Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz


Did you see the movie? Trust me on this one. The books are unbelieveably better. Non-stop action and excitement as Alex Rider becomes a super spy. Seven books in the Alex Rider series. Find it in YA FIC HOR.

Timberwolf Hunt by Sigmund Brouwer


New series to the library "Timberwolf Hunt" and "Timberwolf Challenge".
Exciting hockey stories for boys (and girls!). What will the team do when the new coach wants his son to play and he is a terrible player? Will they make it to the playoffs? Find them in JUN FIC BRO.

Stoneheart by Charlie Fletcher


Great story about a boy named Charlie who, in a moment of anger, knocks the head off a stone dragon. Soon he is being chased by stone gargoyles that no one else can see. He is also being helped by metal statues and a young girl named Edie. Can he fix the mess he is in? This is book one in a series of three. Find it in JUN FIC FLE

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Masterpiece by Elise Broach

Marvin lives with his family under the kitchen sink in the Pompaday's apartment. He is very much a beetle. He is a brave beetle. James lives in the same apartment but he is very much a boy. After Martin draws James a picture with a pen and ink set things start to get exciting. Sound corny? Actually the book is well written and fun to read. Find it in the Junior Section
JUN FIC BRO

It's Okay to be Different by Todd Parr


This is a very reassuring book for kids who are different. Aren't we all? This book has some hilarious ideas about what is different and what is Okay. Bright colorful illustrations are fun and touching. Enjoy it. Find it in staged readers P2

No Such Thing by Jackie French Koller


Here's a great twist on the old story of the little boy who thinks there is a
monster under his bed. Who knows what will happen when monster and boy meet and they find out that they like each other! What will their mothers think? Find it in the staged readers K2

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Winnie's New Computer by Korky Paul and Valerie Thomas


Winnie gets a new computer and thinks she can do without her spell book and wand. She wasn't counting on her cat Wilbur and his curiosity! Look out, Wilbur. Find it and other books about Winnie in P2.

One Hippo Hops by Jane Yolen

Here's a great children's author! This is a board book for your littlest ones. Enjoy the humour as you help your child learn the
numbers 1- 10. Find it at BOARD 1 in the children's department.