Come discuss the book of the month with other readers. Copies of the book are available at the Youth Services Desk. We will meet on Friday, February 11, 2011 to discuss...
The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathon Stroud
Presenting a thrilling voice in children's literature — a witty, gripping adventure story featuring a boy and his not-so-tame djinni.
Nathaniel is a young magician's apprentice, taking his first lessons in the arts of magic. But when a devious hotshot wizard named Simon Lovelace ruthlessly humiliates Nathaniel in front of everyone he knows, Nathaniel decides to kick up his education a few notches and show Lovelace who's boss. With revenge in his mind, he masters one of the toughest spells of all: summoning the all-powerful djinni, Bartimaeus. But summoning Bartimaeus and controlling him are two different things entirely, and when Nathaniel sends the djinni out to steal the powerful Amulet of Samarkand, Nathaniel finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of magical espionage, murder, blackmail, and revolt.
Set in modern-day London spiced with magicians and mayhem, this extraordinary, funny, pitch-perfect thriller will dazzle the myriad fans of Artemis Fowl and the His Dark Materials trilogy.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Young Adult Book Discussion
The group meets every second Friday of the month at 3:30 to discuss a Young Adult book. The discussion is open to anyone grade 6 and up interested in talking with other readers about each month's book. All are welcome! We serve Snacks!
January's book is:
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .
Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau.
This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul.
January's book is:
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .
Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau.
This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Teen Bowling Party
On Friday, August 31, Acorn's Teen Volunteers bowled at Orland Bowl, in hopes of remaining the reigning champs. We're still awaiting the totals...
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
New Game Table!
Feel like playing a quick game of checkers or maybe a challenging game of chess? We have a new table that is just the place for you! The table is located in our Young Adult section of the Youth Services Department. You can bring your own pieces, or ask at the desk for some to play with!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Young Adult Book Discussion Group
Our next discussion will be held on Friday, May 8th at 3:30 PM when we'll be discussing Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. This is an exciting adventure/survival novel about a 13-year-old named Brian who gets stranded in the wilderness of Canada when the small plane he is riding in crashes. He is all alone, but determinded to survive! Since it is the end of the school year, we'll be having our pizza party too! You must sign up and get a copy of the book at the Youth Services Desk in order to be able to attend the discussion.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell
It's 1947, and 15-year-old Evie, along with the rest of the United States, is moving on to bigger, better things. World War II is over, and there's no more rations, everyone is buying new, big cars, and things are looking up. One day, Evie's step-father, a vet, proposes a family vacation for her and her mother, to Florida, without overbearing Grandma Glad. Evie is excited about the adventure, and getting out of the beginning of school! Once Evie and her parents arrive in Florida, the vacation fails to live up to Evie's expectations, until Joe shows up, one of her father's war buddies. Evie has to try to prove she is not a baby anymore, and find out what really went on during the war, and why her step-father is trying to get away from Joe. This is a thrilling mystery, with a shocking conclusion!
Grades 8-12
Thursday, April 9, 2009
YA Book Disc. Group-April 10, 2009@3:30 PM
Project Mulberry by Linda Sue Park
We'll be discussing this entertaining novel in which Julia and her friend Patrick want to team up to win a blue ribbon at the state fair. Julia's mother suggests they raise silkworms as she did as a girl in Korea, but Julia wants to do something more American...can they agree on a project and be able to work on it enough to create the best project of all? Best of all, Julie ends up discussing the project with the author of our book, Linda Sue Park!!
We'll be dicussing the book, eating snacks, and answering trivia questions about the book! Winners get a free children's dvd rental certificate! If you can't make it to this discussion, sign up for the next one on May 8, we'll be discussing the harrowing, adventure-survival book, Hatchet by Gary Paulsen.
We'll be discussing this entertaining novel in which Julia and her friend Patrick want to team up to win a blue ribbon at the state fair. Julia's mother suggests they raise silkworms as she did as a girl in Korea, but Julia wants to do something more American...can they agree on a project and be able to work on it enough to create the best project of all? Best of all, Julie ends up discussing the project with the author of our book, Linda Sue Park!!
We'll be dicussing the book, eating snacks, and answering trivia questions about the book! Winners get a free children's dvd rental certificate! If you can't make it to this discussion, sign up for the next one on May 8, we'll be discussing the harrowing, adventure-survival book, Hatchet by Gary Paulsen.
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