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Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie

Steven's younger brother has always been annoying. Then he ends up as the center of Steven's life when he is diagnosed with cancer. Steven's life completely changes after that.
This is a wonderful, heart-warming book. It shows how very important family is in a time of crisis. I suggest this to all readers.

Books as Holiday Gifts

Once again, Connecticut's librarians have put together a list for holiday giving of the Best Books for Teens of 2009.

On the list is Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins, the sequel to one of last year's popular picks--The Hunger Games. Readers of The Hunger Games will want to know what happens to the winners after the competition is over. Already read the sequel? Check out the list for other suggestions or stop by the library and check with our librarians.

Happy Holidays!

Teens Top Ten Winner Announced

Paper Towns by John Green was the winner of the Teens Top Ten poll. More than 11,000 teens voted all together this year. Watch the official announcement in this webcast from World Wrestling Entertainment, hosted by Divas Brie Bella and Nikki Bella and featuring John Green. Thanks to everyone from EWML who voted.

More on "Crazy Beautiful"

Author Lauren Baratz-Logsted visits here at the library next Saturday, October 24th at 2PM. The library now has a copy of her book, Crazy Beautiful, which you can reserve from our catalog. Here is the review of it from Publishers Weekly (September):
"Baratz-Logsted's modern take on Beauty and the Beast is told from the alternating points of view of two sophomores as they begin class at a new school. Beautiful, kind Aurora is immediately absorbed into the popular crowd; she and her father, the school librarian, are especially close following the death of her mother a few months earlier. Lucius's family is more troubled: since he exploded chemicals in his basement last year, blowing up part of his house as well as his forearms, his father will barely look at him. Lucius brings his past with him to the new school, both externally (in the form of the hooks that he chooses to replace his hands) and on the inside. Lucius quickly attracts the attention of Jessup, a student who harasses him and nicknames him Hooks, but also that of Aurora, who is as drawn to Lucius as he is to her. Both Aurora and Lucius are remarkably resilient given the events of the preceding year, and following the highs and lows of their blossoming relationship makes for a fast-paced and intense read."
Come next Saturday to meet and talk with the author of this book. Please register ahead for this event.

Come Meet Teen Author: Lauren Baratz-Logsted

On October 24, 2009 at 2:00 PM Lauren Baratz-Logsted, author of the new teen novel Crazy Beautiful, will be at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library to talk about her book. Crazy Beautiful, a contemporary re-visioning of Beauty & the Beast, is told in he-said/she-said fashion, about a boy with hooks for hands and a gorgeous girl who meet on their first day at a new school. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Please register for this event here.

Teen Summer Reading Favorites

Looking for a good book? Teens who came to the "End of Summer Reading Party" said these were the best books they read this summer:

• Faerie Wars by Herbie Brennan
• They Cage the Animals at Night by Jennings Michael Burch
• Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy by Ally Carter
• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
• Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz
• Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton
• Midnight Rider by Joan Hiatt Harlow
• Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
• The Clique by Lisi Harrison
• Ark Angel by Anthony Horowitz
• Long Shadows by Erin Hunter
• Martin the Warrior by Brian Jacques
• Sand Dollar Summer by Kimberly Jones
• New Spring by Robert Jordan
• Epic by Conor Kostick
• Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin

We have many of these books here at the library. Check our catalog here to see if they're checked in. Got favorites of your own? We'd love to hear about them!

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The Black Book Vol. I: Girls, Girls, Girls by Jonah Black

This book was about a boy named Jonah. He was just kicked out of his Pennsylvania school and transferred to his old (better) school in Florida. it's going to take him a while to get back into the hang of things. This book gets 4 out of 5 stars.

-Isabelle

The Black Book Vol. II: Stop, Don't Stop by Jonah Black

Finally everyone figures out why Jonah was kicked out. It was because of a girl. He had tried to save a girl and accidently drove the principal's car right into a motel. He falls for his best friend Posie but she falls for Jonah's diving opponent. Jonah is devasted. The best part of these books is that there is always a question at the end.

-Isabelle

The Beatles

This book was about the Beatles' life. Their first hit, "Please, Please, Me" was a number one hit. the Beatles in their day were more than a band or "musical act" they were a force of nature almost about everything. I love the Beatles songs and I think they should keep writing songs. I really enjoyed this book.

-Mark

Supercars

This book was about cars. My favorite car was the Chevrolet Camaro SS 1998. The super red color would look awesome in my hair. Just kidding, but this book is full of cool looking cars. I hope I get one when I'm older. I thought this book was really interesting. I'd give it a 9 out of 10.

-Mark