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

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

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!

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.

Counting Down to "Winter Break".....

Although it doesn't feel much like winter at 55 degrees! Ms Weber and Mrs Coyle would like to wish you a Happy Holiday Season! Remember to read over the break, and if you read an awesome book and just can't wait until January to tell us about it, send us a message or comment here! Ms Weber plans to finish The Dead and The Gone, and start Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson, while Mrs. Coyle is almost finished with Chains and hopes to start the third in the Life As We Knew It Trilogy- This World We Live In-by Susan Beth Pfeffer.

Happy READING!!!

Thank you Yellow Group!!

Thank you for writing comments on our blog and for making them meaningful!

Ms Weber

Review on Catching Fire- #2 in the Hunger Games Series

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.

From School Library Journal:

Starred Review. Gr 7 Up--Every year in Panem, the dystopic nation that exists where the U.S. used to be, the Capitol holds a televised tournament in which two teen "tributes" from each of the surrounding districts fight a gruesome battle to the death. In The Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, the tributes from impoverished District Twelve, thwarted the Gamemakers, forcing them to let both teens survive. In this sequel, Katniss, again the narrator, returns home to find herself more the center of attention than ever. The sinister President Snow surprises her with a visit, and Katniss’s fear when Snow meets with her alone is both palpable and justified. Catching Fire is divided into three parts: Katniss and Peeta’s mandatory Victory Tour through the districts, preparations for the 75th Annual Hunger Games, and a truncated version of the Games themselves. Slower paced than its predecessor, this sequel explores the nation of Panem: its power structure, rumors of a secret district, and a spreading rebellion, ignited by Katniss and Peeta’s subversive victory. Katniss also deepens as a character. Though initially bewildered by the attention paid to her, she comes almost to embrace her status as the rebels’ symbolic leader. Though more of the story takes place outside the arena than within, this sequel has enough action to please Hunger Games fans and leaves enough questions  unanswered for readers to be desperate for the next installment. 

From Mrs. Coyle

I loved this book! Yes, it starts out slow, but you will  not be disappointed, as the action picks up quickly and you won't want to put this book down!! 

Of course we all want to know what will happen in the Katnis, Peeta, and Gale Love triangle.

And that just gets more complicated and intriguing, So Get to Reading!!!