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Added Apr 22, 2022
Added Apr 04, 2022
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This excellent historical fiction novel set in post-war Europe tells the story of 18-year-old Zofia who has just been liberated from a concentration camp. She is determined to find her 12-year-old brother who she hasn't seen in two years. As she follows any rumors of where he might be she crosses path with many other survivors and starts to come to grips with the holes in her memory.This excellent historical fiction novel set in post-war Europe tells the story of 18-year-old Zofia who has just been liberated from a concentration camp. She is determined to find her 12-year-old brother who she hasn't seen in two years. As she…
Added Mar 30, 2022
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Rotten Tomatoes Ultimate Binge Guide is essentially a reference book covering decades of television. It’s a great read for pop culture addicts and television enthusiasts, as well as something they can enjoy without having to read every page. Much like the website, the book compiles ratings and descriptions of various shows. In addition, there are fun excerpts covering such topics as the history of binging formats, the evolution of television fandom, and binge battles between shows. In an era where Netflix represents the evolution of the couch potato, this book will feed the unhealthy appetites of some fans, while providing entertaining reading to others.Rotten Tomatoes Ultimate Binge Guide is essentially a reference book covering decades of television. It’s a great read for pop culture addicts and television enthusiasts, as well as something they can enjoy without having to read every page. Much…
Added Mar 30, 2022
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With a heartfelt mix of humor, high school drama, friendship, and family, along with a main character navigating two cultures, Perfectly Parvin is not-to-be-missed for fans of Never Have I Ever. Even better as an audiobook narrated by Mitra Jouhari, this title earned a 2022 Odyssey Honor for excellence in audiobook production from the American Library Association.With a heartfelt mix of humor, high school drama, friendship, and family, along with a main character navigating two cultures, Perfectly Parvin is not-to-be-missed for fans of Never Have I Ever. Even better as an audiobook narrated by Mitra Jouhari,…
Added Mar 23, 2022
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Part Sci-Fi, part Fantasy, part survival story, this book is hard to put down! Sena lost her mothers in the great sled race and vowed never to go anywhere near it. Unfortunately, after getting on the bad side of the wrong person, and stealing his prize fighting wolf, she has no choice but to join a racing team of scientists to survive. But the race is dangerous, and it will take everything she and her wolf, Iska, have to reach the end.Part Sci-Fi, part Fantasy, part survival story, this book is hard to put down! Sena lost her mothers in the great sled race and vowed never to go anywhere near it. Unfortunately, after getting on the bad side of the wrong person, and stealing his…
Added Mar 10, 2022
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A light, optimistic read about facing your anxiety and being yourself.
Added Mar 01, 2022
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In this mystery set in Victorian London, 16-year-old Sally finds herself in the middle of a mystery involving a cursed ruby which has led to several deaths. She soon finds her own life in jeopardy as well.
Incredible DoomIncredible Doom, Graphic NovelVol 1
by Bogart, MatthewGraphic Novel, 2021Graphic Novel, 2021
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Added Feb 23, 2022
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Matthew Bogart and Jesse Holden’s Incredible Doom is a graphic novel about the early days of the Internet. It centers on a group of teens forging online friendships before social media pervaded every inch of our lives. The students' lives cross through a series of unsettling circumstances ranging from school bullies to domestic violence. Online they find a common bond that is only strengthened by their isolation and punk rock attitude. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to the other volumes in the series. It is obvious that this first volume only serves as an introduction. I am interested in seeing where Bogart and Holden take the characters from here.Matthew Bogart and Jesse Holden’s Incredible Doom is a graphic novel about the early days of the Internet. It centers on a group of teens forging online friendships before social media pervaded every inch of our lives. The students' lives cross…
I Must Betray YouI Must Betray You, Book
by Sepetys, RutaBook, 2022Book, 2022
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Added Feb 21, 2022
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In 1989 Bucharest, Cristian is 17 years-old when he is coerced by a Securitate agent to spy on the family of an American diplomat. While on the surface he has no choice but to comply, in his heart he has other plans - to expose the oppression Romanians have been living under for the past 24 years under the Communist dictatorship of Nicolae Ceaușescu. The appeal of Ruta Sepetys' historical fiction is that her research uncovers stories that have rarely (if ever) been told, and her writing turns them into gripping page-turners with well-developed characters who make these stories unforgettable.In 1989 Bucharest, Cristian is 17 years-old when he is coerced by a Securitate agent to spy on the family of an American diplomat. While on the surface he has no choice but to comply, in his heart he has other plans - to expose the oppression…
Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Graphic Novel100 Classic Books in 3 Panels : A Comic Strip Collection
by Brown, LisaGraphic Novel, 2020Graphic Novel, 2020
Added Feb 17, 2022
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Want to read the classics but can't get through them? Try this graphic novel instead! Don't get bogged done in all the details with these creative, 3-panneled retellings of major classic novels.
Have A Little PunHave A Little Pun, BookA Illustrated Play on Words
by Clements, FridaBook, 2015Book, 2015
Added Feb 15, 2022
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Do you love puns? How about adorable illustrations? If you answered yes to either of those questions, you'll love this quick read!
Added Feb 01, 2022
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In this fantasy reminiscent of Robin McKinley and Patricia McKillip, Enna makes a deal with a dangerous mysting to save her life. The deal saves her, but it may cost her soul.
The Impossible ClimbThe Impossible Climb, BookAlex Honnold, El Capitan, and A Climber's Life
by Synnott, HamptonBook, 2021Book, 2021
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Added Jan 26, 2022
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Mark Synnott’s The Impossible Climb is about Alex Honnold’s free solo climb of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in 2017. Honnold’s climb was also the inspiration for the Oscar winning film Free Solo produced by National Geographic and directed by Jimmy Chin and his wife, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi (2018). Synnott accompanied Honnold on many of his climbs and was present the day he accomplished this enormous feat.
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Great book for students interested in rock climbing or extreme sports. Contains a glossary of common terms associated with rock climbing. Discusses interesting climbing locations that students could easily Google or search on YouTube. It also discusses historic climbs and legendary climbers that could be further researched.
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While the book is interesting, this is one of those rare times where it really pays off to watch the film. No matter how much Synnott describes Honnold’s climbs or the free solo climb in detail, nothing compares to the chilling experience of watching it happen. Honnold is like a real-life Spiderman as he climbs the entire length of El Capitan without safety gear.Mark Synnott’s The Impossible Climb is about Alex Honnold’s free solo climb of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in 2017. Honnold’s climb was also the inspiration for the Oscar winning film Free Solo produced by National Geographic and directed…
The CuriositiesThe Curiosities, eBookA Collection of Stories
by Yovanoff, Brenna • Gratton, Tessa • Stiefvater, MaggieeBook, 2014eBook, 2014
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Added Jan 25, 2022
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Interested in writing short stories? Get a glimpse of the process by enjoying this story collection and notes from critique partners! YA authors Brenna Yovanoff, Tessa Gratton, and Maggie Stiefvater give readers a look at what happens behind the scenes as you are plotting, writing, and critiquing a short story.Interested in writing short stories? Get a glimpse of the process by enjoying this story collection and notes from critique partners! YA authors Brenna Yovanoff, Tessa Gratton, and Maggie Stiefvater give readers a look at what happens behind the…
Added Jan 22, 2022
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Escaping Earth because a comet is about to collide with it, a 12-year-old storyteller is aboard a spaceship with her family of scientists when she learns a horrifying secret about the plan to reach a new planet. When she wakes hundreds of years in the future, she might be the only one with memory enough to stop it. Thought-provoking sci-fi for middle grade readers, this novel also has strong appeal to older audiences, and is an especially powerful listen as an audiobook narrated by Frankie Corzo.Escaping Earth because a comet is about to collide with it, a 12-year-old storyteller is aboard a spaceship with her family of scientists when she learns a horrifying secret about the plan to reach a new planet. When she wakes hundreds of years in…
The Other Side of the SkyThe Other Side of the Sky, Book
by Kaufman, AmieBook, 2020Book, 2020
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Added Jan 12, 2022
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This romantic fantasy features two characters from very different worlds that share the same destiny. It is a destiny that may save both their worlds.
Added Jan 12, 2022
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This title is a compelling look at 1960s China. The main characters, two teen boys, often feel at the mercy of forces they don't understand and can't control. Ultimately, their friendship proves more powerful than politics.
Added Jan 11, 2022
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This dystopian sci-fi is about a genetically engineered killing machine learning to find her humanity while also brutally killing people along the way.
Added Jan 08, 2022
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Eager to prove herself to her powerful mother, a teen embarks on a seafaring adventure on the South China Sea in 1826, hoping to find the legendary treasure female pirate Zheng Yi Sao. Loosely inspired by Treasure Island, this historical adventure is even better as an audiobook narrated by Emily Woo Zeller.Eager to prove herself to her powerful mother, a teen embarks on a seafaring adventure on the South China Sea in 1826, hoping to find the legendary treasure female pirate Zheng Yi Sao. Loosely inspired by Treasure Island, this historical adventure…
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Added Dec 30, 2021
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A.J. Dungo’s In Waves is both a brief history of surfing and a reflection on love and loss. The sea evokes metaphor as it represents solace, in addition to grief and retreat. The graphic novel has a minimalist color palette of earthy browns and aquamarine blues. The colors are soft and somber as if reflecting the mood of the text. This is a great read that deals with love, loss, and life realistically. It is a good alternative to young adult books which often depict relationships as predictable, cliched romances set within the genres of fantasy or dystopia.A.J. Dungo’s In Waves is both a brief history of surfing and a reflection on love and loss. The sea evokes metaphor as it represents solace, in addition to grief and retreat. The graphic novel has a minimalist color palette of earthy browns and…
Added Dec 14, 2021
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Lila is a senior and working at the Bookworm Inn in the festive town of Holly, New York. Between saving for college, writing a secret book blog, and lots of holiday-themed plans with her friends, she doesn't have time for her boss's nephew Teddy to barge into her life. Brought together by an accidental switch of phones, Lila and Teddy find themselves keeping each other's secrets and spending a surprising amount of time together. But how long can their secrets stay secret? And could they become more than friends despite their shaky start?Lila is a senior and working at the Bookworm Inn in the festive town of Holly, New York. Between saving for college, writing a secret book blog, and lots of holiday-themed plans with her friends, she doesn't have time for her boss's nephew Teddy to…
Added Dec 14, 2021
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After an exciting first chapter, follow Addie and her friends as they twirl from dance sequence to dance sequence in hopes of reaching their goal and accidently knocking down school-wide stereotypes.
Added Dec 11, 2021
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Chilling suspense with secrets, lies, and twists, this revenge thriller is a page-turner in print and even more intense as an audiobook narrated by Caroline Hewitt.
Added Dec 11, 2021
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Accepting a dangerous position to cleanse a haunted castle of the Evil Eye, Andromeda brings survival skills she learned on the streets, intricate amulets she constructs for protection, optimism that she will succeed where so many others have refused to try, and an open heart that has her falling for a man tortured by a devastating curse. For fans of romance and horror, this suspenseful Jane Eyre retelling is even better as an audiobook narrated by Nneka Okoye. Borrow it from the library's collection of digital audiobooks on Libby by OverDrive.Accepting a dangerous position to cleanse a haunted castle of the Evil Eye, Andromeda brings survival skills she learned on the streets, intricate amulets she constructs for protection, optimism that she will succeed where so many others have…
Added Dec 02, 2021
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This fast and funny mystery imagines the classic characters from the game, Clue, as high school students trapped at their boarding school due to a blizzard. After the headmaster found dead, everyone is a suspect.
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