We have had a great time this summer with the various summer reading activities. One that is great fun is Reading with Lukas. Lukas is a trained reading buddy dog who is coming to the library every Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Children in grade school can sign up for 10 minutes of reading aloud to Lucas. Studies show that this simple act can improve kids reading skills since he is a noncritical listener. Call us to sign up your child.
This week KJ, our Children’s Specialist, has provided us with some book reviews of recent young adult titles.
Michele Obama; An American Story by David Colbert. In 151 pages, this biography gives you a quick overview of our newest First Lady’s life and helps you understand the woman behind the President. Descended from an illiterate slave, the Robinsons emphasized the importance of an education, so both Michelle and her brother excelled in school. Instead of parlaying her Ivy League degree into a lucrative career as a lawyer, Michelle chose to work to better her community and now, the country.
The Amaranth Enchantment by Julie Berry. This is Ms. Berry’s first novel and it shows great promise. Lucinda Chapdelaine lost her parents and their wealthy lifestyle at a young age. She was sent to live with her uncle (by marriage) and his second wife to live a Cinderella-like existence in their jewelry shop. Enter a mysterious lady with an even more mysterious gem stone, a prince and a thief. What ensues is a life-threatening adventure with underlying enchantment and romance that keeps you turning pages and wanting more.
Killer—a Pretty Little Liars Book by Sara Shepard. Hanna, Aria, Spencer and Emily are the liars for whom this series is named. Their lives of privilege are disrupted once again by murder…or is it? The body didn’t stay put long enough for law enforcement to record it. Their nemesis, an unknown texter named “A” threatens that Spencer could be next if she doesn’t figure things out. Reader reviews call this installment the best one yet. Warning: these books are not “stand-alones.” To really understand what is going on, you need to read the series.
This week KJ, our Children’s Specialist, has provided us with some book reviews of recent young adult titles.
Michele Obama; An American Story by David Colbert. In 151 pages, this biography gives you a quick overview of our newest First Lady’s life and helps you understand the woman behind the President. Descended from an illiterate slave, the Robinsons emphasized the importance of an education, so both Michelle and her brother excelled in school. Instead of parlaying her Ivy League degree into a lucrative career as a lawyer, Michelle chose to work to better her community and now, the country.
The Amaranth Enchantment by Julie Berry. This is Ms. Berry’s first novel and it shows great promise. Lucinda Chapdelaine lost her parents and their wealthy lifestyle at a young age. She was sent to live with her uncle (by marriage) and his second wife to live a Cinderella-like existence in their jewelry shop. Enter a mysterious lady with an even more mysterious gem stone, a prince and a thief. What ensues is a life-threatening adventure with underlying enchantment and romance that keeps you turning pages and wanting more.
Killer—a Pretty Little Liars Book by Sara Shepard. Hanna, Aria, Spencer and Emily are the liars for whom this series is named. Their lives of privilege are disrupted once again by murder…or is it? The body didn’t stay put long enough for law enforcement to record it. Their nemesis, an unknown texter named “A” threatens that Spencer could be next if she doesn’t figure things out. Reader reviews call this installment the best one yet. Warning: these books are not “stand-alones.” To really understand what is going on, you need to read the series.
