible creatures, the spindlers, who live below the ground and eat souls.

April 3, 2013
The Cadet of Tildor

The Cadet of Tildor

If there is anyone in the world who loves medieval stories, then this is a perfect choice for you.

March 31, 2013
Molly Moon and the Morphing Mystery by Georgia Byng

Molly Moon has learned a new skill: morphing! Is she human or is she animal? Or both? Read this new addition to the Molly Moon series by Georgia Byng to find out.

March 31, 2013
The Secret Cellar ( Red Blazer Girls #4)

The Secret Cellar is the fourth book in a mystery series for young readers by Michael D. Bell.

March 29, 2013
The Ultra Violets by Sophie Bell

Meet the Ultra Violets: Iris, Cheri, Scarlet, and Opal (Opaline), who used to be best friends a long time ago.

March 26, 2013
Eye-Popping and Mind-Boggling

Amaze your friends, your family, and yourself with Klutz's The Book of Impossible Objects!

         Just like the cover proclaims, The Book of Impossible Objects is sure to pop your eyes

March 22, 2013
A Box of Gargoyles

        Maya, a 13 year old girl, moved from California to Paris  and strange things start to happen in the city. A tree begins to grow leaves in the middle of December, an antenna shreds up into ribbons, and a cold winter wind writes Maya’s name by the wall with black sand! Then, a shadow that was made of leaves and dust started to follow Maya everywhere turning her life upside down.

        “ Trouble doesn’t always start with a sudden sense of well-being and the smell of warm chocolate croissants-but then again