Flame in the mist – Ahdieh, Renée The only daughter of a prominent samurai, Mariko has always known she’d been raised for one purpose and one purpose only: to marry. Never mind her cunning, which rivals that of her twin brother, Kenshin, or her skills as an accomplished alchemist. Since Mariko was not born…
QUICK FACTS@ Markus Zusak Genre: YA/Realistic Fiction/Historical Fiction/ Born and currently lives in Sydney Australia with wife and children New York Times Best Seller Author Has won numerous literary awards His novel The Book Thief was made into movie The book thief – Zusak, Markus. It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its…
Earthrise : my adventures as an Apollo 14 astronaut – Mitchell, Edgar D. – On February 5, 1971, Edgar Mitchell jumped off the last rungs of a ladder connecting him to NASA’s Antares spacecraft and landed with two feet on the Moon. Following the disastrous Apollo 13 mission, Mitchell was one of three astronauts to…
Norse myths : tales of Odin, Thor, and Loki – Crossley-Holland, Kevin. A collaboration by two talented creators provides the perfect means to delve into Norse mythology and pore over the enthralling exploits of all-powerful Odin; mighty Thor and his hammer, Mjolnir; and Loki, the infamous trickster. From the creation of the nine worlds to…
QUICK FACTS@ Nicola Yoon Genre: YA/Realistic Fiction/Romance/Contemporary She grew up in Jamaica and Brooklyn The first Black woman to hit #1 on the New York Times Young Adult bestseller list She is a National Book Award finalist, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book recipient, and a Coretta Scott King New Talent Award winner Two of…
Looking for a new hobby? Consider trying your hand at a new art style! Here are 8 titles that might inspire your next big creation! The art of paint pouring : tips, techniques, and step -by-step instructions for creating colorful poured art in acrylic / Amanda VanEver Featuring easy step-by-step projects, practical tips, and beautiful art from an established paint-pouring expert, this book…
