Spring break Reading

It's just around the corner!  And whether you are traveling to somewhere or are staying home (a staycation) you need a good book to read!  We have lots of new titles in the library.

CFHS donated a whole new series to us, Pendragon by D.J. McHale and it has 10 books total which should keep many of you reading.

Stella by Starlight by Sharon M. Draper: Stella lives in the segregated South—in Bumblebee, North Carolina, to be exact about it. Some stores she can go into. Some stores she can’t. Some folks are right pleasant. Others are a lot less so. To Stella, it sort of evens out, and heck, the Klan hasn’t bothered them for years. But one late night, later than she should ever be up, much less wandering around outside, Stella and her little brother see something they’re never supposed to see, something that is the first flicker of change to come, unwelcome change by any stretch of the imagination. (amazon)

El Deafo by CeCe Bell: Starting at a new school is scary, even more so with a giant hearing aid strapped to your chest! At her old school, everyone in Cece's class was deaf. Here she is different. She is sure the kids are staring at the Phonic Ear, the powerful aid that will help her hear her teacher. Too bad it also seems certain to repel potential friends. (Good Reads) This is a graphic novel written by CeCe Bell, she is hearing-impaired herself just like the main character and she is married to Tom Angleberger of Origami Yoda fame!

If you are reading this by Trent Reedy:  Mike was seven when his father was killed in mysterious circumstances in Afghanistan. Eight years later, the family still hasn't recovered: Mike's mom is overworked and overprotective; his younger sister Mary feels no connection to the father she barely remembers; and in his quest to be "the man of the family," Mike knows he's missing out on everyday high school life.(scholastic) Trent served overseas in Afghanistan and has published several books dealing with the aftermath of war.

Rain, Reign by Ann M. Martin: Rose Howard has Asperger’s syndrome, and an obsession with homonyms (even her name is a homonym). She gave her dog Rain a name with two homonyms (Reign, Rein), which, according to Rose’s rules of homonyms, is very special. Rain was a lost dog Rose’s father brought home. Rose and Rain are practically inseparable. And they are often home alone, as Rose’s father spends most evenings at a bar, and doesn’t have much patience for his special-needs daughter.

Just as a storm hits town, Rain goes missing. Now Rose has to find her dog, even if it means leaving her routines and safe places to search. (Good Reads) 

Steelheart (#1) and Firefight (#2) are two new fantasy/dystopian titles by Brandon Sanderson: Ten years ago, calamity came.  It was a burst in the sky that gave ordinary people extraordinary powers.  the awed public started calling them Epics.  Epics are no friends of man.  With incredible gifts came the desire to rule.  And to rule man, you must crush his will.  (cover flap)