Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Read it Before You See It!
Incarceron, by Catherine Fisher, is a highly-rated dystopian fantasy novel which is already being cast for a movie. CSMS' seventh and eighth grade book clubs will be reading it in April, and deciding whether we agree with the glowing reviews it has received.
Friday, April 1, 2011
New Lone Star Line-Up!
Each year, members of the Texas Library Association select books to be included in the Lone Star List for middle school students. This is comparable to the Bluebonnet List for elementary age children. The list for next year has something for every reading taste. Most of these titles are already available in the library, so if one catches your eye, stop by and check it out!
Ship Breaker, by Paolo Bacigalupi. In a realistic future world after global warming has taken its toll, ship breakers scavenge the metal and oil from beached tankers. Nailer is a young ship breaker who comes upon a lucky find.
Little Blog on the Prairie, by Cathleen Bell. Genevieve's mom decides that the family should spend the summer at an authentic frontier community, in spite of Genevieve's protests. When Genevieve sneaks in her cell phone to keep in touch with her friends, and it is discovered, she must make a difficult choice.
Fat Cat, by Robin Brande. Catherine's nickname, Fat Cat, has not helped her self image, relationships with friends, or her general health. It takes a year-long experiment of giving up junk food and modern technology for Cat to realize what really matters in life.
Heist Society, by Ally Carter. Kat wants to escape the "family business" of stealing famous artworks, but she learns that her father's life is in danger and is pulled back into a life of crime.
Forgive My Fins, by Tera Childs. Lily lives the life of a mermaid, and would like Brody Bennet to join her under the sea. But things get complicated when her obnoxious neighbor gets involved.
Matched, by Ally Condie. Cassia is thrilled with the match selected for her by the Officials, her best friend Xander. But then another Match flashes on the screen. Could this be a mistake which will determine her future?
Payback Time, by Carl Deuker. There is a mysterious new player on the football team who might turn out to be the sports sensation of the year.
The Total Tragedy of a Girl Named Hamlet, by Erin Dionne. Middle school is hard enough without your genius little sister being promoted to 8th grade with you. When you also have parents who teach Shakespeare, life becomes a tragicomedy for a girl named Hamlet.
Brain Jack, by Brian Falkner. Sam, a computer hacker, uses a neuro headset to tune into other's thoughts. He receives 24 hour live feeds from the internet and gaming sites, a real barrage of information. Step into Sam's world where nothing is quite as it seems.
How to Survive Middle School, by Donna Gephart. David would love to become the next Jon Stewart. This is a farfetched dream since he is targeted by the class bully and is deserted by his best friend. Can he somehow find an audience?
Dragonfly, by Julia Golding. When Princess Taoshira and Prince Ramil are ordered to marry to form an alliance against a powerful warlord, they are horrified. But then they are kidnapped, and must find a way to put aside their differences.
Vampire Rising, by Jason Henderson. Alex Van Helsing shares the name of a legendary vampire hunter, and he may become one too.
Stuck on Earth, by David Klass. Tom, a social outcast from a dysfunctional family, is alienated and bullied by his classmates. But he also holds the fate of the human race in his hands. The question is: are we doomed?
The Grimm Legacy, by Polly Shulman. When Elizabeth takes a job in the library, she is excited to earn some extra money. But she soon learns she is not working in an ordinary library.
After Ever After, by Jordan Sonnenblick. Jeffrey and Tad are complete opposites but they are best friends. They also have something important in common: they are both cancer survivors. Now they are in middle school, and are realizing that "Living Happily Ever After" isn't all it's cracked up to be.
The Last Summer of the Death Warriors, by Francisco Stork. After Pancho's father dies and his sister is murdered, he finds himself in trouble with the law. He is placed in an orphanage where friendship, revenge, and death become intertwined.
Countdown, by Deborah Wiles. In 1962, Franny lives in the shadow of the Cold War, and life is changing faster than she can imagine. The entire United States is worried about Russia launching a nuclear bomb from Cuba. Franny's world will never be the same.
The Monstrumologist, by Richard Yancey. In 1888, twelve-year-old Will Henry is an apprentice to the Monstrumologist. Will recounts his bizarre and horrific encounters with a brutal species that feeds on human prey.
Ship Breaker, by Paolo Bacigalupi. In a realistic future world after global warming has taken its toll, ship breakers scavenge the metal and oil from beached tankers. Nailer is a young ship breaker who comes upon a lucky find.
Little Blog on the Prairie, by Cathleen Bell. Genevieve's mom decides that the family should spend the summer at an authentic frontier community, in spite of Genevieve's protests. When Genevieve sneaks in her cell phone to keep in touch with her friends, and it is discovered, she must make a difficult choice.
Fat Cat, by Robin Brande. Catherine's nickname, Fat Cat, has not helped her self image, relationships with friends, or her general health. It takes a year-long experiment of giving up junk food and modern technology for Cat to realize what really matters in life.
Heist Society, by Ally Carter. Kat wants to escape the "family business" of stealing famous artworks, but she learns that her father's life is in danger and is pulled back into a life of crime.
Forgive My Fins, by Tera Childs. Lily lives the life of a mermaid, and would like Brody Bennet to join her under the sea. But things get complicated when her obnoxious neighbor gets involved.
Matched, by Ally Condie. Cassia is thrilled with the match selected for her by the Officials, her best friend Xander. But then another Match flashes on the screen. Could this be a mistake which will determine her future?
Payback Time, by Carl Deuker. There is a mysterious new player on the football team who might turn out to be the sports sensation of the year.
The Total Tragedy of a Girl Named Hamlet, by Erin Dionne. Middle school is hard enough without your genius little sister being promoted to 8th grade with you. When you also have parents who teach Shakespeare, life becomes a tragicomedy for a girl named Hamlet.
Brain Jack, by Brian Falkner. Sam, a computer hacker, uses a neuro headset to tune into other's thoughts. He receives 24 hour live feeds from the internet and gaming sites, a real barrage of information. Step into Sam's world where nothing is quite as it seems.
How to Survive Middle School, by Donna Gephart. David would love to become the next Jon Stewart. This is a farfetched dream since he is targeted by the class bully and is deserted by his best friend. Can he somehow find an audience?
Dragonfly, by Julia Golding. When Princess Taoshira and Prince Ramil are ordered to marry to form an alliance against a powerful warlord, they are horrified. But then they are kidnapped, and must find a way to put aside their differences.
Vampire Rising, by Jason Henderson. Alex Van Helsing shares the name of a legendary vampire hunter, and he may become one too.
Stuck on Earth, by David Klass. Tom, a social outcast from a dysfunctional family, is alienated and bullied by his classmates. But he also holds the fate of the human race in his hands. The question is: are we doomed?
The Grimm Legacy, by Polly Shulman. When Elizabeth takes a job in the library, she is excited to earn some extra money. But she soon learns she is not working in an ordinary library.
After Ever After, by Jordan Sonnenblick. Jeffrey and Tad are complete opposites but they are best friends. They also have something important in common: they are both cancer survivors. Now they are in middle school, and are realizing that "Living Happily Ever After" isn't all it's cracked up to be.
The Last Summer of the Death Warriors, by Francisco Stork. After Pancho's father dies and his sister is murdered, he finds himself in trouble with the law. He is placed in an orphanage where friendship, revenge, and death become intertwined.
Countdown, by Deborah Wiles. In 1962, Franny lives in the shadow of the Cold War, and life is changing faster than she can imagine. The entire United States is worried about Russia launching a nuclear bomb from Cuba. Franny's world will never be the same.
The Monstrumologist, by Richard Yancey. In 1888, twelve-year-old Will Henry is an apprentice to the Monstrumologist. Will recounts his bizarre and horrific encounters with a brutal species that feeds on human prey.
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