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April 24, 2008
Middlesex Visit
Here comes summer...
And our annual spring visit to Middlesex! We'll be visiting Middlesex Middle School May 28 & 29.
We're bringing new books in every genre and information about summer programs for teens, from beading to martial arts.
See you there!
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April 22, 2008
Teen Book Bloggers Review The Hollow People
Here's the latest review from our teen book bloggers!
Title: The Promises of Dr. Sigmundus, Book1 The Hollow People
Author: Brian Keaney
Month/Year of Publication: Sep/2007
Reviewer: S - Grade 10
On an island where having dreams means being branded a maniac and everyone has their own place in society the harsh laws of Dr. Sigmundus reign control of every aspect of life. Dante is nothing but a kitchen boy, while Bea is the daughter of physicians. The two meet accidentally and quickly grow fast as friends. They start to share their ideas and their dreams and knowing how dangerous it was to do so. With the arrival of a infamous prisoner to the islands asylum they begin to wonder if all promises they've based their life on is nothing more than an illusion in the scheme of things. Will they turn their backs on everything they've ever knew and fight or will they stay and be broken down by the promises of Dr. Sigmundas?
This book is a great read and I encourage others to read it as well.
Purchase Recommendation: Possibly purchase
Age Recommendation: This book is geared to middle school students
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April 17, 2008
Amazing Duct Tape Creations
Did you know that duct tape is not only extremely useful around the house, but has also taken on a life of its own as a craft material? People are even using duct tape to make prom dresses.
In our Duct Tape Mania program at the Library yesterday, we made wallets, bags, cell phone covers, and even duct tape roses. Our hands got a little sticky, but that couldn't stop us! Now we all have fashionable and one-of-a-kind items to turn heads this spring and summer. Yay for duct tape!
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April 16, 2008
Teen Book Bloggers Review The Debutante
Had a lovely surprise today - one of our teen reviewers stopped by the Library today and dropped off her review of The Debutante by Kathryn Williams (of which I would looove to have a cover image, but it isn't out until May, and I cannot find a cover image anywhere). At our April Galley Party, 15 teens attended and took home free advance copies of books, in exchange agreeing to be 'guest bloggers' on our teen site. So, in the first of many such posts (I hope!) and without further ado, here is her review.
The Debutante by Kathryn Williams
Reviewer: B
Annie is your typical high school senior, dealing with the stress of college applications, school, and cheating ex-boyfriends. Aside from the stress, her life is great. But then she arrives home from school one day to hear her father announce that they are moving back to his hometown. Now Annie is being thrust into the southern culture with her overbearing grandmother threatening to not pay for her schooling if she does not become a debutante. Before Annie knows what has hit her, she's on a roller coaster ride of emotions and trials to becoming the lady her grandmother "knows is in there somewhere" otherwise she may be stuck in the south for good. This story contains all the elements of a typical teenage drama but has a refreshing style. As opposed to the mundane predictable plotline common in pop literature, this story stays closer to home and explores the bonds that arise between people whether it be in friendship or love. I would highly recommend this book to any teenage girl that is looking for a light read that will bring a smile to your face.
Happy Reading!
Should the Library purchase? B said: Possibly purchase, average book
Suggested age? B said: high school students
Thanks, B, for being our first teen reviewer. For my other teen reviewers, if you have an avatar (computer generated image that looks nothing like the real you!), feel free to email it, and I'll include it with your review!
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