November Blues by Sharon Draper is a sequel to her Coretta Scott King Honor book The Battle for Jericho. The story revolves not only around Jericho, but also around his cousin's girlfriend, November. When a horrible accident robs Jericho and November of one of the only people they care about, will the two teens be able to deal with the aftermath of their loved one's death without falling apart?
The Icebound Land is the eagerly awaited third book in John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series. Halt has sworn to rescue his young apprentice, kidnapped by ruthless Skandian slave-traders, even though it means defying the king himself. Joined in his quest by warrior student Horace, the two men find themselves traversing the frozen northern islands, where they must battle a ruthless black-clad knight as they attempt to rescue their friend.
The Craftster Guide to Nifty, Thrifty, and Kitschy Crafts by Leah Kramer offers a marvelous collection of fifty different craft projects, nearly all of which originate from the 1950s and 1960s. Each craft comes complete with concise instuctions, full-color images, and a load of laugh-out-loud humor.
Infernal Devices is the third in Philip Reeve's Hungry City Chronicles, taking place nearly 20 years after the previous book, Predator's Gold. Tom and Hester now have a daughter named Wren, who longs for something more than the quiet town they live in. However, being kidnapped isn't exactly what she had in mind. Nevertheless, before Wren knows it, the young teenager has set off a series of events that will lead both her and her parents into a hair-raising adventure, surrounded by enemies both old and new.
Okay, everyone, that's it for right now. If any of these books sound like fun, just click on the hyper-linked title and it will take you to the Arlington Public Library's catalog, so you can place a hold.
~Miranda
1 comment:
Rangers Apprentice looks REALLYYYYY GOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Northeast Rox the house!!!!!!!!!!!!
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