A Walk in Pirate's Cove
"Let's go off on a pirate walk, down by the shining sea." Two little boys and their baby sister head off down by the shore in search of treasures like black...
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KidsBookshelf Newsletter
July 27, 2012

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Arctic Giants
By Neil Christopher
Illus by Eva Widermann
"In ancient times, giants ruled the Arctic. For hundreds of years, Inuit stories of these creatures have been carried down from generation to generation, whispered in the night." This giant guide chronicles the legends of these intriguing giants of the North. The stunning black and white illustrations bring the giants to life. A pronunciation guide will help you as you read about each type of giant. (Ages 9-12)

Arctic Giants

Neil Christopher, ...

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Can You Survive the Titanic?; An Interactive Survival Adventure
By Allison Lassieur
"You are a passenger on the most spectacular ocean liner ever built - the Titanic. When the ship hits an iceberg and begins to sink, it's going to take more than luck to survive." What will you do? You choose your own path to take you through your adventure, and the choice you make can mean the difference between life and death. Chapter One sets the scene, then from there you decide which path to follow. You'll see how your station in life, your knowledge, and the choices you make affect your outcome. (Ages 9-12)

Can You Survive the Titanic?; An Int...

Allison Louise Las...

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Dark of the Moon
By Tracy Barrett
In the traditional myth of the Minotaur the Cretan Princess Ariadne falls in love with Theseus and helps him defeat her brother, the half-bull/half-human creature Minotaur. In return he marries her and takes her away from Crete, only to abandon her on the way back to Athens. But "Dark of the Moon" takes a different approach to the story. Ariadne is destined to become goddess of the moon, and knows she will lead a lonely life. But when a ship arrives one day carrying slaves from Athens, two of the passengers, Prokris and Theseus are plotting something that could change Ariadne's life and the island of Krete forever. (Young Adult)

Dark of the Moon

Tracy Barrett

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Faith and the Camp Snob (Team Cheer #1)
By Jen Jones
Faith is the new girl at school, and she's also the newest member of the Greenview Junior High cheer team, but she's not what you would think of as a typical cheerleader. Faith is shy and hates being in the spotlight. So when the camp snob, Ella, is determined to embarrass her in front of everyone at cheer camp, Faith freaks out! Does Faith have what it takes to be a cheerleader, or should she stick to the stands? (Ages 9-12)


Faith and the Camp Snob

Jen Jones

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Hunted
By Cheryl Rainfield
Fifteen-year-old Caitlyn is a Paranormal on the run with her mother from the Government's ParaTroopers and the angry Normals who think all paranormals are bad. Caitlyn's father was murdered by an angry mob of Normals when he spoke out on paranormal rights, and that same day her brother Daniel was kidnapped and they haven't seen him since. Caitlyn's mom lost her abilities after the death of her father, and the two of them are constantly on the run. Trying to hide and fit in takes its toll on Caitlyn. They move to a big city and try to blend in. Caitlyn goes to school and befriends two normals, but fears getting too close. She also finds her brother Daniel, who tries to recruit her for his cause. When Caitlyn discovers what terrible thing he has planned she knows that she will never join him, and her only option is to fight him. Will she be able to defeat the brother she still loves? An on the edge of your seat fantasy you won't want to put down! (Young Adult)

Hunted

Cheryl Rainfield

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Katie Woo Has the Flu
By Fran Manushkin
Illus by Tammie Lyon
Katie isn't feeling well, and mom tells her she has the flu, so Katie has to miss school, stay in bed, and get better. It's no fun being sick, especially when food doesn't sound good to you. But after resting a lot Katie feels better, and she gets a surprise welcome when she goes back to school. (Ages 4-8)

Katie Woo Has the Flu

Fran Manushkin, Ta...

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Nice Shot, Cupid! (Myth-O-Mania)
By Kate McMullan
Cupid is well-known for shooting his arrows and making people and gods fall in love at will. This story is told from Hades' point of view about the love story between Cupid and Psyche. The original legend appears to have it all wrong, since Cupid wasn't a handsome Greek deity but an insecure, awkward teen god with pimples, braces, and greasy hair. He was also a momma's boy. If you think you can believe Hades, King of the Underworld, about what really happened between these two lovebirds, then read on! A fun take on a mythical legend. (Ages 9-12)

Nice Shot, Cupid!

Kate McMullan, Den...

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Tales of the School Zombies
By Scott Nickel
Illus by Steve Harpster
School isn't so boring for Trevor after the Zombies arrive! This graphic novel contains four different stories about school and zombies. A fun read for zombie lovers, and kids who think school is boring without them! (Ages 9-12)

Tales of the School Zombies

Scott Nickel

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The Masterwork of a Painting Elephant
By Michelle Cuevas
Illus by Ed Young
Living on the back of an elephant might seem strange to most people, but Pigeon Jones feels safe with Birch the elephant. When Pigeon was just a baby his parents left him on the doorstep of an orphanage, but when he crawled away he came upon Birch washing cars at a car wash. With Pigeon on his back Birch leaves the car wash in pursuit of his dream of becoming an artist. Together the two make an unlikely family on a grand adventure, but they prove that all you need for a family is love. (Ages 9-12)

The Masterwork of a Painting Elephan...

Michelle Cuevas, E...

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