Does Mrs. Book-in-Hand Like Everything

Yes, I have an avatar!  Believe it or not, I use to look this way in high school!

Do I like everything I read?   NO!

Like you I have likes and dislikes:

I like bumper cars, I don't like rides that whip you around!

I like pizza, I don't like liver!

I like mystery books, I don't like Science Fiction

I read many things to have an idea of what is out there, so that I can match books to customer.

I just finished reading One Hundred Cupboards (not in our library).  A young man has lost his parents (I'm not exactly sure how), and is living with his aunt and uncle.  In this house, one door does not open...(funny part) the uncle tries a variety of ways to getting it opened. Did I mention it has been locked for over two years?  There are bumps in the night.  The plaster in the room begins to fall, and a door is revealed.  And with a lot of work--99 others.

For me, the book was not the greatest....and there were lots of things missing from the story (my opinion).  It didn't have an ending...it looks like the beginning of a series.   However, if a student were wanting this type of book, then I would suggest it.  Who knows they may like it??? 

My suggestion to you--preview the book--look at the jacket, maybe visit the author's website, read the first page or two.  If you don't like it...Why waste your time on it.  (Unless of course, it is a book that is read by the whole class)

Enchanted Glassy by Diana Wynne Jones

Ms. Jones is an author from England.  All of her books are fantasies that deal with magic.  In this story, Professor Andrew Hope has inherited his grandfather home and duties.  When he begins taking over the manor, his grandfather's employees are not sure if this "Man in his own world." will be able to handle the duties that his grandfather has also passed down.  With monster size vegetables, weredogs, and giants, Andrew and his newest responsibility Aiden try to keep the community from being taken over by Mr. O. Brown.

If you like this book, you may want to try the other books by Diana Wynne Jones.  Check her website out:

 http://www.dianawynnejones.com/

Sports Camp by Rich Wallace

With it being summer, some kids are thinking about going to camp.  There are camps for scouts, church, and sports.  At Camp Olympia, boys participate in a variety of sports--basket ball, softball, water polo, and even swimming, track, and even karaoke.  In this small world of camp Riley worries about the same things everyone worries about, fitting in.  Riley already has a few strikes against him, being the youngest, and smallest at camp.  Even if you don't get the chance, escape with Riley as he explores the life at camp and learns to compete with the best of them.

The Hunger Games trailer

The Compound Book Trailer

Boost by Kathy Mackel

Calling all Girl Athletes!  Here is a Book Just for you!

Guys, you will like also!

If you want to be the best at anything not just sports, you need to "Boost" your game.

This is the first book that I have personally read that deals with girl athletes.  (Oh, I remember that there was a soccer player in the Traveling Pants series)

 The story is about Savvy, an 8th grade basketball player,  and her friendships, her trials with making a select team, her family troubles, school, and her relationship with her sister.

The story begins with Savvy and her family moving from New Mexico to Rhode island.  Savvy is trying out for basket ball.  She's got the talent and skills to easily make the team.  But she also likes to challenge herself, and with her new friend Gonzo, they try out for the 18 and under select league.

Occassionally, I was lost due to the basketball terms, but then I'm not a basketball player or sports announcer. However, I was able to tell if the team was winning or not, and I could get a glimps of what was happening and I did enjoy the different plots.

There is also a message about steroids that is very important for athletes!

Roy Morelli Steps Up to the Plate by Thatcher Heldring

What a way to start summer than with a baseball story.  Roy, All Star team member,  has a few problems with school (who of us don't--there are still somethings I dont' like to, but have to study).  In order to be eligible to play high school ball, he is going to have to get his history grade up.  In addition to this he has a mother who is upset with the grade, he has a girl that he is interested in, his father is seeing a teacher, and he is now on a  rec team rather than his All Star team.. How could he possibly show Coach Harden how good of a player he really is?

Unfortunately, no book trailer for this book (bummer)

So my challenge--Enjoy your summer

More books will be coming.