tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31799043337176775562024-02-18T18:34:34.681-08:00Marauders Top ReadsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179904333717677556.post-77706430286511489042014-09-04T10:59:00.000-07:002014-09-04T10:59:40.797-07:0010 Best Teen Reads<div style="text-align: left;">
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The Hunger Games</h2>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw, The Fault in Our Stars is award-winning-author John Green’s most ambitious and heartbreaking work yet, brilliantly exploring the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Now for the first time ever, J.K. Rowling’s seven bestselling Harry Potter books are available in a stunning paperback boxed set! The Harry Potter series has been hailed as “one for the ages” by Stephen King and “a spellbinding saga’ by USA Today. And most recently, </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">The New York Times</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"> called </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"> the “fastest selling book in history.” This is the ultimate Harry Potter collection for Harry Potter fans of all ages!</span></div>
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Veronica Roth's entire Divergent trilogy is available together for the first time, with a bonus booklet about the series. Perfect for gift givers, collectors, and fans new to the series, the complete collection includes the full text of <em>Divergent</em>, <em>Insurgent</em>, and<em>Allegiant</em>, plus "The World of Veronica Roth's Divergent Series," a forty-eight-page booklet including faction manifestos, a faction quiz and results, a Q&A with Veronica Roth, playlists, discussion questions, series inspirations, and much more!</div>
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<em>Divergent</em>: One choice can transform you. Veronica Roth's #1<em>New York Times</em> bestselling debut is a gripping dystopian tale of electrifying choices, powerful consequences, unexpected romance, and a deeply flawed "perfect society."</div>
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<em>Insurgent</em>: One choice can destroy you. Veronica Roth's second #1 <em>New York Times</em> bestseller continues the dystopian thrill ride. As war surges in the factions all around her, Tris attempts to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.</div>
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<em>Allegiant</em>: The explosive conclusion to Veronica Roth's #1 <em>New York Times</em> bestselling Divergent trilogy reveals the secrets of the dystopian world that has captivated millions of readers in<em>Divergent</em> and <em>Insurgent</em>.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;">This four-volume, deluxe paperback boxed set contains J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterworks </span><i id="yui_3_8_1_1_1409852910228_1010" style="border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The Hobbit</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;"> and the three volumes of </span><i style="border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The Lord of the Rings</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;"> (</span><i style="border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The Fellowship of the Ring</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;">, </span><i id="yui_3_8_1_1_1409852910228_1009" style="border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The Two Towers</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;">, and </span><i id="yui_3_8_1_1_1409852910228_1008" style="border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The Return of the King</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;">).</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;"> </span><br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;">In </span><i style="border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The Hobbit</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;">, Bilbo Baggins is whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious life in Hobbiton by the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves. He finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon.</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;"> </span><br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;" /><i id="yui_3_8_1_1_1409852910228_1011" style="border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The Lord of the Rings</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;"> tells of the great quest undertaken by Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf the wizard; the hobbits Merry, Pippin, and Sam; Gimli the dwarf; Legolas the elf; Boromir of Gondor; and a tall, mysterious stranger called Strider.</span></div>
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Jane Eyre is the story of a small, plain-faced, intelligent, and passionate English orphan. Jane is abused by her aunt and cousin and then attends a harsh charity school. Through it all she remains strong and determinedly refuses to allow a cruel world to crush her independence or her strength of will. A masterful story of a woman's quest for freedom and love. Jane Eyre is partly autobiographical, and Charlotte Brontë filled it with social criticism and sinister Gothic elements. A must read for anyone wishing to celebrate the indomitable strength of will or encourage it in their growing children.</span></div>
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Aislinn tends to the Summer Court, searching for her absent king and yearning for Seth. Torn between his new queen and his old love, Keenan works from afar to strengthen his court against the coming war. Donia longs for fiery passion even as she coolly readies the Winter Court for battle. And Seth, sworn brother of the Dark King and heir to the High Queen, is about to make a mistake that could cost his life. </div>
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At the age of nine, Finnikin is warned by the gods that he must sacrifice a pound of flesh to save his kingdom. He stands on the rock of the three wonders with his friend Prince Balthazar and Balthazar's cousin, Lucian, and together they mix their blood to safeguard Lumatere. </div>
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Ten years later, Finnikin is summoned to another rock--to meet Evanjalin, a young novice with a startling claim: Balthazar, heir to the throne of Lumatere, is alive. This arrogant young woman claims she'll lead Finnikin and his mentor, Sir Topher, to the prince. Instead, her leadership points them perilously toward home. Does Finnikin dare believe that Lumatere might one day rise united? Evanjalin is not what she seems, and the startling truth will test Finnikin's faith not only in her but in all he knows to be true about himself and his destiny. </div>
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Readers will immediately fall in love with 16-year-old Hope. She has bounced from place to place, serving plates of meat loaf and frittata specials to diner patrons cooked up by her aunt Addie, with whom she lives. Since changing her name from Tulip to Hope, this protagonist always tries to live up to her name, offering readers an uplifting look at politics, love, friendship, and, literally, life, as a waitress at G. T. Stoop's Welcome Stairways diner. <br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></em>Foster McFee dreams of having her own cooking show like her idol, celebrity chef Sonny Kroll. Macon Dillard's goal is to be a documentary filmmaker. Foster's mother Rayka longs to be a headliner instead of a back-up singer. And Miss Charleena plans a triumphant return to Hollywood. Everyone has a dream, but nobody is even close to famous in the little town of Culpepper. Until some unexpected events shake the town and its inhabitants - and put their big ambitions to the test. Full of humor, unforgettable characters, surprises, and lots and lots of heart, this is Joan Bauer at her most engaging.</div>
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A new <span style="color: #cc0000;"><em>ROMANCE</em></span> Series on The Wovles of Mercy Falls by Maggie Stiefvater, <strong><em><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">SHIVER</span></em></strong></div>
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Now, in Linger, they must fight to be together. For Grace, this means defying her parents and keeping a very dangerous secret about her own well-being. For Sam, this means grappling with his werewolf past . . . and figuring out a way to survive into the future. Add into the mix a new wolf named Cole, whose own past has the potential to destroy the whole pack. And Isabelle, who already lost her brother to the wolves . . . and is nonetheless drawn to Cole.</div>
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In Maggie Stiefvater's Shiver, Grace and Sam found each other. In Linger, they fought to be together. Now, in Forever, the stakes are even higher than before. Wolves are being hunted. Lives are being threatened. And love is harder and harder to hold on to as death comes closing in.</div>
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The Edwards Award honors an author and a specific work for significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens.<br />
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The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.<br />
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Suzanne Collins is the author of the New York Times bestselling Underland Chronicles series, which has more than one million books in print and is available in seven foreign editions. In the award-winning The Hunger Games and Catching Fire, Collins continues to explore the effects of war and violence on those coming of age. Also a successful writer for children's television, Collins lives with her family in Connecticut. Visit her at <a href="http://www.suzannecollinsbooks.com/">http://www.suzannecollinsbooks.com/</a> <br />
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PRETTY LITTLE LIARS by Sara Shepard<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://browseinside.harperteen.com/index.aspx?isbn13=9780062009548" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="129" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMGD8BRfxTRtqWdJXV-IdSYeBZ_fOPxNKNpyiDdsgH_vhqYV3b60EHX2LoyjD2SyjBaZdxO0vBNZ5-1mf8hXXWcQB3lu2b3JmcqsVOfIIAhPHGLawTUAqlpHZ4FhDYyubI2Sa4RWE6bQ/s320/preetty+little+liars.jpg" width="320" /></a>BOOK DESCRIPTION:</div>Everyone has something to hide—especially high school juniors Spencer, Aria, Emily, and Hanna. <br />
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Spencer covets her sister's boyfriend. Aria's fantasizing about her English teacher. Emily's crushing on the new girl at school. And Hanna uses some ugly tricks to stay beautiful. But they've all kept an even bigger secret since their friend Alison vanished. How do I know? Because I know everything about the bad girls they were and the naughty girls they are now. And guess what? I'm telling.<br />
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<a href="http://www.prettylittleliars.com/author/">Sara Shepard</a><br />
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The last few years have been pretty amazing for author Sara Shepard. First, her debut book series, Pretty Little Liars, became a bestseller. Then it inspired a hit TV show. Now ABC Family is producing a pilot based on her sophomore effort, <em>The Lying Game</em>. The pretty little truth is: success hasn't changed her one bit. Check out our Q&A with Sara and flip through the personal photos she shared with us to learn more about the woman behind the Liars. <br />
<a href="http://harperteen.com/feature/pretty-little-liars/books.html">About her book</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179904333717677556.post-12097556470345937452010-03-23T08:58:00.002-07:002010-03-23T09:17:09.580-07:00The Truth About Forever<a href="http://galleryofportraits.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/truth.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 167px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 248px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://galleryofportraits.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/truth.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Macy's summer stretches before her, carefully planned and outlined- she will spend her days sitting at the library information desk, she will spend her evenings studying for the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">SATs</span>, and her spare time will be used to help her obsessive mother prepare for the big opening of the townhouse section of her luxury development. But Macy's plans don't anticipate a surprising and chaotic job with Wish Catering, a motley crew of new friends, or ... Wes. Tattooed, artistic, anything-but-expected Wes. He doesn't fit Macy's life at all--so why does she feel so comfortable with him? So ... happy? What is it about him that makes her let down her guard and finally talk about how much she misses her father, who died before her eyes the year before? Sarah <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Dessen</span> delivers a page-turning novel that carries readers on a roller coaster of denial, grief, comfort, and love as we watch a broken but resilient girl pick up the pieces of her life and fit them back together.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179904333717677556.post-71291345868804770972010-03-23T08:43:00.000-07:002010-03-23T08:54:19.411-07:00<a href="http://www.rcmspta.org/assets/images/sarah-dessen-headshot.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 139px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 210px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.rcmspta.org/assets/images/sarah-dessen-headshot.jpg" /></a> <span style="color:#000000;">While Sarah Dessen was born on June 6, 1970</span><span style="color:#000000;"> in Evanston, Illinois, she was raised in North Carolina.</span><span style="color:#000000;"> Both of her parents were professors at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. </span><span style="color:#000000;">which Dessen later attended from 1988 to 1993 She graduated with highest honors with a degree in English </span><span style="color:#000000;">with an emphasis in creative writing.</span><span style="color:#000000;"> Dessen sold her first book, </span><a title="That Summer" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/That_Summer"><span style="color:#000000;">That Summer</span></a><span style="color:#000000;">, three years after she graduated.</span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Dessen#cite_note-1#cite_note-1"></a><span style="color:#000000;"> Two of her novels, </span><a title="That Summer" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/That_Summer"><span style="color:#000000;">That Summer</span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> and </span><a title="Someone Like You (novel)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Someone_Like_You_(novel)"><span style="color:#000000;">Someone Like You</span></a><span style="color:#000000;">, were the basis for </span><a title="How to Deal" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Deal"><span style="color:#000000;">How to Deal</span></a><span style="color:#000000;">, a 2003 movie starring Mandy Moore</span><span style="color:#000000;">. Her novel </span><a title="Just Listen (novel)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_Listen_(novel)"><span style="color:#000000;">Just Listen</span></a><span style="color:#000000;">, was released in April 2006 and subsequently reached number two on the New York Times Book Review.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179904333717677556.post-26378377417929037102010-03-23T08:35:00.000-07:002010-03-23T08:43:08.103-07:00Just Listen<a href="http://shonasbookshelves.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/just-listen1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 169px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 222px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://shonasbookshelves.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/just-listen1.jpg" /></a> Annabel Greene is the girl who has everything, loads of friends, she is a top student, popular cheerleader, and the prom queen- at least that's who she plays in the commercial for Kopf's Department store. In real life, Annabel is the girl who has nothing. She does not have a best friend or anyone to talk to about her problems. Then, she meets Owen Armstrong- intense, obsessed with music, and is always determined to tell the truth. Can a girl who hates direct confrontation find a way to connect with a guy who thrives on it? Find out.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179904333717677556.post-16662553903197456002010-03-05T09:02:00.000-08:002010-03-05T10:17:39.015-08:00The Princess Diaries Series<a href="http://www.bearly-read-books.com/shop_image/product/AB10141.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 278px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 196px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.bearly-read-books.com/shop_image/product/AB10141.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />Mia is a teenage girl who finds out she is next for the Genovian throne. In no way is she ready to take her spot as queen. Now that she realizes she is going to be queen; she spends all of her time doing one of three things: preparing for her nerve-racking entree into Genovian society, slogging through the congestion unique to Manhattan in December, and avoiding further smooches from her hapless boyfriend. Kenny. Find out how Mia makes it to the top.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.bethanyhiitola.com/blog/uploaded_images/meg-cabot---color-picture-793523.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 179px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 293px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.bethanyhiitola.com/blog/uploaded_images/meg-cabot---color-picture-793523.jpg" /></a></div>About the Author: Meg Cabot<br /><br /><br />Meggin Cabot was born on February 1, 1967 in Bloomington, Indiana. She is an American chick-lit author of romantic comedies for teens and adults. She has written and published over fifty books, and is best known for<span style="color:#000000;"> </span><a title="The Princess Diaries" href="http://megcabot.com/princessdiaries/index.php"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">The Princess Diaries</span></a><span style="color:#000000;">,</span> later made by Walt Disney Pictures into two feature films.<br /><br />Other links:<br /><p><a href="http://www.megcabot.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc33cc;">Meg Cabot Official Site</span></a></p><p><a href="http://www.harperteen.com/contests/megcabot/bookshelf.aspx"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc33cc;">Books by Meg Cabot</span></a><br /></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bethanyhiitola.com/blog/uploaded_images/meg-cabot---color-picture-793523.jpg"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179904333717677556.post-44138680774194308402010-02-25T08:50:00.001-08:002010-02-25T08:58:14.915-08:00Speak<a href="http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/youth/teentopix/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/speak.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 255px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/youth/teentopix/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/speak.jpg" /></a><br /><div>As soon as Melinda Sordino steps into Merryweather High, she knows that she is an outcast. She busted an end-of-summer party by calling the cops, so her old friends won't talk to her. She goes in to a state of silence and does not associate with anyone. She keeps to herself; however, that's not so easy either. There is something bothering her, something that she can't seem to get out of her mind. She knows she needs to reveal the truth, she must speak. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179904333717677556.post-13917531709717785122010-02-24T08:46:00.000-08:002010-02-24T08:59:12.682-08:00The Sea Of Monsters<a href="http://rgr-static1.tangentlabs.co.uk/images/bau/97814231/9781423103349/0/0/plain/sea-of-monsters.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 176px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 220px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://rgr-static1.tangentlabs.co.uk/images/bau/97814231/9781423103349/0/0/plain/sea-of-monsters.jpg" /></a><br />Percy Jackson's seventh grade year has been surprisingly quiet- too quiet. When a gang of Laistrygonians arrive at school and start using balls of fire in the PT dodgeball game, Percy knows something is amiss. The innocent game of dodgeball quickly turns into a death match. The unexpected arrival of his friend Annabeth brings more bad news. The magical borders that protect Camp Half-Blood have been poisoned by a mysterious enemy. Unless Percy finds a way to conquer the enemy, the only safe haven for the demigods will be banished forever.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179904333717677556.post-80408997111259503772010-02-24T08:41:00.001-08:002010-02-24T09:01:34.751-08:00The Hunger Games<a href="http://readwhatyouknow.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/thehungergames.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 212px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 290px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://readwhatyouknow.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/thehungergames.jpg" /></a> In a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining capitol surrounded by twelve outlying district. The Capitol is harsh and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl to participate in the annual Hunger games, a fight to the death. Katniss Everdeen, a sixteen-year-old, lives with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she steps forward to take her sister's place in the Games. She has been close to death before and survival for her is a second nature. She knows that if she wants to win she will have to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179904333717677556.post-53261259355783651462010-02-24T08:40:00.001-08:002010-02-25T08:44:35.731-08:00Point Blank<a href="http://www.balfronhigh.org.uk/library/images/point_blank.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 166px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.balfronhigh.org.uk/library/images/point_blank.jpg" /></a><br /><div>When a series of mysterious deaths occur, agent M16 assigns Alex rider a fourteen year old reluctant spy, to the case. Before he knows it, Alex is stuck in a remote boarding school high atop the Swiss Alps with the sons of the rich and powerful. Something feels wrong, very wrong; these former juvenile delinquents have turned into well-behaved and respectful boys. In the end, it is up to Alex to find out who is behind this evil plot. The clock is ticking- is Alex's luck about to run out?</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179904333717677556.post-9111634449002521812010-02-24T08:39:00.000-08:002010-02-24T08:40:34.431-08:00The Blind SideMichael Oher, is one of thirteen children by a mother who is addicted to crack. He does not know his real name, his birthplace, or how to read or write. His life is transformed after a rich white Evangelical family picks him up off the streets. He takes up football and his grades slowly start to improve.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179904333717677556.post-71008687442940260342010-02-24T08:36:00.000-08:002010-02-25T08:49:51.559-08:00The Fire Within<a href="http://www.mtlaurel.lib.nj.us/child/childimages/firewithin.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 169px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 217px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.mtlaurel.lib.nj.us/child/childimages/firewithin.jpg" /></a><br /><div>David discovers a collection of clay dragons that come to life when he moves in with Liz and her eleven-year-old daughter, Lucy. David's own special dragon inspires him to write a story and reveal the secrets behind a mystery. In order to save his dragon, David must master the magic of the fire within.<br /></div><div> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179904333717677556.post-41079047177133897292010-02-22T14:50:00.001-08:002010-02-22T15:15:52.143-08:00Dear John<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Txb4duKe4vvQu7FTnL6f_v_Jx9hlanmpFaSti0YMcGhX0znExXUr3XXzcy2SoOBnnH0Ax0JbgiPElrBOuNojFYE0U1FI8ryzphdAHgAJ6xyix3E8TpxHV-Zbr2rS5AswAl0euYrLKA/s1600-h/DearJohn.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 101px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441204506706430002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Txb4duKe4vvQu7FTnL6f_v_Jx9hlanmpFaSti0YMcGhX0znExXUr3XXzcy2SoOBnnH0Ax0JbgiPElrBOuNojFYE0U1FI8ryzphdAHgAJ6xyix3E8TpxHV-Zbr2rS5AswAl0euYrLKA/s320/DearJohn.jpg" /></a>From <a href="http://www.nicholassparks.com/">http://www.nicholassparks.com/</a><br /><br />An angry rebel, John dropped out of school and enlisted in the Army, not knowing what else to do with his life--until he meets the girl of his dreams, Savannah. Their mutual attraction quickly grows into the kind of love that leaves Savannah waiting for John to finish his tour of duty, and John wanting to settle down with the woman who has captured his heart. But 9/11 changes everything. John feels it is his duty to re-enlist. And sadly, the long separation finds Savannah falling in love with someone else. "Dear John," the letter read...and with those two words, a heart was broken and two lives were changed forever. Returning home, John must come to grips with the fact that Savannah, now married, is still his true love—and face the hardest decision of his life.<br /><br />Review this bookUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0