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The Calcutt Library has a wide selection of fiction, non fiction and Reference Books available. The librarian is Ms. Weber and The library secretary is Mrs. Coyle. We both love to read and enjoy seeing students develop a love of reading. We try to keep the latest Young Adult fiction available, and read from our selection often, so as to offer recommendations for students. Come see us sometime, we are open until 3pm.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Review of Crossed by Ally Condie and Reader of the week!

Happy Friday! 1st, Our Reader of the week for the past week and a half was T. Galvin, Great Job! Next week will be D. Jiminez, but she doesn't know it yet!
For the month of February (Library Lovers Month?) we are trying to see how many small conversation hearts with book titles as their "conversations" that we can fit into a GIANT conversation heart! We will have heart related prizes, also, so come in and tell us what your reading!
As for the book Crossed, by Ally Condie which is the sequel to Matched.
I just finished listening to this book yesterday, and I have mixed feelings about whether I thoroughly enjoyed it or not.I like for endings to tie up loose ends, but of course when there is yet another book in the trilogy, you have to be left hanging a little.  I will say that if you didn't read Matched, you might be a little lost, but Crossed introduces new characters and takes on a story all it's own, so you do get caught up in that. Overall a good read if you like dystopian adventure!
From the jacket:
In search of a future that may not exist and faced with the decision of who to share it with, Cassia journeys to the Outer Provinces in pursuit of Ky - taken by the Society to his certain death - only to find that he has escaped, leaving a series of clues in his wake.
Cassia's quest leads her to question much of what she holds dear, even as she finds glimmers of a different life across the border. But as Cassia nears resolve and certainty about her future with Ky, an invitation for rebellion, an unexpected betrayal, and a surprise visit from Xander - who may hold the key to the uprising and, still, to Cassia's heart - change the game once again. Nothing is as expected on the edge of Society, where crosses and double crosses make the path more twisted than ever.
 Thanks for reading, feel free to leave comments or questions!---Mrs Coyle

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Reader of the Week update

Seventh Graders are still our top readers!!
For the Week
12/11 S. Vega
1/9     S. Toro
Great job! Keep up the good work, and if anyone needs suggestions for what to read, ask someone who's been reader of the week, chances are they'll name a few books for you!
Happy Reading
Mrs. Coyle

Friday, January 6, 2012

Review on Smile by Raina Telgemeier

This book isn't new, (February 2010), but it's so fun, it's worthy of a review!

From the Jacket:
Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth, and what follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there's still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion, and friends who turn out to be not so friendly. This coming-of-age true story is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever been in middle school, and especially those who have ever had a bit of their own dental drama.

From Mrs. Coyle,

I won't tell you my age, but having grown up in the same time frame as the author, I can relate to the culture at the time, including the fashion. It doesn't matter what age you are, though, because this book is really popular here.   Both my daughter and Ms. Weber's daughter, who are in middle school  loved this book, and recommended it to us to read. It's in graphic novel format, but I think it has way more "writing" in it, or the graphics just convey the story really well, because it had more of a novel feel to it.
If you'd like to see the "Book Trailer" click here.  Check out the author's website and other reviews at http://goraina.com/.
Come into the library today and check this book out!

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Happy New Year!

2012 is here and we, at the library, are looking forward to a happy and successful new year. Please let us know what you have been reading. I read an adult book about animals during vacation, but now I am reading Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. It is about slavery in Rhode Island. Yes! Rhode Island had slaves. I will let you know how it is.