My Favorite Books!
By Ms. Stohlmeyer
You had to expect this from the librarian!
Favorite Book EVER
The White Dragon by Anne McCaffrey: available at the HS Library. Never had there been as close a bonding as the one that existed between the daring and adventurous young Lord Jaxom and his extraordinary white dragon, Ruth. Pure white and incredibly agile, Ruth was a dragon of many talents, though almost everyone on Pern thought he was a runt that would never amount to anything. But Jaxom knew better, knew he could teach his dragon to fly and to destroy the deadly silver Threads that fell from the sky. Disobeying all rules, Jaxom and Ruth trained in secret. Their illicit flights seemed but a minor disobedience - until they found themselves in the path of danger and in a position to prevent the biggest disaster of all!
Book 2 of 2
Hunter's Death by Michelle West. In the sequel to Hunter's Oath, the Dark Lord and his evil minions once again menace Averalaan, and the Hunter Lord Gilliam and his huntbrother, Stephen, guided by Evayne the seer, journey to the ancient city to confront the powers of darkness.
Poison Anyone?
Poison Study by Maria V Snyder: hopefully coming soon to the HS Library. Choose: A quick death . . . or slow poison . . . About to be executed for murder, Yelena is offered an extraordinary reprieve. She'll eat the best meals, have rooms in the palace -- and risk assassination by anyone trying to kill the Commander of Ixia. As Yelena tries to escape her new dilemma, disasters keep mounting. Rebels plot to seize Ixia and Yelena develops magical powers she can't control. Her life is threatened again and choices must be made. But this time the outcomes aren't so clear . . .
Only 2 years left...
Carbon Diaries 2015 by Saci Lloyd: available at the HS Library. It's the year 2015, a time when global warming has begun to ravage the environment. In response, the United Kingdom becomes the first country to mandate carbon rationing--a well-intentioned plan that goes tragically awry. This story of one girl's attempt to stay grounded in a world where disaster has become the norm is told in short diary entries.
A Classic
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte: available at the HS Library. Orphaned Jane Eyre grows up in the home of her heartless aunt and later attends a charity school with a harsh regime, enduring loneliness and cruelty. This troubled childhood strengthens Jane's natural independence and spirit - which prove necessary when she finds a position as governess at Thornfield Hall. However, when she finds love with her sardonic employer, Rochester, the discovery of his terrible secret forces her to make a choice. Should she stay with him and live with the consequences, or follow her convictions, even if it means leaving the man she loves?
Action and Adventure!
Green Rider by Kristen Britain. A young woman on the run discovers her true destiny--as a royal messenger for Sacoridia. Karigan G'ladheon is expelled from her school at Selium for challenging a nobleborn boy one too many times. On her way through the Green Cloak Forest, she encounters a dying royal messenger, a Green Rider, and takes on the job of carrying out his final duty. She doesn't realize however that she has been chosen by the magic to assume his place in the Green Riders. Now, Karigan must defend Sacoridia while trying to rid herself of the unexpected duty.
East Sac County High School Library
Library Associate: Mrs Pudenz
Email: estohlmeyer@eastsac.k12.ia.us
Website: http://www.eastsac.k12.ia.us/education/components/layout/default.php?sectionid=2367&
Location: Lake View, IA
Phone: 712-665-5001