New Books           March 2010

 

Almond, David                                                                                              Contemporary Fiction

            Raven Summer

Led to an abandoned baby by a raven, Liam meets two foster children who have experienced the world's violence in very different ways as he struggles to understand war, family problems, and friends who grow apart.

 

Anhalt, Ariela                                                                                                Contemporary Fiction

            Freefall

Luke prefers avoiding conflict and letting others make his decisions, but he is compelled to choose whether or not to stand by the best friend whose reckless behavior has endangered Luke and may have caused another student's death.

 

Bullen, Alexandra                                                                                                     Fantasy

            Wish

After her vivacious twin sister dies, Olivia moves with her parents to San Francisco, where she meets a magical seamstress who grants her one wish.

 

 

Cashore, Kristin                                                                                                        Audio Book

            Fire                  [read by Xanthe Elbrick]

Fire is the last human-shaped monster, with unimaginable beauty and the ability to control the minds of those around her, but even with these gifts she cannot escape the strife that overcomes her world.

 

Christiansen, Jeff                                                                                          Graphic Novel

            Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe   [v. 11]

Heroes, villains, supporting characters, countries, items and alternate realities from Sabreclaw to the Terrible Trio are included in this eleventh volume of the Marvel Sourcebook.

 

Dolamore, Jaclyn                                                                                                      Fantasy

            Magic Under Glass

A wealthy sorcerer's invitation to sing with his automaton leads Nimira into political intrigue, enchantments, and a friendship with a fairy prince who needs her help

 

Flanagan, John                                                                                                          Fantasy

            Erak’s Ransom            [Ranger’s Apprentice 7]

On a mission to pay the ransom of a new ally, apprentice Will and his friends find themselves in a desert wasteland awash with enemies.

 

Han, Jenny                                                                                                     Contemporary Fiction

            Summer I Turned Pretty

Belly spends the summer she turns sixteen at the beach just as she does every summer, but this time things are very different.

 

Harvey, Alyxandra                                                                                                   Fantasy

            Hearts at Stake

As her momentous sixteenth birthday approaches, Solange Drake, the only born female vampire in 900 years, is protected by her large family of brothers and her human best friend Lucy from increasingly persistent attempts on her life by the powerful vampire queen and her followers.

 

Lupica, Mike                                                                                                             Sports Fiction

            Million Dollar Throw

Nate's family is feeling the stress of the troubled economy and his best friend is going blind, so when he gets a chance to win a million dollars if he can complete a pass during the halftime of a New England Patriot's game, he is nearly overwhelmed by the pressure to succeed.

 

Mahy, Margaret                                                                                                        Fantasy

            Magician of Hoad

A young farm boy who possesses mysterious powers is chosen to be the court's royal magician but because of the intertwined ambitions, he may not live long enough to discover his destiny.

 

Manning, Matthew                                                                                                   Graphic Novel

            Wolverine: Inside the World of the Living Weapon

Everything everyone ever needs to know about Wolverine's history, Logan's rather extensive past, and his alternate futures is contained in this illustrated encyclopedia.

 

Noel, Alyson                                                                                                               Fantasy

            Shadowland                [Immortals 3]

Ever and Damen have traveled through countless past lives and fought off the world's darkest enemies to be together, but just as their long-awaited destiny is within reach, a powerful curse threatens them.

 

Patterson, James                                                                                                       Fantasy

            Witch & Wizard

Removed from their home and put into prison, a brother and sister must rediscover their supernatural powers in order to save themselves, their parents and the world.

 

Preble, Joy                                                                                                                 Fantasy

            Dreaming Anastasia

Modern day Anne may have the power to rescue Grand Duchess Anastasia from imprisonment.  Fortunately she has Ethan, who’s waited nearly a century to find her, to help.

 

Shepard, Sara                                                                                    Contemporary Mystery

            Heartless         [Pretty Little Liars 7]

After Spencer, Emily, Hanna, and Aria think they have seen Ali, their missing and presumed dead friend, they pursue clues from a mysterious stalker, trying to find out if she is still alive.

 

Takaya, Natsuki                                                                                                        Graphic Novel

            Phantom Dream          [v.4]

Asahi struggles with her new powers and guilt over what happened in the past, while Tamaki strives to control the continuing outbreak of chaos in the present.

 

Taylor, Laini                                                                                                              Fantasy

            Lips Touch Three Times

These three tales of supernatural love pivot on a kiss that is no mere kiss, but an action with profound consequences for the kissers' souls.

 

Zarr, Sara                                                                              Audio Book: Contemporary Fiction

            Once was Lost                        [Read by Sara Zarr]

Samara, who feels emotionally abandoned by her parents, begins to question her faith as the tragedy of a missing girl enfolds in her small town.

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