tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10226403044297116002011-10-14T05:42:29.095-07:00Mrs. Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898699975183384913noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022640304429711600.post-61888288580193524292011-01-13T06:54:00.001-08:002011-01-14T06:18:41.730-08:00The HHS Media Center rang in 2011 with a big order of new books. Most are on the 2011-2012 Tayshas List, which is a collection of books selected as some of the best for high school students from the previous year. Here's a few of the books you will want to check out.<br /><br />- <em>Gringolandia: A Novel </em>by Lyn Miller-Lachmann.<br />Set during the politically chaotic 1980s in Chile, one family's struggles to stay united during a cruel dictatorship is seen through a first-person narrative from the perspective of various family members.<br /><br />-<em>The Secret to Lying </em>by<em> </em>Todd Mitchell.<br />James starts his sophomore year at a new school, this one being a private boarding school. He uses the fresh start to completely reinvent himself into a very unforgettabe character.<br /><br />-<em>Before I Fall</em> by Lauren Oliver.<br />After dying in a car crash, Samantha relives that fateful day over and over until the seventh day, when Samantha finally discovers a way to save herself.<br /><br />-<em>Dirty Little Secrets</em> by C.J. Omolulu.<br />When her mother dies unexpectedly, 16-year-old Lucy must find a way to keep her mother's compulsive hoarding a secret from friends, family, and the media.<br /><br />- <em>Marching for Freedom: Walk Together, Children, and Don't You Grow Weary</em> by Elizabeth Partridge.<br />A fantastic photo essay describing the civil rights movement leading up to Dr. Martin Luther King's historic march from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery.<br /><br />-<em>The Interrogation of Gabriel James</em> by Charlie Price.<br />After witnessing a double murder, sophomore Gabriel James relates the shocking crimes that appeara s flashbacks during a police interrogation.<br /><br />-<em>Sorta Like a Rockstar</em> by Matthew Quick.<br />Though living in a school bus with her mother, Amber Appleton continues to see life's glass as half-full, visiting the elderly in the nursing home, teaching a Korean woman English, and taking care of veteran and his dog; however, will the burden of a tragic event be too much for her to overcome?<br /><br />-<em>Wish You Were Dead</em> by Todd Strasser.<br />Madison, a senior in a New York high school, tries to uncover who is responsible for the disappearance of her friends after an anonymous, bullied blogger writes that she wishes the friends were dead. Will Madison be next?<br /><br />-<em>The Monstrumologist</em> by Rick Yancey.<br />Will Henry chronicles the story of his boss, a monster hunter, as they pursue a man-eating Anthropophagi. Very gruesome for those that enjoy horror stories, and it's the first book of a new series!<br /><br />-<em>Borderline</em> by Allan Stratton.<br />When his father is accused of being a member of a terrorist group, Sami Sabiri puts aside their differences and risks his life to uncover the truth of his father's involvement.<br /><br />There are many, many books to enjoy as the cold weather keeps you indoors. Come in and see what we have to offer!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1022640304429711600-6188828858019352429?l=henriettalibrary.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898699975183384913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022640304429711600.post-47318125805301516372010-04-23T12:48:00.000-07:002010-04-26T06:12:45.768-07:00<div>Welcome to my first ever blog! I just got back from the Texas Library Conference and found a lot of great books that I think you'll enjoy. If you want to find out what others are saying about some of your favorites books and authors, I would encourage you to join Shelfari, a social network for readers. Here's a rundown of some of the newest releases.</div><br /> <br /><div></div><br /> <br /><div><em>Num8ers </em>by Rachel Ward- Do you want to know the date of your death? Do you want to know when loved ones will die? Jem has the gift of knowing, because she can see the date of death above every person's head she meets. As a result, Jem doesn't like to make eye contact with people, nor does she want to form relationships with anyone. That changes when she meets Spider, and Jem decides to break through her fears and bond with someone. On a trip to an amusement park, Jem realizes that every tourist she passes has the exact same date of death over their heads. What disaster is about to happen? Can Jem use her "gift" to save others? Find out by reading Rachel Ward's <em>Num8ers.</em></div> <br /><div><em></em> </div> <br /><div><em>My Invisible Boyfriend </em>by Susie Day. Heidi is unpopular, and to remedy that problem, she creates a fake boyfriend, even going so far as to create an online profile for him. Problems ensue, however, when her friends start seeking the boyfriend's advice about their problems, including their problems with Heidi. To make matters worse, someone has contacted Heidi and told her he knows what she's up to. Will Heidi's friends find out about her deception, and will she find love with a real boyfriend? Read <em>My Invisible Boyfriend.</em></div> <br /><div><em></em> </div> <br /><div><em>The Blind Side</em> by Michael Lewis. Based on the true story of NFL player Michael Oher, this is a great and uplifting book for the sports fan, or for anyone who likes to root for the underdog. Oher, one of 13 children to a drug-addicted mother, finds an unlikely home and source of support with a prosperous family who provides the stability he needs to develop his extraordinary athletic skills. </div> <br /><div> </div> <br /><div>These are just a few of the newest books in the HHS library. Come by and check them out today!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1022640304429711600-4731812580530151637?l=henriettalibrary.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15898699975183384913noreply@blogger.com0