Flashback Friday!

“Book two in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. Four adventurous siblings--Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie--step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change . . . and a great sacrifice. “

Journey into the land beyond the wardrobe!

*This great book series is located in our Juvenile Fiction Section under the author’s last name, Lewis.

Flashback Friday!

I started reading this historical fiction series when I was a young girl because I found them very relatable. It was fascinating to read about the royal families and I learned about all the things they had to deal with and overcome as young women. These books showed me that no matter your family origin, we all go through and can conquer similar trials.

   

“England, 1544. In her diary entries, Princess Elizabeth, the eleven-year-old daughter of King Henry VIII, celebrates holidays and birthdays, relives her mother's execution, revels in her studies and agonizes over her father's death.”

*This great book series is located in our Juvenile Fiction/Chapter Books Section under the author’s last name, Lasky.

Flashback Friday!

It was in 8^th grade English class that I first found this book “The Girl in the Box.” My teacher, Mrs. Pickle, always had paperback books we could check out in addition to the regular school library collection. This story was a powerful tale and caught me completely off guard. I will never forget it.

 

You won’t want to put this book down!

 

“Left in an underground cement room by an unknown captor, Jackie has food and water but no light or human contact. She does not know when--or if--her abductor will return.

As her desperation mounts, Jackie touch-types to focus her mind: letters to her family, a story for her English class, and reflections on her life in the past few months.

In her isolation and fear, Jackie is forced to test her emotional boundaries, and in doing so she finds new meaning in her past as well as rich reserves of strength and courage within herself.”

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When I was in 5^th grade I read “The Secret of the Mansion” the first of the Trixie Belden series by Julie Campbell.  It was nice to read about kids my age and I was attracted to the book because many of the characters were related to each other.  I have been a fan of mysteries every since!

~ Happy Reading

“Trixie's summer is going to be sooo boring with her two older brothers away at camp. But then a millionaire's daughter moves into the next-door mansion, an old miser hides a fortune in his decrepit house, and a runaway kid starts hiding out in Sleepyside.”

*This great book is located in our Juvenile Fiction Section under the author’s last name, Campbell.

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I first read “The Black Stallion” in High School. It captured my attention because it had all sorts of adventures that were exciting to read about . . .like a shipwreck and being stranded on a deserted island. It took a lot of dedication from Alec to overcome all of the challenges in this book. I learned from this story that a person can accomplish anything as long as they keep after it day after day.

~ Get Swept Away with this good read!

“First published in 1941, Walter Farley's best-selling novel for young readers is the triumphant tale of a boy and a wild horse. From Alec Ramsay and the Black's first meeting on an ill-fated ship to their adventures on a desert island and their eventual rescue, this beloved story will hold the rapt attention of readers new and old.”

*This great book is located in our Juvenile Fiction Section under the author’s last name, Farley.

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I first read this book in fifth-grade. I grew up in a family of boys and so I instantly identified with the relationships Scout had with Jem and Dill. But more than anything I idolized Atticus. To Kill a Mockingbird is a coming of age story in which the moral values of Scout Finch are molded . . . as mine were while I read and re-read this book at an early age.

Check out this classic and see what you'll discover!

  

"To Kill a Mockingbird has earned many distinctions since its original publication in 1960. It won the Pulitzer Prize, has been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than thirty million copies worldwide, and been made into an enormously popular movie. Most recently, librarians across the country gave the book the highest of honors by voting it the best novel of the twentieth century."

Flashback Friday!

I read “Ramona the Pest” when I was in third-grade. I could relate to her because I too loved my teachers and wanted them to love me. Unlike Ramona, I did not want to be the center of attention. I was content to blend in but sometimes wished I had Ramona’s spunk. So, whether you are shy or outgoing … you are sure to enjoy Ramona’s antics!

~ Happy Reading ~

“Ramona has been waiting years just to get to kindergarten, and once she's there she wants everyone to know it. She pretends to snore during quiet time to prove what a good rester she is. Big sister Beezus and others call her Ramona the Pest. Perhaps they don't understand that a littler person sometimes has to be a little bit noisier and a little bit more stubborn in order to be noticed at all.”

*This great book is located in our Juvenile Fiction Section under the author’s last name, Cleary.

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When I read this book as a child/young adult, I fell in love with it right away! So much so, that I would pretend my bed was a raft and use a baseball bat as an oar while the room quickly became the wily Mississippi River.  If you haven’t read it… there is no time like the present.

Enjoy this reading adventure!

Mark Twain's brilliant 19th-century novel has long been recognized as one of the finest examples of American literature. It brings back the irrepressible and free-spirited Huck, first introduced in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and puts him center stage. Rich in authentic dialect, folksy humor, and sharp social commentary, Twain's classic tale follows Huck and the runaway slave Jim on an exciting journey down the Mississippi.

*This great classic is located in our Juvenile Fiction section under the author's last name, Twain.

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Invitation to the Game by Monica Hughes was first published in 1991. I discovered this book in 5th grade and it made a lasting impression. A fairly quick read at 192 pages, it's a face paced Science Fiction adventure novel. I'll never forget how the characters came across an "actual book" and said that after one got used to moving their eyes from left to right and turning real pages it wasn't too bad after all. This was written before the invention of e-readers. So just imagine what other technology you may discover in this novel that could be on its way. You'll never guess the ending!

"It's the future, and most jobs are done by machines. Now that school is over, Lisse and her friends are consigned to a bleak neighborhood for the permanently unemployed. Then they receive an invitation to the Game, which transports them to a paradise. Is it a dream or a computer simulation? Each time they play the Game, the new world seems more and more real...

Unemployed after high school in the highly robotic society of 2154, Lisse and seven friends resign themselves to a boring existence in their "Designated Area" until the government invites them to play The Game."

This book is available in Youth Services, shelved in Juvenile Fiction under Hughes.

Come Pick It Up Today!

Flashback Friday!

Nancy Drew must use clues in a dead man's letters to find some unpublished musical manuscripts that will save an old man and his granddaughter from financial ruin.

This great classic is located in our Juvenile Fiction section under the author's last name, Keene.

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Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny are orphans. Determined to make it on their own, they set out to find a safe place to live. They discover an old, red boxcar that provides shelter from a storm. Against all odds, they make it into their home--and become the Boxcar Children.

This great classic is located in our Juvenile Fiction under Warner.

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Riding the school bus alone isn't the only new experience making third grade exciting for Ramona Quimby. From befriending a boy called Yard Ape to delivering her book report in the style of a television commercial, Ramona's enthusiasm for life is infectious and irresistible. That's not to say all is perfect. Having to go to the Kemps' house after school is Ramona's own particular burden--especially the chore of being nice to pesky little Willa Jean. When Ramona gets sick and throws up in class, she feels as though things can't get worse! In this Newbery Honor Book, newly illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers, Beverly Cleary lovingly chronicles Ramona's experiences as she faces all of her third-grade challenges with imagination and determination. We have all of the Ramona books! They're located in j FIC under Cleary!

Flashback Friday!

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson

The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, smoke cigars, swear, and hit little kids. So no one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant.None of the Herdmans has ever heard the Christmas story before. Their interpretation of the tale -- the Wise Men are a bunch of dirty spies and Herod needs a good beating -- has a lot of people up in arms. But it will make this year's pageant the most unusual anyone has seen and, just possibly, the best one ever.

Flashback Friday

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by ETA Hoffmann adapted by Wren Maysen

On Christmas Eve, Godfather Drosselmeier has arrived with gifts of marvel and enchantment for his young godchildren. Delicious dancing figurines, a wonder-tree, beautiful books, an enticing castle, and a handsome Nutcracker doll. Goddaughter Marie falls in love with this bewitching doll and claims him as her own. Yet when the clock strikes midnight, something terribly amazing happens to these and crafted toys...they come alive. Marie is swept off her feet on an incredible journey with her Nutcracker in this astonishing classic story by E. T. A. Hoffmann. Critically acclaimed artist Gail deMarcken's stunning and gorgeous illustrations capture this spellbinding tale of adventure, honor, and family.

This classic is located in our Holiday Books under Maysen. 

Flashback Friday!

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer by Robert Lewis May

 Originally published in 1939

In 1939, Robert L. May, at the request of his employer, Montgomery Ward & Co., wrote a holiday story about a reindeer with a shiny red nose. At Christmastime that year 2,400,000 copies of the book were distributed through Montgomery Wards stores. The rest is history. Our edition is a facsimile of the original.

Do you remember when you first heard this story?

Rudolph will be in our Holiday Books under j 398.2 MAY. 

 If it is checked out and you want it, 

we can always put it on hold for you!

Flashback Friday!

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

What a great read!

Flashback Friday!

Don't let the white rabbit lead you astray!

Flashback Friday!

Get ready for Thanksgiving with a great classic!

Flashback Friday

This week's Flashback Friday is Ender's Game!  

We thought it would be appropriate since the movie hits theaters today!

Go see the movie, come check out the book, and enjoy!

Flashback Friday!

The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury is a classic Halloween story.  Follow a group of friends as they travel through time trying to save their friend, Pip.  

If you haven't read or listened to this classic before, we suggest you do!