New for November!

A lot of new books have arrived in the library. Most of them are part of a series. See what’s new and check them out!

Return of the Thief by Turner – The sixth book in The Thief series. If you enjoy Rick Riordan, this is the next series for you!

Bloom by Oppel – In the first book of a new series called The Overthrow, Anya, Seth, and Petra find they are the first defense against a deathly invasion.

Champion of the Titan Games by Mull – In book 4 of the Dragonwatch series, the war with the dragons escalates.

The Deep End by Kinney – Book 15 in the of Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Greg and his family are off on a cross-country camping adventure.

The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm by Paolini – From the author of Eragon comes this new short story collection.

Descent by Smith – Join Peak Marcello on another climbing adventure in book 4 of the series.

Class Act by Craft – A companion novel to New Kid. This graphic novel focuses on Jordan’s friend Drew.

The City of Ember by DuPrau – A new graphic novel of the science fiction series.

Happy Reading,

The Library Ladies

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The Canyon’s Edge by Bowling

Nora lost her mom in a tragic accident a year ago. Now Nora and her dad are still trying to move on in life to get past the pain of losing her. Together they head out to a remote slot canyon with climbing equipment and backpacks full of supplies for a day of exploring.

Rappelling to the bottom of the canyon is a challenge, but they are rewarded with the beauty of the layers of color. While exploring and hiking in the canyon, the ground beings to vibrate and the canyon walls shudder as a wall of water suddenly floods the narrow canyon.

Nora’s dad pushes her onto a ledge just before he is washed away. Separated from her dad and her supplies, is Nora prepared to survive this desert canyon alone?

Other suvival stories to read:

Wildfire by Philbrick

Raft by Bodeen

Terror at Bottle Creek by Key

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Happy Reading!

Library Ladies

New Novel in Verse

Check out these new novel-in-verse books that just arrived at the library!

Becoming Muhammad Ali by Patterson & Alexander – Two great authors team up to share this biographical fiction story about the early years of Cassius Clay before the boxing ring brought him fame.

Before the Ever After by Woodson – ZJ’s dad is a famous pro football player and local hero. When his dad starts to forget things and gets confused, ZJ wonders if life will ever be the same.

All He Knew by Frost – When Henry goes deaf due to an illness, his family is told he is unteachable. At Riverview Henry struggles with being misunderstood and treated poorly. When a new aide arrives, Henry feels that things might change.

Closer to Nowhere by Hopkins – Everything was perfect for Hannah. She has two loving parents, is a champion gymnast, and is popular at school. But when her cousin Calvin moves in, he and all his unusual habits throw everything off-kilter.

Happy Reading,

The Library Ladies

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A Challenge

There is something about World War II stories that touches my heart. If I had lived during that time, what choices would I make? Would I risk my life and stand up for injustice? Or would I be too busy with my own day to day concerns? How do these stories change the way I live today?

My Survival: A Girl on Schindler’s List by Finder and Greene – Ruth Finder shares her memories of being a Jewish teenage girl living in occupied Poland. She shares the drastic way her life changes during the war and the miracle which saves her life, being placed on Oskar Schindler’s list of essential workers.

Infinite Hope: A Black Artist’s Journey from World War II to Peace by Ashley Bryan – Germany was not the only country that struggled with racism in World War II. Through photographs and sketches, Ashley Bryan shares his experiences in World War II as an African American man serving in the military. Bryan shares his experiences with segaration and racism in the military along with the friendships formed in his company and opportunities to use his art.

Anne Frank’s Diary: The Graphic Adaptation by Folman – Anne’s diary has opened up the world to the life of a Jewish teenager in hiding during World War II. This adaptation of her diary into a graphic novel brings Anne’s story to life in a whole new way. Torn from the things that she loves in life, Anne shares the frustrations and the humor of life in hiding.

Looking for other ideas?

The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson

The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom

The Children of Willesden Lane by Golabek and Cohen

Happy Reading,

Library Ladies

Batting Order by Lupica

Matt Baker is short, super short. He also struggles to get his words out sometimes. He stutters. Matt loves baseball, the skills and the strategy of the game.

Ben Roberson is huge, like a giant compared to his team. When Ben gets a hold of a ball, it is out of the park, at least when he doesn’t strike out. Ben’s dad is pressuring him to make that big play.

In baseball height doesn’t matter, and the big hit doesn’t always win the game. Can these two players learn from each other and together help make their team great?

Happy Reading,

Library Ladies

Check out some informational baseball books:

The Baseball Fanbook by Gramling

The Technology of Baseball by Adamson

Long Ball: The Legend and Lore of the Home Run by Stewart

Check out some fiction books too:

Soar by Bauer

Strike Three, You’re Dead by Berk

Change Up: Mystery at the World Series by Feinstein