Captivate
Children's Literature The last few weeks have been hard for Zara. She "kidnapped her dad…accidentally saved a pixie…car blew up…skin changed color…not to mention…a Spanish test and an art project due and…nothing to wear to the dance." Worse yet, the trapped pixies (Read the author's first book, Need, to learn about pixies and why Zara […]
Tutankhamun
Children's Literature Absolutely golden. That is the quick way to describe Demi's latest biography, which features the ancient ruler known as "King Tut." Through skillful storytelling and gorgeous artwork inspired by Egyptian arts, this book presents the life of one who lay unknown for thirty-two centuries before being uncovered by British archaeologists. It begins with […]
Need
VOYA A fast-paced novel worthy of the fantasy greats, Need will take you for a ride. The setting was a little strange at first, but being out in the middle of nowhere allowed the story to take on a more fantastical plot while seeming possible at the same time. Zara and Nick's relationship is one […]
The Fourth Apprentice
After the sharp-eyed jay and the roaring lion, peace will come. . . .
Fading Echoes
Synopsis After the sharp-eyed Jay and the roaring Lion, peace will come on Dove's gentle wing. Three ThunderClan cats, Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovepaw, are prophesied to hold the power of the stars in their paws. Now they must work together to unravel the meaning behind the ancient words of the prophecy. As Jayfeather tackles his […]
Shipwrecks : Exploring Sunken Cities Beneath the Sea
School Library Journal Gr 3?6?Stunning images of undersea life including sunken ships, tropical fish, and marine exploration highlight this diverse work packed with information ranging from the discovery of the sunken slave ship Henrietta Marie to discussions of the wondrous array of sea life that makes its home within such wreckage. Cerullo describes the assortment […]
Speaking of Art : Colorful Quotes By Famous Painters
When did Vincent Van Gogh feel most alive? Why did Juan Gris always pet a dog with his left hand? Inside this book, you'll find the answers to these questions and more in the words of the artists themselves. Art lover Bob Raczka pairs thought-provoking (and sometimes funny) quotes by famous painters with colorful examples […]
Birds
Added to the Lisbon Public Library in celebration of the birth of Evan Edward Becker.
Fade
School Library Journal: Gr 9 Up : This intriguing, if not quite stand-alone, sequel to Wake (S & S, 2008) follows undercover investigators and high school seniors Janie Hannagan and her partner/boyfriend Cabel as they attempt to unmask and trap a sexual predator teaching at Fieldridge High. Janie is a dream catcher-she has the ability […]
A Family of Poems : My Favorite Poetry For Children
Mary Quattlebaum – Children's Literature When the cold winds howl, cozy up with your kids and A Family of Poems. Editor Caroline Kennedy clearly understands children's delight in image and sound and doesn't shy away from challenging poems that can be savored by readers of all ages. The result is a rich compendium, with verse […]