Monday, April 25, 2016

Pick of the Week- Honor Girl

is Honor Girl by Maggie Thrash. This graphic memoir tells the author's experience at summer camp when she was fifteen in 2000. Though the camp is conservative and encourages Christian values, Maggie falls in love with Erin, one of the eighteen year old counselors. The story is touching and will remind all readers of lazy early teenage summers, lingering middle school drama, and longing of first love.

Monday, April 11, 2016

Pick of the Week- The Glass Sword

is The Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard. This is the second book in the Red Queen series (the first book was a pick of the week last year). After Mare's escape from the palace, she must decide what her role will be in the Scarlet Guard. She believes that Cal is just as eager to get revenge against the Silver royal family, but will the rest of the guard trust him as Mare does? As you learn more about the complex world This exciting continuation of last year's first installment, the Glass Sword will keep you on your toes wondering who to trust.

Monday, April 4, 2016

Pick of the Week- The Pluto Files

is The Pluto Files by Neil deGrasse Tyson. Informative and funny, this book tells the story of Pluto from its discovery to its demotion to dwarf planet. It is littered with comics, illustrations, and solid science and history of Pluto. Aside from the comics, the writing is also funny and engaging. For example, Tyson points out that we could save on packaging materials if we used spherical containers, "...but practical matters prevail. Spheres don't pack or stack well and nobody wants to chase packaged goods down the aisle after it rolls off the shelves. We already do this for apples and oranges." You will chuckle at the dry humor while learning about the solar system.