Hello Bulldogs!
I think the weather is finally starting to change to proper fall weather. Break out the sweaters! Also from the 'finally' department, I've FINALLY finished processing all the new books that arrived a few weeks ago. Lots of great titles and new additions to our non-fiction collection. I've had a chance to read a few of these new books and so I thought I'd share that with you here.
Ink and Ashes by Valynne E. Maetani
This is a story about a high school girl named Claire who begins to question the circumstances surrounding her father's death. She begins to question her mother and step-father about it and suspects that they are lying or covering something up. She starts investigating, with the help of her brothers and their friends and learns that her father was a member of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. As her investigation deepens, it attracts the attention of someone dangerous. All the while, Claire is sorting out her feelings for her best friend. Claire is a clever and persistent protagonist, always questioning and curious, she never gives up on getting the information she seeks and she remains brave when the danger becomes life threatening to her, her friend, and her attacker.
I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly and J. M. Ken Niimura
This is a graphic novel about a girl, Barbara, who's family is in crisis. There is something going on and Barbara can't deal with it. She creates a fantasy world to which she escapes and in this fantasy world, she is a giant killer. Unfortunately, Barbara cannot exist in both the fantasy world and the real world and when these worlds collide, Barbara finally learns how to face the horrible truth. Where she once was seething with anger, Barbara finds new peace in acceptance. A beautiful story with powerful illustrations. This is one of my new favorite books. I highly recommend this one.
The Unexpected Life of Oliver Cromwell Pitts by Avi
I've enjoyed several of Avi's books over the years. He is particularly skilled at writing historical adventures. This book lives in the same universe as The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and Crispin: The cross of lead. The story takes place in 1724 England, through a series of misfortunes, Oliver finds himself in league with thieves, highwaymen, and footpads. He travels to London in search of his father and sister. His sister had left their small town to seek her fortune in the big city and their father followed shortly after in order to stop her from marrying. Life is very difficult for a young boy traveling alone and Oliver's troubles compound. This is a charming story and a hair raising adventure. The short chapters make it a quick read and the action will make you hate to put it down. It is the first in a series so we'll have to wait a bit to find out Oliver's ultimate fate.
Come to the library and find something new to read!
I think the weather is finally starting to change to proper fall weather. Break out the sweaters! Also from the 'finally' department, I've FINALLY finished processing all the new books that arrived a few weeks ago. Lots of great titles and new additions to our non-fiction collection. I've had a chance to read a few of these new books and so I thought I'd share that with you here.
Ink and Ashes by Valynne E. Maetani
This is a story about a high school girl named Claire who begins to question the circumstances surrounding her father's death. She begins to question her mother and step-father about it and suspects that they are lying or covering something up. She starts investigating, with the help of her brothers and their friends and learns that her father was a member of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. As her investigation deepens, it attracts the attention of someone dangerous. All the while, Claire is sorting out her feelings for her best friend. Claire is a clever and persistent protagonist, always questioning and curious, she never gives up on getting the information she seeks and she remains brave when the danger becomes life threatening to her, her friend, and her attacker.
I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly and J. M. Ken Niimura
This is a graphic novel about a girl, Barbara, who's family is in crisis. There is something going on and Barbara can't deal with it. She creates a fantasy world to which she escapes and in this fantasy world, she is a giant killer. Unfortunately, Barbara cannot exist in both the fantasy world and the real world and when these worlds collide, Barbara finally learns how to face the horrible truth. Where she once was seething with anger, Barbara finds new peace in acceptance. A beautiful story with powerful illustrations. This is one of my new favorite books. I highly recommend this one.
The Unexpected Life of Oliver Cromwell Pitts by Avi
I've enjoyed several of Avi's books over the years. He is particularly skilled at writing historical adventures. This book lives in the same universe as The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and Crispin: The cross of lead. The story takes place in 1724 England, through a series of misfortunes, Oliver finds himself in league with thieves, highwaymen, and footpads. He travels to London in search of his father and sister. His sister had left their small town to seek her fortune in the big city and their father followed shortly after in order to stop her from marrying. Life is very difficult for a young boy traveling alone and Oliver's troubles compound. This is a charming story and a hair raising adventure. The short chapters make it a quick read and the action will make you hate to put it down. It is the first in a series so we'll have to wait a bit to find out Oliver's ultimate fate.
Come to the library and find something new to read!