Since I'm on a zombie kick, I thought I'd add a few new titles hanging out on our shelves.
Jack and Jill Went Up to Kill by Michael Spradlin
Need a refresher course on your nursery rhymes? This book will offer you an undead, twisted version of the originals.
The Walking Dead, Volume 3 Safety Behind Bars by Robert Kirkman
We have the first three volumes in graphic novel print. Whether you're a fan of the TV series or simply love zombies, these books will leave you wanting more.
The Walking Dead Chronicles The Official Companion Book by Paul Ruditis
This is the official guide to one of the most popular shows on AMC right now. The story tells of a sheriff deputy who leads a group of survivors in a postapocalyptic world. Full of colorful graphics.
The Cellar by A.J. Whitten
Though this book has been out since the spring of '11,
it JUST caught my eye as I was glancing
through our newer younger adult titles. I'm not sure what
compelled me to physically pick it up, other than the reference
sentence leading into the title:
"Romeo and Juliet meet the living dead in..."
Really Romeo and Juliet meet the living dead?
Zombies?
Hmmm...Though I'm a fan of watching Zombie TV, I generally don't read zombie books, but I'll give any book a few chapters.
Initially, the voice of the book--Meredith--seemed rough in flow. But as I took myself 'there' as a teen, the voice made perfect sense. It sounded as if a teen was actually telling the story--not an adult in teens clothing. And then I was off....
I surprised myself by getting caught up in the main characters, Adrien--the 'Romeo-Zombie', Heather--his unknowing,angsty Juliet, and the families who don't want to see them together. The author did a great job adding in enough gruesome detail in the filler paragraphs and chapters, that lead the readers wanting more zombie action.
My heart was racing as the book had a shocker ending I never saw coming! Whether you're adult or teen who's looking for a quick zombie read, this book will keep you entertained. You may even find yourself wondering what your neighbor is keeping in their own cellar.
Grades 6- 9
Teen Advisory Board meeting
Thursday, November 17, 4pm – 5pm
Please attend the meeting for your specific grade.
Are you interested in becoming a Teen Advisory Board member? If so, register and come to this meeting.
TAB Meetings are for teens who want to get involved. We'll come up with ideas to encourage teens to visit the library more often for programs and services that better suit their needs and interests.
The group's purpose is to help make the library more interesting, fun, and friendly.
With all the basement remodeling, we've decided to expand our graphic novel section.
In the near future you can find the GN's next to the Manga section, but until then
you'll have to check out some of our new selections:
Blood Work
by Kim Harrison
Detectives Ivy and Rachel, vampire and witch, fight the evils of Cincinnati's
supernatural life. Part of The Hollows Series, Blood Work is the prequel to
Dead Witch Walking.
Castle: Richard Castle's Deadly Storm
by Brian Michael Bendis
"Castle's hero, Derrick Storm, comes to life in the pages of this
all new graphic novel. This 'adaptation' of derrick Storm's first novel
takes our hero from the gritty world of the private eye all the way
to the globe-hopping intrique of the CIA."
On your mark
Get ready
Set
Go!
If you haven't heard, November is national novel writing month.
You are either thinking:
Woo-hoo!
So what?
Or oh, that's nice (with alittle sarcasm thrown in)
What I like about the Young Writers Program is that
YOU, yes YOU!, get to decide what you want your goal to be.
Do you want to write the next exciting novel or
do you want to finish a short story?
Completely up to you!
Even if you don't call yourself a writer, you have the
ability to write--even if that means journalling your day.
Good luck and enjoy.
One of the many new titles I JUST checked in to circulate from our library is
"Wonkenstein: The Creature from my Closet" by Obert Sue.
If you are the tiniest bit a Diary of a Wimpy Kid fan, then hands down you will enjoy this book. Written in a similiar middle school boy voice, 12 year old Rob will leave you laughing from the beginning. You meet his sister, who when asked in the spelling bee to spell 'beautiful'--spelled her own name--Libby; his dad, mom and little brother Kevin, aka Tuffin.
Interspersed with cartoonish drawings throught out, this is an enjoyable read--no matter your age.
Reading through Book Page this morning, I was drawn to the question regarding parents asking about their daughter writing fan fiction.
The website Fanfiction is referenced--so I thought I'd hop on the bandwagon and head over to this cite. I've heard of fan fiction, but hadn't gone any further. All I can say is WOW!
As a self-proclaimed writer from kindergarten, I fell in love with the fact that there is a ton of writing going on --and with teens!! I haven't delved in completely, but enough to see that there is a place for writing teens (and adults) to share their interests--whether it be a certain character or character setting.
What character would you write about? Or setting?
Interesting.
