December 2015 New Books!
DVMS Library
Fantasy Books
"Fantasy." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2015. Web. 30 Oct. 2015. <http://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/125578>.
Hunted Spirit Animals #2 by Maggie Stiefvater
FIC STI
BL 5.0 PV 7.0
“Four children have discovered that they have spirit animals, a rare bond between human and animal that has launched them on a quest to save their world. The team heads to the forests of Eura, where another Great Beast is hidden.”
Blood Ties Spirit Animals #3 by Garth Nix Spirit
FIC NIX
BL 5.5 PV 7.0
“As the Conquerors try to destroy Erdas, Meilin--fed up with waiting and ready to fight--sets off into enemy territory with her spirit animal, a panda named Jhi. Her friends Conor and Abeke aren't far behind ... but they're not the only ones.”
The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann
FIC MCM
BL 5.7 PV 11.0
“In a society that purges thirteen-year-olds who are creative, identical twins Aaron and Alex are separated, one to attend University while the other, supposedly Eliminated, finds himself in a wondrous place where youths hone their abilities and learn magic.”
The Tournament at Gorlan by John Flanagan
BL 6.2 PV 15.0
“In this prequel to the Ranger's Apprentice series, Halt and Crowley travel north seeking Prince Duncan's royal warrant to stop Morgrath from corrupting the Corps, but if they are to prevent a coup that is nearing success, the young Rangers will have to tread a dangerous path toward the annual tournament at Gorlan.”
Palace of Dreams - The Familars #2 by Jay Epstein
BL 5.5 PV 8.0
"Aldwyn, Skylar, and Gilbert must embark on a journey to clear their names and save a Vastia after a necklace they give to Queen Loranella puts her under a dangerous curse" op Morgrath from corrupting the Corps, but if they are to prevent a coup that is nearing success, the young Rangers will have to tread a dangerous path toward the annual tournament at Gorlan.”
Took - A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn
BL 4.3 PV 7.0
"A witch called Old Auntie is lurking near Dan's family's new home. He doesn't believe in her at first, but is forced to accept that she is real and take action when his little sister, Erica, is 'took' to become Auntie's slave for the next fifty years"
Graphic Novels
"Graphic novel." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2015. Web. 30 Oct. 2015. <http://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/438033>.
The Lost Hero by Venditti / Riordan
741.5 VEN
BL 3.4 PV 2.0
“A graphic novel adaptation of "The Lost Hero" in which Jason, Piper, and Leo, three students from a school for "bad kids," find themselves at Camp Half-Blood, where they learn that they are demigods and begin a quest to free Hera, who has been imprisoned by Mother Earth herself.”
Maximum Ride Manga #8 by James Patterson
741.5 PAT
BL 3.2 – 6.1 PV 1.0
Non-Fiction
Boys In The Boat by Daniel James Brown
796.48 BRO
BL 6.9 PV 9.0
“Out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys from the American West who at the 1936 Olympics showed the world what true grit really meant. With rowers who were the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington's eight-oar crew was never expected to defeat the elite East Coast teams, yet they did, going on to shock the world by challenging the German boat rowing for Adolf Hitler.”
Arms & Armor by Michele Byam
746.9 RUB
BL 7.0 PV 2.0
“A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.”
Hot Pink by Susan Goldman Rubin
746.9 RUB
BL 7.0 PV 2.0
“Explore Elsa Schiaparelli's childhood in Rome, her introduction to high fashion in Paris, and her swift rise to success while taking care of her daughter, Gogo. She was inspired by and collaborated with contemporary artists involved in cubism and surrealism, especially Salvador Dali. With him, Schiaparelli produced whimsical designs such as a hat in the shape of a high-heeled pump, and a white organdy gown printed with a painting of a lobster. But throughout her dazzling career, she continued to compete with her rival Coco Chanel.”
Who Was / Is Series
Stan Lee
Mozart
Paul Revere
Harriet Tubman
Mark Twain
Ben Franklin
92
BL 4.4 – 6.1 PV 1.0
Biographies of Famous People
and collaborated with contemporary artists involved in cubism and surrealism, especially Salvador Dali. With him, Schiaparelli produced whimsical designs such as a hat in the shape of a high-heeled pump, and a white organdy gown printed with a painting of a lobster. But throughout her dazzling career, she continued to compete with her rival Coco Chanel.”How They Choked by Georgia Bragg
920 BRA
BL 7.2 PV 6.0
“Describes the failures of fourteen historical, famous achievers, including Isaac Newton, Thomas Edison, Vincent Van Gogh, Ann Boleyn, and Amelia Earhart.”
Food Science: You Are What You Eat by Amanda Lanser
“Looks at the history of food science.”
Fiction
"Fiction." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2015. Web. 30 Oct. 2015. <http://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/125583>.
The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart
FIC GEM
BL 4.0 PV 5.0
“A boy named Mark, tired of being sick with cancer, conceives a plan to climb Mount Rainier, and runs away from home with his dog, Beau--but with over two hundred miles between him and his goal, and only anger at his situation to drive him on, nothing will be easy, and only his best friend, Jessie, suspects where he is heading.”
The Marvels by Brian Selznick
BL 4.6 PV 6.0
“Billy Marvel's story begins in 1766 and is told entirely in dramatic illustrations. How does it intersect with the prose story of Joseph, who, in 1990, seeks refuge at the London home of his estranged uncle?”
Mark of the Thief by Jennifer Nielsen
BL 5.2 PV 12.0
"When Nic, a slave in the mines outside of Rome, is forced to enter a sealed cavern containing lost treasures of Julius Caesar, he finds himself in possession of an ancient amulet filled with magic once reserved for the Gods, and becomes the center of a conspiracy to overthrow the emperor and destroy Rome"
Taking the Cake by Lisa Papademetriou
FIC PAP
BL 3.8 PV 4.0
“Hayley's life has completely turned upside down, her best friend Artie is now her ex-best friend, her crush is now dating Artie, her new friend Meghan is a little strange, and her dad has made big plans for Thanksgiving with his new girlfriend and her parents.”
Something New by Lisa Papademetriou
FIC PAP
BL 3.8 PV 4.0
“Hayley's life is about to completely change with a new puppy, a new school and a new baking challenge. is a little strange, and her dad has made big plans for Thanksgiving with his new girlfriend and her parents.”
The Hollow Boy - Lockwood & Co #3 by Jonathan Stroud
BL 5.3 PV 15.0
"Anthony, George, and Lucy investigate new hauntings, track down assassins, and a new assistant joins Lockwood & Co"
Science Fiction (Sci-Fi)
Rogue - The Paladin Prophecy #3 by Mark Frost
FIC FRO
BL 6.3 PV 16.0
"Will West and his friends enter the alternate universe of the Never in order to rescue Will's friend and mentor Dave from the dangerous and deadly creatures from beyond"
Storm of Lightning - Michael Vey #5 By Richard Paul Evans
BL 4.4 PV 9.0
"Michael, Taylor, Ostin, and the rest of the Electroclan go on their most dangerous mission yet. The resistance movement has been compromised. The Voice is in hiding. Their families are missing. Can the Electroclan pull together to defeat the Elgen once and for all?"
Minrs by Kevin Sylvester
No AR
"Twelve-year-old Christopher Nichols and his family live on a new planet, Perses, as colonists of Melming Mining's Great Mission to save the earth. When Landers, as the attackers are called, obliterate the colony to steal the metal and raw ore, Christopher and a small group of survivors are forced into the maze of mining tunnels below the surface of Perses"
Redeemed - The Missing #8 by Margaret Peterson Haddix
BL 5.3 PV 12.0
“Jonah was able to save all of time from collapsing but in doing so gained a twin brother, Jordan, who must learn what has happened and do his own part to save time--and his parents.”
Game of Lives - The Mortality Doctrine #3 by James Dashner
FIC DAS
No AR
“Michael used to live the game. Now the games he was playing have become all too real. Only weeks ago, Sinking into the Sleep was fun. The VirtNet combined the most cutting-edge technology and the most sophisticated gaming for a full mind-body experience. And it was Michael's passion. But now every time Michael Sinks, he risks his life..."
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