New Books
at the Waitsfield School Library
We just got a whole bunch of wonderful picture books, great graphic novels, outstanding novels, and a number of new non-fiction.
Picture Books
Nut and Bolt
"Nut the mouse and Bolt the donkey are the very best of friends. And that is why they will do anything for each other. At least... Nut does everything for Bolt. But does Bolt do things for his friend as well?"
-- Fitzhenry & Whiteside Publishing
Sonya's Chickens
"One night, Sonya hears noises coming from the chicken coop and discovers that one of her hens has disappeared. Where did the hen go? What happened to her? When Sonya discovers the answers, she learns some important truths."
-- Tundra Books
Seaver the Weaver
"Seaver is an orb spider with a sky full of inspiration. His siblings prefer traditional round webs and aren't afraid to let him know. But Seaver doesn't mind! He loves his new shapes and isn't afraid to stand out"
-- Mighty Media Kids Publishing
An A from Miss Keller
"Trisha wants to write something that will please her demanding writing teacher, who is rumored to have never given a student an A." -- G.P. Putnam & Sons Publishing
Max the Brave
"Max is cute and sweet-looking. So cute and sweet, as a matter of fact, that people sometimes dress him up with pink bows. But Max does not like pink bows. He is a fearless, black kitten. A very brave black kitten, and one who chases mice, he'll have you know. He just needs to find out what a mouse actually looks like." -- School Library Journal
A Bed for Bear
"It's bedtime for Bernard.
The bear cave is crowded and uncomfortable. What is a bear to do when there's no good place to sleep? To find the perfect resting place, Bernard searches high and low. But what he discovers is that the perfect bed was right in front of him all along." -- HarperCollins
Graphic Novels
Bird & Squirrel on the Edge
"A bright medley of friendship, problem-solving, and identity, ideal for emerging readers looking for the next step up from leveled readers" - Kirkus Reviews
Feathers
"Poe is a true underdog hero, and Bianca's wish to be set free from her restricting life is something to which middle grades readers can relate." - School Library Journal
Apollo
"A shining example of a graphic novel that educates and entertains." - School Library Journal
Novels
My Diary at the Edge of the World
"Spirited, restless Gracie Lockwood, twelve, of Cliffden, Maine, living in a world where sasquatches, dragons, giants, and mermaids are common, keeps a diary of her family's journey in a used Winnebago as they seek The Extraordinary World in hopes of keeping her little brother, Sam, safe against all odds."
-- Aladdin Publishing
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics
"Mr. Lemoncello returns in this game-filled sequel to Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library. Kyle Keeley and his teammates are famous for winning Mr. Lemoncello's first library game, but library-lovers from all over are demanding a rematch. So, the eccentric Mr. Lemoncello creates the Lemoncello Library Olympics. This game combines all sorts of book-, research-, and library-related challenges, but when books from the library start to disappear, the library champions have another puzzle to solve."
--Booklist
The Accidental Afterlife of Thomas Marsden
"At age twelve, grave robber Thomas Marsden discovers a boy who looks just like him in an unmarked grave and begins a journey of discovery as he learns of faeries trapped in London and their hope that he can return them to their realm."
-- Simon & Schuster
The Wolf Wilder
"Feo's life is extraordinary. Her mother trains domesticated wolves to be able to fend for themselves in the snowy wilderness of Russia, and Feo is following in her footsteps to become a wolf wilder. She loves taking care of the wolves, especially the three who stay at the house because they refuse to leave Feo, even though they ve already been wilded. But not everyone is enamored with the wolves, or with the fact that Feo and her mother are turning them wild. And when her mother is taken captive, Feo must travel through the cold, harsh woods to save her and learn from her wolves how to survive." -- Simon & Schuster
This Side of Wild
"Through his interactions with dogs, horses, birds, and more, Gary has been struck with the belief that animals know more than we may fathom. His understanding and admiration of animals is well known, and in [this memoir], which has taken a lifetime to write, he proves the ways in which they have taught him to be a better person"
-- Simon & Schuster
The Night Parade
"During summer vacation thirteen-year-old Saki Yamamoto unintentionally invokes a death curse at her old family graveyard and now she must enter the dangerous spirit world of the Night Parade where three different guides will see if she can perform the deeds that will allow her to overcome the curse."
-- Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Non-Fiction
23 Things to Do Before You Are 11 1/2
"Shows skills on how to use a hammer, saw wood, tie knots and so on, a practical guide to fun and challenging projects for children."
-- QEB Publishing
Swan
"One night, young Anna's mother takes her to the ballet, and everything is changed. So begins the journey of a girl who will one day grow up to be the most famous prima ballerina of all time, inspiring legions of dancers after he..." - Chronicle Books
Crystals
"Get ready to get your hands dirty with Crystals. With its reader-friendly and interactive approach, this title covers key curriculum Earth science topics in an engaging way. This title explores the natural processes, how geologists study crystals, and how crystals relate to the reader's daily life."
-- Core Library Publishing
Wild Horses
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of wild horses, animals that roam in bands. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how people began riding horses"
-- Creative Education Publishing
Extreme Places: The Oldest and the Newest
"Over the billions of years it has existed, Earth has seen constant change, from huge natural changes to the land to human-made constructions. Readers will get an up-close look at these changes, from ancient buildings built thousands of years ago to brand new islands that have formed naturally in recent years. They will also discover how scientists learn about things that happened long before anyone was around to keep records and find out what effects geological changes can have on humans and other life."
-- Scholastic Publishing
20 Fun Facts about the Moon
"The moon has fascinated people for centuries, as demonstrated by the numerous myths and stories told about it. Although no one has visited the moon since the early 1970s, scientists are still very interested in learning more about it. This volume takes readers on an exciting trip to our only natural satellite."
--Gareth Stevens Publishing