OUR NEW BOOKSHELF
Click on the link below to listen to the blurb and 1st chapter of some of our new books. We are so excited to share these with you!
ACTION/ADVENTURE
"Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
A hidden book. A found cipher. A game begins . . . .
A hidden book. A found cipher. A game begins . . . .
"How To Be Brave" by Daisy May Johnson
A young girl who bands together with her boarding school friends to find her missing mother.
A young girl who bands together with her boarding school friends to find her missing mother.
"Pax Journey Home" by Sara Pennypacker
From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes the long-awaited sequel to Pax.
From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes the long-awaited sequel to Pax.
DYSTOPIAN / SCIENCE FICTION
"The Shadow Children - Among The Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix (book 1 in series)
Luke is one of the shadow children, a third child forbidden by the Population Police. What happens when he finds out he's not alone?
Luke is one of the shadow children, a third child forbidden by the Population Police. What happens when he finds out he's not alone?
"The Last Human" by Lee Bacon
Humans went extinct thirty years ago. Now the world is ruled by machines. And twelve-year-old robot XR_935 is just fine with that. Until the day XR discovers a twelve-year-old human.
Humans went extinct thirty years ago. Now the world is ruled by machines. And twelve-year-old robot XR_935 is just fine with that. Until the day XR discovers a twelve-year-old human.
FAIRY TALE
"The Christmas Pig" by JK Rowling
A heartwarming, page-turning adventure about one child's love for his most treasured thing, and how far he will go to find it.
A heartwarming, page-turning adventure about one child's love for his most treasured thing, and how far he will go to find it.
"Cold Hearted" by Serena Valentino
The New York Times best selling villains series
The New York Times best selling villains series
"The Land of Stories - The Wishing Spell" by Chris Colfer (Book 1 in series)
Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales.
Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales.
"Red" by Liesl Shurtliff
Red is not afraid of the big bad wolf. She’s not afraid of anything . . . except magic. But when Red’s granny falls ill, it seems that only magic can save her, and fearless Red is forced to confront her one weakness.
Red is not afraid of the big bad wolf. She’s not afraid of anything . . . except magic. But when Red’s granny falls ill, it seems that only magic can save her, and fearless Red is forced to confront her one weakness.
FANTASY
"The Beatryce Prophecy" by Kate DiCamillo and Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
A luminous tale of fate, love, and the power of words to spell the world.
A luminous tale of fate, love, and the power of words to spell the world.
"Nevermoor" by Jessica Townsend
Morrigan Crow is cursed. Having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, she's blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks--and, worst of all, the curse means that Morrigan is doomed to die at midnight on her eleventh birthday.
Morrigan Crow is cursed. Having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, she's blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks--and, worst of all, the curse means that Morrigan is doomed to die at midnight on her eleventh birthday.
"The Story Web" by Megan Frazer Blakemore"
The Story Web is in danger--and the fabric of our world is breaking. The only way to mend it is to tell honest tales from the heart, even if they are difficult to share.
The Story Web is in danger--and the fabric of our world is breaking. The only way to mend it is to tell honest tales from the heart, even if they are difficult to share.
"Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
The earth is old and we are not, and that is all you must remember...
The earth is old and we are not, and that is all you must remember...
HUMOR
"House of Robots" by James Patterson
An extraordinary robot signs up for an ordinary fifth grade class . . . and elementary school will never be the same!
An extraordinary robot signs up for an ordinary fifth grade class . . . and elementary school will never be the same!
"The Strange Case of Origami Yoda" by Tom Angleberger
Tommy wants to know how Origami Yoda can be so smart when Dwight himself is so clueless. This is Tommy's case file of his investigation into "The Strange Case of Origami Yoda."
Tommy wants to know how Origami Yoda can be so smart when Dwight himself is so clueless. This is Tommy's case file of his investigation into "The Strange Case of Origami Yoda."
HISTORICAL FICTION
"Allies" by Alan Gratz
D-Day. One chance to unite. Everything to lose.
D-Day. One chance to unite. Everything to lose.
LITERARY NONFICTION
"Pumpkin's Story" by Aubre Andres
A true story of how one little horse learned to run.
A true story of how one little horse learned to run.
MYSTERY
"Greenglass House" by Kate Milford
As objects go missing and tempers flare, Milo and Meddy, the cook’s daughter, must decipher clues and untangle the web of deepening mysteries to discover the truth about Greenglass House—and themselves.
As objects go missing and tempers flare, Milo and Meddy, the cook’s daughter, must decipher clues and untangle the web of deepening mysteries to discover the truth about Greenglass House—and themselves.
"Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
Daffodil Manor may hold more secrets than she bargained for.
Daffodil Manor may hold more secrets than she bargained for.
"Winterhouse" by Ben Guterson
A lavish hotel, a family secret, a book of puzzles, and a veil of magic...
A lavish hotel, a family secret, a book of puzzles, and a veil of magic...
REALISTIC FICTION
"Patina" by Jason Reynolds
Patina, or Patty, runs like a flash. And now he wants Patty to run relay…where you have to depend on other people? How’s she going to do THAT?
Patina, or Patty, runs like a flash. And now he wants Patty to run relay…where you have to depend on other people? How’s she going to do THAT?
WHAT TO READ NEXT...
Click on the Google Slide presentation below to get some ideas of what you might want to read next!