Maximum Ride series- Patterson

March 6, 2009

After the mutant Erasers abduct the youngest member of their group, the “birdkids,” who are the result of genetic experimentation, take off in pursuit and find themselves struggling to understand their own origins and purpose. – Library Catalog

This series has loads of non-stop action throughout the books.  It will just draw you in and make you read late into the night.” Rosalea


Across the nightingale floors- Hearn

March 6, 2009

In ancient Japan, Takeo, a sixteen-year-old saved from a massacre by the mysterious Lord Otori, struggles to reconcile his dual nature–the one given him by the Hidden, the pacifist people among whom he was born and raised, and the one inherited from his father, a celebrated assassin.  Number 1 in the Tales of the Otori series.

“This book was GOOD. It had losses, love, and war along with legends.  I know if you read this book, you will not want it to end.” Rosalea


Belle-Cameron Dokey

March 3, 2009

Belle: Beauty. But Belle’s name hardly refers to her apearance. Unlike her sisters, Celeste and April, she is not beautiful in any way. Through tragic events, Belle and her family are forced to move out of their home and into the country. The only thing that stands between them is the Wood and the story of the Beast that lives there that used to keep them up at night, the story that is. Going through the wood, everything seems normal. They are introduced to their new home and lifestyle and their father goes on another merchant job. But something is terribly wrong when Papa comes home. He had run into the Beast and promised him Belle because of her talent of carving. The Beast wants the branch of the HeartWood to be carved, legend has it if the HeartWood is carved by someone who see’s it with their heart instead of their eyes, the carver will reveal his true love. Sent on the mission with the help of the Beast’s horse, Raven, Belle starts on a journey that teaches her and the Beast what it really means to be in love.

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Little Brother – Doctorow

March 3, 2009

17 year old, techno-geek, Marcus knows how to work the system and outwit network surveillance.  But he accidently gets caught in the middle of a terrorist attack and is blamed by the government.  After torture and long interrogation by the Dept. of Homeland Security, he is released and finds the U.S. is now a police state.  Can he take down the corrupt people in control? Scarily realisitic


24 Girls in 7 Days-Alex Bradley

November 6, 2008

Jake Grammer has no love life…a senior and never had a girlfriend! And only asked one girl to the senior prom, but of course, one wrong word (transgenetic) and she turned him down. So that’s when his best friends get the idea that will change his life, putting a personal ad on the school website for a prom date. He is totally against the idea until 140 girls get interested in the suddenly popular Jack. His friends, (Natalie and Percy), give him a week to go out on dates with 24 girls and pick one by prom. But with all of them falling head over heels, some begging and using ridiculous tactics to make him ask them to the prom, how in the world will he be able to choose just one? Written from a true teenagers perspective, 24 Girls in 7 Days is definatley a romantic book and a must read.

Green Eyed Ghost


Wildwood Dancing- Juilette Marillier

October 28, 2008

This fantasy story about five wonderful sisters, and one enchanted frog. This book captures and wraps you up in a page turning story about what it really means to find an adventure.

Green Eyed Ghost


The Truth About Forever-Sarah Dessen

October 28, 2008

Macy Queen has a great summer ahead of her…ok maybe not. Her boring on and off boyfriend got her a boring job at the boring library. She trys to push forward and ignore the two judgemental co-workers who won’t get off her back. But a chance in a life time moment gives her a shot at true love and one interesting job. Macy runs into the Wish Catering crew and gets her life turned inside out and outside in. Delia, Kelsey, Wes, and Burt all make up this bad-luck ridden catering cart. Will Macy ever let go and fall into the arms of life? Definatley a reader for the ages.

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Jake, Reinvented- Gordon Korman

October 24, 2008

Jake Garret has a secret. But nobody knows when he shows up at Fitzgerald High School. His friday night parties are famous, but how long until his whole web of lies comes crumbling down? In Jake, Reinvented, Gordon Korman weaves a tale of true love/obsession and one great lie that will have everyone guessing until the final conclusion: Jake Garret isn’t who everyone thinks he is. You gotta read this one!

Green Eyed Ghost


The Intruders- Coontz

April 25, 2008

An awesome book, action packed.  Gives insight into the Navy, even if you don’t like the Navy, it’s a good book.  “Flight of the Intruder” is first book in the series. 

Thomas


The Absolutely true diary of a part-time Indian-S. Alexie

April 25, 2008

This book represents the struggle of growing up as an Indian on a poor reservation.  He is not given much but he goes a long way with what he has.

Zach P.