Dani Noir by Nova Ren Suma

If you are a fan of mystery books that aren't very scary, you will really like this book. And if you like black and white 1940s movies, you will LOVE this book. Thirteen-year-old Dani is on summer vacation in a "nothing-ever-happens" town in up-state New York. But one day a mystery begins and Dani is the only one who has the clues to unravel the mystery. This was a very quick read that I think a lot of girls will really like-it was funny, sad, mysterious, and quirky.

Candor by Pam Bachorz

Something is really wrong in the model community of Candor. Everyone  is respectful, polite and listens to their parents. But Oscar knows something is terribly wrong. The music that plays all day, every day is sending subliminal messages. Can he think for himself? Is there anything he can do to escape this "perfect" life?

When Oscar meets Nia, a newcomer to the community, he must decide whether to follow the messages or try to escape somehow.

THE HUNGER GAMES PARTY

A little advance notice for readers of this blog:

The Hunger Games party is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9! The first 50 students who sign up in the media center will get to come. Remember- you must read the book to come to the party.


There will be challenges and games and a raffle for the last book in the series - so come and sign up!!

Bad Girls Don't Die by Katie Alender

Looking for a good supernatural ghost story? Bad Girls Don't Die is a ghost story with romance and mystery and adventure thrown into the mix. Alexis is a loner with pink hair and an attitude. Add in a dysfunctional family and a haunted house and you have the makings of a novel you won't be able to put down.
Kasey, Alexis' younger sister, is acting weird - she has extreme mood swings and is devoted to her doll collection. One of her friends is blaming Kasey for breaking her arm. What is happening to Kasey and can Alexis stop it before anyone gets seriously hurt?
This is also a romance between two teenagers, who on the surface, have nothing in common.
This is a terrific, well-written book - pick it up and see for yourself!

Black and White by Paul Volponi

Wow, what a riveting book! I should warn you that there is some strong language used here, but it does add to the gritty reality of this novel.Marcus and Eddie are star basketball players destined to be given athletic scholarships to college. Marcus (African-American) and Eddie (white) desperately need money and consider working in a fast-food restaurant demeaning. So although they are basically good kids, they begin to rob people for money. This snowballs into an horrific event that will affect their entire lives - and their friendship. This book is a very fast read, but it will stay with you a long time.
Read this one -

Shooting the Moon by Frances O'Roark Dowell

Jamie Dexter and her brother TJ are Army brats - their dad is a colonel and in charge of the base in Fort Hood, Texas. This novel takes place during the Vietnam War and although both Jamie and TJ have always played "army men", when TJ decides to enlist as a medic and delay college, the family is in turmoil. Jamie who has always believed in the "Army way" begins to reconsider things after her brother sends home roll after roll of film from Vietnam for her to develop.
This is a very quick read and is beautifully written. I couldn't believe how caught up in the story I became and read this book in one sitting. I think both boys and girls will really like this very thought-provoking novel.

Twilight/New Moon Party

Vote here     Please go to the link below and vote for Team Jacob or Team Edward. Also, please answer the other questions so the "party planning committee" will know what you enjoyed and what could be improved.

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