House of Dark Shadows by Robert Liparulo

House of Dark Shadows

For those of you who like the scary...You have to read this!

For those of you who like adventure... You have to read this!

For those of you who like the unexpected.. You have to read this!

For those of you who like a Murder Myster,

You have to read this!

Recommended to me by another student..I started to read this book, and then I couldn't put it down.  I started talking to characters about not "opening the  door." 

I had my thoughts  about the family moving into such a house.

I believe that the house does have a personality!

So what can I say...good plot, good characters, good setting, it's almost Haloween...

Great Book!
My advice: Becareful when you open the next door!

Who has the next book???

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Legend of The Guardians : The Owls of Ga Hoole - Official Trailer [HD]

Coming Soon (Sept 24th) to a Screen Near You!

The Guardians of Ga'Hoole

by

Kathryn Lasky

O.k. so I'm a little behind the times.  The series is already up to book number 16, and I just finished #1.  I came across this book when I saw a video game commercial for Wii.  I thought interesting, I'll check out the book.  Then on my desk is an article about it coming to the movies.  Of course, there is a website with pictures, videos, and games to go with the book.  You can also check out the movie trailer if you haven't seen it yet.

http://www.scholastic.com/gahoole/books.htm

The Graveyard by Neil Gaiman

ScarY????  Yes and No.  However for my middle school friend that wanted a murder that started the book, here it is!  As Bod's parents were killed, he had slipped from his crib, went down the stairs ( 3 or 5 flights), out the door, up the hill and into the graveyard.  He is granted full use of the graveyard from his friends and new family--the Owens.  So what is it like to live among the dead?  find out in this award winning book!

Don't forget to check out the Book Trailer

The Graveyard Book Trailer Narrated by Neil Gaiman

A Friendship for Today

A Friendship for Today

by

Patricia McKissack

This story takes place in the mid-1950's when schools become segregated.  The story is based on Mrs. McKissack's own experience as the only black student in her sixth grade class.  The book, written from Rosemary's point of view shows up happens when changes take place.  She is not only going to a new school, but friendships begin to change, illnesses happen, and then there is also the division of her family.  Walk through the school year as Rosemary experiences so many changes.

By the way, did you know that Patricia Mckissack and her husband are Missouri author's.  The live in St. Louis.

FOUND Margaret Peterson Haddix Book Trailer

Review to follow

Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Found

 The Missing:Book 1

by Margaret Peterson Haddix

So what would you do if you found out you were adopted?

What would you do if you received a letter stating that you were one of the missing? (Missing what?)

What would you do if you were trapped in a cave?

This fast paced story will have you reading until the early hours of the morning -- (O.k. I couldn't put the book down!)

For those of you who already enjoy many of the Haddix books, you may want to add this to your list.  It's a mystery, adventure, and even a fantasy, all rolled into one.

To find other books by Margaret Peterson Haddix check out her website:

http://www.haddixbooks.com/home.html

Wolven

by Di Toft

Ever since Twighlight has hit the shelves, vampire books have been the rave for teen readers.  Have we forgotten the werewolf?  Not quite Di Toft has written a story about Nat Carver who has gotten himself a dog.  But is it?  This dog is a shape shifter that belongs to an elite group of wolves that once help to protect the Kings of England.  Read Nat's adventure from dog show to an experimental lab in the depths of the forest.

I give this book a 2 thumbs up!!