New Books @theLibrary
Winter 2019
We are getting new books @theLibrary all the time! If these new titles are checked out, please put them on hold using our catalog. If you have questions, please ask!
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Dollar Kids, by Jennifer Jacboson
Realistic Fiction. "When a family buys a house in a struggling town for just one dollar, they’re hoping to start over — but have they traded one set of problems for another?"
Light Between Worlds, by Laura Weymouth
Fantasy."Six years ago, Evelyn and Philippa Hapwell were swept from war-torn England and into a woodland fantasy kingdom. Now back in the real world, eldest sister Philippa is relieved, but Evelyn is grieving for the magical place she called home..." 870L
Scar Island, by Dan Gemeinhart
Thriller. "The acclaimed author of The Honest Truth and Some Kind of Courage brings his signature blend of action, heart, and beautiful writing to a tale of misfits struggling to survive.Jonathan Grisby is the newest addition to the Slabhenge Reformatory School for Troubled Boys. ..." 610L
A Map of Days by Ransom Riggs
Fantasy. Paranormal. “New wonders, and dangers, await in this brilliant next chapter for Miss Peregrine’s peculiar children… with a striking addition for this all-new, multi-era American adventure.” – Hypable 750L
How We Roll by Natasha Friend
Realistic Fiction. "Quinn is a teen who loves her family, skateboarding, basketball, and her friends, but after she's diagnosed with a condition called alopecia which causes her to lose all of her hair, her friends abandon her. Nick was once a star football player, but because of a freak accident — caused by his brother — he loses both of his legs. Quinn and Nick meet and find the confidence to believe in themselves again, and maybe even love" 570L
Wrath of the Dragon King by Brandon Mull
Fantasy. Dragon Watch #2. "Dragons have declared war on humanity After a humiliating defeat at the hands of Kendra and Seth, Celebrant, King of Dragons, prepares to unleash his fury and take control of his native preserve. Two of the seven dragon sanctuaries have already fallen. Will Wyrmroost be next? ..." 620L
Every Shiny Thing by Cornelia Jensen & Laurie Morrison
Novel in Verse. Realistic Fiction. "In this beautifully constructed middle-grade novel, told half in prose and half in verse, Lauren prides herself on being a good sister, and Sierra is used to taking care of her mom."
Gool Sueno Se Inicia Robert Rugby
Spanish Lit. "Cuando Santiago Muñez llega a Los Angeles de México a la tierna edad de diez años, viaja con sólo una bola de fútbol y una foto deslucida de la Copa Mundial. Cuando un cazatalento de Inglaterra le ofrece la oportunidad de cumplir su sueño eterno de jugar al fútbol, vuela hasta un lejano rincón del mundo a jugarse el todo por el todo."
Illegal by Eoin Colfer
Graphic Novel. Realistic Fiction. "Ebo is alone.His brother, Kwame, has disappeared, and Ebo knows it can only be to attempt the hazardous journey to Europe, and a better life--the same journey their sister set out on months ago. But Ebo refuses to be left behind in Ghana. He sets out after Kwame and joins him on the quest to reach Europe."
Merci Suarez Changes Gears by Meg Medina
Realistic Fiction. "Merci Suarez knew that sixth grade would be different, but she had no idea just how different. For starters, Merci has never been like the other kids at her private school in Florida, because she and her older brother, Roli, are scholarship students. They don’t have a big house or a fancy boat, and they have to do extra community service to make up for their free tuition. So when bossy Edna Santos sets her sights on the new boy who happens to be Merci’s school-assigned Sunshine Buddy, Merci becomes the target of Edna’s jealousy" 700L
Louis Undercover by Fanny Britt and Isabelle Arsenaul
Graphic Novel. LGBTQ Fiction. "We meet Louis, a young boy who shuttles between his alcoholic dad and his worried mom, and who, with the help of his best friend, tries to summon up the courage to speak to his true love, Billie."
The Meltdown by Jeff Kinney
Illustrated Novel. #13 Diary of a Wimpy Kid. "In The Meltdown, Greg's mom forces him outside to play in it. The finale is an epic neighborhood snowball fight with snow forts and flags where kids have to strategize, problem-solve, and cooperate." 960L
Mascot by Antony John
Realistic Fiction. "Noah Savino has been stuck in a wheelchair for months. He hates the way people treat him like he’s helpless now. He’s sick of going to physical therapy, where he isn’t making any progress. He’s tired of not having control over his own body. And he misses playing baseball—but not as much as he misses his dad, who died in the car accident that paralyzed Noah." 630L
One Piece East Blue by Eiichiro Oda
Anime. "As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming the King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber…at the cost of never being able to swim again! Now Luffy, with the help of a motley collection of pirate wannabes, is setting off in search of the "One Piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world! "
Wonder Woman Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo
Fantasy Action. "She will become one of the world's greatest heroes: WONDER WOMAN. But first she is Diana, Princess of the Amazons. And her fight is just beginning. . . .
Diana longs to prove herself to her legendary warrior sisters. But when the opportunity finally comes, she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon law—risking exile—to save a mere mortal. Even worse, Alia Keralis is no ordinary girl and with this single brave act, Diana may have doomed the world." 750L
Diana longs to prove herself to her legendary warrior sisters. But when the opportunity finally comes, she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon law—risking exile—to save a mere mortal. Even worse, Alia Keralis is no ordinary girl and with this single brave act, Diana may have doomed the world." 750L