Nya, a fifteen-year-old war orphan, is a Taker. Through her touch she can heal injuries, drawing the pain into her own body. Unlike other Takers, she can’t push the pain into the
enchanted metal used to store it. All she can do is shift it from person to person, a skill she must hide or risk being set to work as a human weapon. But when her sister mysteriously disappears, Nya must decide—how far will she go to save her? Her search reveals dangerous events and a bigger political game on her island home.
This is the first book in the Healing Wars Series. The second book, Blue Fire is available now with a third book due out this year.
1.27.2011
If the Witness Lied—Caroline B. Cooney
Four orphaned children, having lost both of their parents in less than two years, are in for the fight of their lives. Nobody is going to turn the youngest family member, a mere two year old boy into a "freak show" and that is just what their "Aunt" Cheryl wants to do. Tris has had enough to bear in his short life…you see he has been blamed for the death of both of their parents. As a result this family has been shattered. The anniversary of their father’s death and "Aunt" Cheryl’s latest scheme brings the children back together and leads them to consider the possibility that the witness lied about the accident that led to their father’s untimely death.
Heist Society- Carter
Katarina (Kat) Bishop wants to leave the family business. She is ready to start living the life of a "normal" teenager. Just when she thinks she's made a clean break, she gets dragged back in and the stakes are higher than ever. You see, Kat's family business is crime and her father has been accused of stealing several famous and very expensive paintings from an evil man. If the paintings are not returned within two weeks her father's life is going to be in danger. The problem is Kat's father claims he didn't do it. How will Kat find the paintings, get them returned, and keep her father safe? It is time to call for reinforcements.
This books is full of unexpected twists and turns. It reminds me a little of the movies, "Ocean's Eleven" and "Casino Royale" because the characters don't fit our usual stereotypical criminals. Oh and guys....don't let the cover fool you. Just because there is a girl on the cover it doesn't mean it is a "girl" book. Think Julia Roberts in "Ocean's Eleven" and who could forget all the fabulous Bond" girls.
This books is full of unexpected twists and turns. It reminds me a little of the movies, "Ocean's Eleven" and "Casino Royale" because the characters don't fit our usual stereotypical criminals. Oh and guys....don't let the cover fool you. Just because there is a girl on the cover it doesn't mean it is a "girl" book. Think Julia Roberts in "Ocean's Eleven" and who could forget all the fabulous Bond" girls.
1.18.2011
Double Eagle by Sneed B. Collard III
April 24, 1862
The Skink (a confederate ship) is asked to carry a very important cargo. Things are dangerous though because the Union has just taken over New Orleans. Under a new moon, the Skink sets out, delivers the box with unknown contents and then heads toward Havana where it encounters a Union warship and is sunk.
Summer 1973
Mike, 13, reluctantly boards a plane from California to Florida to spend the summer with his divorced father, who is a marine biologist. He is told after he lands that they will not be in Pensacola but on Shipwreck Island off the coast of Alabama while his father teaches an invertebrate zoology course. He feels stranded and neglected, thinking that the weeks will drag with little to keep him occupied. After a slow beginning, Mike's summer of 1973 becomes more and more exciting when he and a new friend begin to explore an old fort on the island. A salvage boat with a scary crew is lurking off shore looking for the Skink and her cargo. When the boys begin gathering information and asking questions, the crew becomes pushy, demanding and start making threats. Then the boys make an unexpected discovery, a Civil War gold coin, at the old Civil War fort. The boys are just beginning to unravel the mystery surrounding their find when a hurricane threatens and they discover that thieves are after their treasure. As the hurricane approaches and they strive to put all the clues in place, will they make it out alive and before the hurricane hits?
The Skink (a confederate ship) is asked to carry a very important cargo. Things are dangerous though because the Union has just taken over New Orleans. Under a new moon, the Skink sets out, delivers the box with unknown contents and then heads toward Havana where it encounters a Union warship and is sunk.
Summer 1973
Mike, 13, reluctantly boards a plane from California to Florida to spend the summer with his divorced father, who is a marine biologist. He is told after he lands that they will not be in Pensacola but on Shipwreck Island off the coast of Alabama while his father teaches an invertebrate zoology course. He feels stranded and neglected, thinking that the weeks will drag with little to keep him occupied. After a slow beginning, Mike's summer of 1973 becomes more and more exciting when he and a new friend begin to explore an old fort on the island. A salvage boat with a scary crew is lurking off shore looking for the Skink and her cargo. When the boys begin gathering information and asking questions, the crew becomes pushy, demanding and start making threats. Then the boys make an unexpected discovery, a Civil War gold coin, at the old Civil War fort. The boys are just beginning to unravel the mystery surrounding their find when a hurricane threatens and they discover that thieves are after their treasure. As the hurricane approaches and they strive to put all the clues in place, will they make it out alive and before the hurricane hits?
Invisible Lines-Amato
Trevor is of three children growing up in a poor, single-parent family. Trevor and his younger brother just want to fit in among the students at their new school but their mother is currently unemployed and there is no money for anything new. Trevor must rely on his intelligence, artistic ability, quick wit, and soccer skills to win friends. Unfortunately, rich and popular Xander seems determined to cause him trouble. When Trevor’s life starts to spiral out-of –control he manages to make things right with the support of a teacher, a couple of unexpected friends, and Charlie.
This story is great for all of you interested in art. Lots of Trevor's art is featured throughout the book. It is also a great book for building tolerance and helping us to learn to judge the person not their situation.
1.05.2011
Linger-Stiefvater
I posted Linger, the sequel to Shiver, here because once you start reading this series you'll want to know what happens between Sam and Grace. Grace, whose parents have pretty much allowed her to raise herself, now has to start answering to her parents. She resents this a lot because for whatever reason her parents no longer seem to approve of Sam. Well too bad. Nothing is going to come between them ......nothing!
There is a new wolf introduced in this book. The back story on Cole is that he was an out-of-control musician who was very self-destructive. He is running away from live in general but especially from a couple of personal relationships. Wait until you see how his story weaves in between Sam and Grace’s love story. It is pretty wild and gruesome at times.
There is a new wolf introduced in this book. The back story on Cole is that he was an out-of-control musician who was very self-destructive. He is running away from live in general but especially from a couple of personal relationships. Wait until you see how his story weaves in between Sam and Grace’s love story. It is pretty wild and gruesome at times.
Shiver- Stiefvater
For years Grace has watched the wolves that lurk behind her house each winter. She is inexplicably drawn to the yellow-eyed wolf. He feels like he somehow belongs to her.
Sam has lived two lives. During the winter, as a wolf, he watches over the girl he loves. In the summer, as a young man, he works at a small bookstore and thinks about Grace. What if they could actually be together? He doesn’t dare let his heart consider the possibility…..until now.
This unconventional love story demonstrates how through love all things are possible. People are willing to accept things they would have never considered before.
Sam has lived two lives. During the winter, as a wolf, he watches over the girl he loves. In the summer, as a young man, he works at a small bookstore and thinks about Grace. What if they could actually be together? He doesn’t dare let his heart consider the possibility…..until now.
This unconventional love story demonstrates how through love all things are possible. People are willing to accept things they would have never considered before.
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