High School Fiction
E/A MacCall, Michaela. Prisoners in the Palace. Chronicle Books, 2010. 364 p. 9780811873000 $16.99
Liza is just 17 when her parents die in a tragic carriage accident, leaving her orphaned, penniless and in debt. Everything changes when she gets a job as a lady's maid for Princess (soon to be Queen) Victoria. Suddenly she's uncovering a plot to keep Victoria off the throne and scheming with a journalist to try and stop the plot.
There is an historical note and the end and a list of recommended readings for additional information.
Sarah Mae Harper, CoLAPL- AC Bilbrew Library
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Flirt Club
High School Fiction
VG/A Daley, Cathleen. Flirt Club. Roaring Brook Press, 2011. 288 p. 9781596435728. $15.99
Annie and Isabelle are best friends and just starting the 8th grade. They just have one problem, they have trouble talking to boys. The solution? Start Flirt Club where they discuss and practice flirting techniques. After they get parts in the school musical, Flirt Club grows and so do their skills. Told exclusively in notes, journal entries and Flirt Club minutes, this is a sweet story of first love, drama geeks and true friendship.
Sarah Mae Harper, CoLAPL- AC Bilbrew Library
VG/A Daley, Cathleen. Flirt Club. Roaring Brook Press, 2011. 288 p. 9781596435728. $15.99
Annie and Isabelle are best friends and just starting the 8th grade. They just have one problem, they have trouble talking to boys. The solution? Start Flirt Club where they discuss and practice flirting techniques. After they get parts in the school musical, Flirt Club grows and so do their skills. Told exclusively in notes, journal entries and Flirt Club minutes, this is a sweet story of first love, drama geeks and true friendship.
Sarah Mae Harper, CoLAPL- AC Bilbrew Library
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
The Genius Files: Mission Unstoppable
Middle School Fiction Category
G/A Gutman, Dan. The Genius files: Mission Unstoppable. Harper. 2010. ISN: 978-0-06-182764-8.. 304p. $16.99.
Coke and Pep (Pepsi) are twin. They are both twelve turning thirteen. One day they were chased by several guys with bowling hats, unfortunately, to escape the bad guys, Coke has to push his sister Pep off the cliff. Luckily they survived the fall when someone just handed them a wingsuits before their fall. The adventure continues when Coke and Pep are going on a family cross country trip from the west coast to Washington, DC in order to attend their aunt’s wedding. They drive in an RV and make stops at various famous attractions throughout the countries. These attractions/famous locations are real and can be visited via the http address given in the book. The plot thickens when more bad guys chase after the twins and they finally met up with the man behind the Genius File, Dr. Warsaw. A quick and fast read for tweens who enjoy adventures and a touch of spy/evil plot in the mix. Dora Ho, Los Angeles Public Library.
G/A Gutman, Dan. The Genius files: Mission Unstoppable. Harper. 2010. ISN: 978-0-06-182764-8.. 304p. $16.99.
Coke and Pep (Pepsi) are twin. They are both twelve turning thirteen. One day they were chased by several guys with bowling hats, unfortunately, to escape the bad guys, Coke has to push his sister Pep off the cliff. Luckily they survived the fall when someone just handed them a wingsuits before their fall. The adventure continues when Coke and Pep are going on a family cross country trip from the west coast to Washington, DC in order to attend their aunt’s wedding. They drive in an RV and make stops at various famous attractions throughout the countries. These attractions/famous locations are real and can be visited via the http address given in the book. The plot thickens when more bad guys chase after the twins and they finally met up with the man behind the Genius File, Dr. Warsaw. A quick and fast read for tweens who enjoy adventures and a touch of spy/evil plot in the mix. Dora Ho, Los Angeles Public Library.
The Sixty-Eight Rooms
Middle School Fiction Category
G/A Malone, Marianne. The Sixty-Eight Rooms. Random House. 2010. ISN: 978-0-375-85710-2. 269p. $16.99.
One day sixth-grader Ruthie went on a field trip to the Art Institute of Chicago, she felt in love with the Thorne Rooms that are a collection of sixty-eight miniature rooms decorated in design of various era and countries. Ruthie and her best friend Jack decided to come back and visit the rooms on their own. They discovered the keys that open to the Thorne Rooms are magical and they shrink into miniature size so they can visit the various rooms. This is a cross between Alice in Wonderland and the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweller. This book is full of adventure, mystery and history. Dora Ho – Los Angeles Public Library
G/A Malone, Marianne. The Sixty-Eight Rooms. Random House. 2010. ISN: 978-0-375-85710-2. 269p. $16.99.
One day sixth-grader Ruthie went on a field trip to the Art Institute of Chicago, she felt in love with the Thorne Rooms that are a collection of sixty-eight miniature rooms decorated in design of various era and countries. Ruthie and her best friend Jack decided to come back and visit the rooms on their own. They discovered the keys that open to the Thorne Rooms are magical and they shrink into miniature size so they can visit the various rooms. This is a cross between Alice in Wonderland and the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweller. This book is full of adventure, mystery and history. Dora Ho – Los Angeles Public Library
Friday, December 31, 2010
The Oracle Rebounds
High School Fiction
VG/A. Van Diepen, Allison. The Oracle Rebounds. Harlequin, 2010. 208 p. ISBN: 9780373210213 $9.99
Sequel to The Oracle of Dating.
When Kayla and Jared break up, her head is reeling. Instead of moping around, she decides to throw herself back into working as The Oracle. As she navigates a rebound relationship with a foreign exchange student and dealing with mean girls online, Kayla ends up focusing on what is really important: her friends and family.
A great sequel that stands on its own.
Sarah Mae Harper, CoLAPL- AC Bilbrew Library
VG/A. Van Diepen, Allison. The Oracle Rebounds. Harlequin, 2010. 208 p. ISBN: 9780373210213 $9.99
Sequel to The Oracle of Dating.
When Kayla and Jared break up, her head is reeling. Instead of moping around, she decides to throw herself back into working as The Oracle. As she navigates a rebound relationship with a foreign exchange student and dealing with mean girls online, Kayla ends up focusing on what is really important: her friends and family.
A great sequel that stands on its own.
Sarah Mae Harper, CoLAPL- AC Bilbrew Library
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Sparky: The Life and Art of Charles Schulz
Adult/YA Category
G/A Gherman, Beverly. Sparky: The Life and Art of Charles Schulz. Chronicle Books. 2010. ISN: 978-0-8118-6790-0. 125p. $16.99.
The layout of this biography on the famous cartoonist Charles Schulz makes this book attractive and fun to read. It also includes many photos and the classic Peanut cartoon strips. Readers who are not familiar with his life will discover who is the real Charles Schulz. - Dora Ho, Young Adult Librarian, Los Angeles Public Library.
G/A Gherman, Beverly. Sparky: The Life and Art of Charles Schulz. Chronicle Books. 2010. ISN: 978-0-8118-6790-0. 125p. $16.99.
The layout of this biography on the famous cartoonist Charles Schulz makes this book attractive and fun to read. It also includes many photos and the classic Peanut cartoon strips. Readers who are not familiar with his life will discover who is the real Charles Schulz. - Dora Ho, Young Adult Librarian, Los Angeles Public Library.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Revolution
High School Fiction/ Historical Fiction
E/A Donnelly, Jennifer. Revolution. Delacorte Press, 2010. 496p. 978-0-385-73763-0. 18.99.
Ever since her little brother was killed two years ago, high school senior Andi Alpers’ life has sucked. She blames herself for what happened and is failing out of school, her dad has moved out and her mom has lost it completely. Everything changes when Andi’s dad forces her to come with him on a work trip to Paris. Andi becomes obsessed with the diary of a 17yo French girl from 1795, recounting her experience during the French Revolution. Even separated by two centuries, there are striking parallels between the two girls. The past and present are beautifully woven together in this fascinating story of history and redemption. You don’t have to be a fan of historical fiction to love this book. Loren Spector, LAPL, Felipe de Neve
E/A Donnelly, Jennifer. Revolution. Delacorte Press, 2010. 496p. 978-0-385-73763-0. 18.99.
Ever since her little brother was killed two years ago, high school senior Andi Alpers’ life has sucked. She blames herself for what happened and is failing out of school, her dad has moved out and her mom has lost it completely. Everything changes when Andi’s dad forces her to come with him on a work trip to Paris. Andi becomes obsessed with the diary of a 17yo French girl from 1795, recounting her experience during the French Revolution. Even separated by two centuries, there are striking parallels between the two girls. The past and present are beautifully woven together in this fascinating story of history and redemption. You don’t have to be a fan of historical fiction to love this book. Loren Spector, LAPL, Felipe de Neve
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