Nothing exciting ever happens to Ruthie until the day her class visits the Art Institute of Chicago and sees the Thorne Rooms for the first time. The Thorne Rooms are a collection of sixty-eight exquiste and realistic miniature rooms, each designed in the style of a different time and place. Ruthie can't believe how wonderful these rooms are and wants to spend the entire class trip looking at the rooms. The rooms are so realistic that Ruthie thinks it would be wonderful to explore each room firsthand. The unthinkable happens when Ruthie's best friend Jack find a mysterious key which turns out to be magical.
The audiobook edition includes an interview with author, Marianne Malone.
I would recommend this book to readers in 3rd through 5th grade. Readers who have read and enjoyed The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and Blue Balliet's mysteries will find The Sixty-Eight Rooms an exciting read.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Computer Tutors needed!
The library is open 6 days a week and tutors are needed for every one of those days. Help someone learn how to search for a job, email their grandchildren, or learn to type a letter today!
Monday, August 29, 2011
Stotan! by Chris Crutcher Book Review
It's the last swimming season for Walker, Nortie, Lion and Jeff and their swimming coach has asked them to participate in a voluntary weeklong program of four-hour-a-day continual training that will test their self-discipline and swimming skills during their holiday break. This week also becomes a week of bonding between the four friends, learning secrets that they never knew about each other. While it's a difficult week, they come away from it stronger individuals They'll draw on their strengths in ways they didn't know were possible when hit with adversity.
I'd recommend this book to high school students reluctant readers and anyone who likes to read about sports. Chris Crutcher touches on some difficult topics, but the book is very realistic and like his other books, you can't help but root for these four friends.
I'd recommend this book to high school students reluctant readers and anyone who likes to read about sports. Chris Crutcher touches on some difficult topics, but the book is very realistic and like his other books, you can't help but root for these four friends.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Top Summer Readers at the Vineland Public Library
Participants of our summer reading program were busy reading this summer! Ninety-five children ages 6 months through 12 years read a total of 2,215 books. Our top reader was Tanisha Mori, age 11, who read 140 books.
In addition, here are the top readers for each age range:
Ages 2 & younger - Akeem Mills, age 2: 72 books
Ages 3-5 - Syerra-Lynn Mills, age 4: 113 books
Ages 6-8 - Anastazja Astacio, age 8: 91 books
Ages 9 & up - Tanisha Mori, age 11: 140 books
Congratulations to our top readers and thank you to everyone who participated this summer!
Friday, August 19, 2011
Princess in Pink by Meg Cabot Book Review
Mia Thermopolis is just about finished her freshman year. Things are looking up: she's passing algebra, she's about to turn 15 and she has a boyfriend! Since Michael is a senior, Mia is very excited about attending the prom. If Michael ever asks her!
As usual, things don't go as expected in Mia's life. Her birthday dinner with her family (her mom, step-father & algebra teacher Mr. G., her dad, her grandmother and Michael) ends in chaos; her birthday party ends abruptly and Mia is starting to think that Michael will never ask her to the prom.
Fans of Cabot's Princess Diaries series won't be disappointed with the fifth book in the series.
As usual, things don't go as expected in Mia's life. Her birthday dinner with her family (her mom, step-father & algebra teacher Mr. G., her dad, her grandmother and Michael) ends in chaos; her birthday party ends abruptly and Mia is starting to think that Michael will never ask her to the prom.
Fans of Cabot's Princess Diaries series won't be disappointed with the fifth book in the series.
Ironman by Chris Crutcher Book Review
Chris Crutcher may be my new favorite author. I'll be the first to admit I'm not a sports fan. I don't have a favorite sport or a favorite team. Usually I don't even know who is playing. Since Crutcher's books revolve around sports, they would normally be the last thing I'd probably pick up to read. But his books are also so much more than about sports. His books are about the characters who participate in sports and it's really the characters that I care about.
Bo Brewster has an anger problem. He is close to being expelled his senior year of high school because he doesn't see eye to eye with his English teacher and former football coach, Mr. Redmond. After his second suspension, the only way to keep from being expelled is to join the school's anger management group which is run by a Japanese cowboy, Mr. Nakatani (Mr. Nak). The anger management group consists of the worse kids in the school and Bo doesn't really believe he belongs there.
Bo is training for an Ironman triathlon,the Yukon Jack, which consists of biking, running and swimming. Despite receiving no support from his father, he works towards this goal. You can't help but root for Bo to succeed.
I would recommend this book to high school students who are reluctant readers. Young adults who enjoy sports books will also enjoy this book.
Bo Brewster has an anger problem. He is close to being expelled his senior year of high school because he doesn't see eye to eye with his English teacher and former football coach, Mr. Redmond. After his second suspension, the only way to keep from being expelled is to join the school's anger management group which is run by a Japanese cowboy, Mr. Nakatani (Mr. Nak). The anger management group consists of the worse kids in the school and Bo doesn't really believe he belongs there.
Bo is training for an Ironman triathlon,the Yukon Jack, which consists of biking, running and swimming. Despite receiving no support from his father, he works towards this goal. You can't help but root for Bo to succeed.
I would recommend this book to high school students who are reluctant readers. Young adults who enjoy sports books will also enjoy this book.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Review: The fault tree by Ure Louise
Pros Cons
It's a page tuner It's a little confusing at first
It has lot's of action
It's not that long
Reviews by: Lashonda M. as apart of the Adult Summer Reading Giveaway.
It's a page tuner It's a little confusing at first
It has lot's of action
It's not that long
Reviews by: Lashonda M. as apart of the Adult Summer Reading Giveaway.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Review:The Parrot Who Thought She Was A Dog by Nancy Ellis Bell
Sarah, the one legged blue & gold Macaw, Adopted by Nancy Ellis Bell Adjusts to the loving care she is given-enjoys freedom of a careless life indoors & outdoors as she adjusts to people and other pets.
Review by: Jeannette C. as apart of our Adult Summer Reading Giveaway.
Review by: Jeannette C. as apart of our Adult Summer Reading Giveaway.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Review: Girl in translation by Jean Kwok
Chinese girl attends special school in a white SanFrancisco neighborhood. She becomes good friends with a japanese girl & white american boys. Grows up to be acepted at Yale School.
Review by: Jeannette C. as apart of our Adult Summer Reading Giveaway.
Review by: Jeannette C. as apart of our Adult Summer Reading Giveaway.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Review: Swim Suit by Ure Louise
Pros Cons
Good action book Climax don't get there fast enough
Full of suprises Overall it was a good book
Review by: Lashonda M. as apart of our Adult Summer Reading Giveaway.
Good action book Climax don't get there fast enough
Full of suprises Overall it was a good book
Review by: Lashonda M. as apart of our Adult Summer Reading Giveaway.
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