New Books for July 29
Critical role : the Mighty Nein origins, Caleb Widogast
Houser, Jody, author.
2022
A fire can keep you warm...or it can consume you. When Bren Aldric Ermendrud was chosen to attend the Soltryce Academy, everyone knew he would have an important future in service to the Empire. But nobody--least of all Bren himself--could foresee the cruelty he endured, and the ways in which it would break and remake him. Witness the events that transform Bren into the Mighty Nein's Caleb Widogast, and how they'll inform the path he'll take in the future.
Dog Man. 6, Brawl of the wild
Pilkey, Dav, 1966- author, illustrator
2019
When Dog Man is sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit, his friends work to prove his innocence.
Ebonwilde
Smith, Crystal, (Crystal Campbell), author
2022
In the conclusion to the Bloodleaf trilogy, Zan is left with the task of finding and reviving Princess Aurelia while searching the dangerous land of Ebonwilde to return the gift she sacrificed for him--her life.
The girl from the sea
Ostertag, Molly, author
2021
Fifteen-year-old Morgan has a secret: She can't wait to escape the perfect little island where she lives. She's desperate to finish high school and escape her sad divorced mom, her volatile little brother, and worst of all, her great group of friends...who don't understand Morgan at all. Because really, Morgan's biggest secret is that she has a lot of secrets, including the one about wanting to kiss another girl. Then one night, Morgan is saved from drowning by a mysterious girl named Keltie. The two become friends and suddenly life on the island doesn't seem so stifling anymore. But Keltie has some secrets of her own. And as the girls start to fall in love, everything they're each trying to hide will find its way to the surface...whether Morgan is ready or not.
Heartstopper. Volume 1
Oseman, Alice, author, artist
2020
Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. Shy and softhearted Charlie Spring sits next to rugby player Nick Nelson in class one morning. A warm and intimate friendship follows, and that soon develops into something more for Charlie, who doesn't think he has a chance. But Nick is struggling with feelings of his own, and as the two grow closer and take on the ups and downs of high school, they come to understand the surprising and delightful ways in which love works.
How to hug a pufferfish
Peterson, Ellie, author, illustrator
2022
"A group of underwater friends learn to ask for permission before showing their prickly, pufferfish pal some love"-- Provided by publisher.
Man-of-war
Biesty, Stephen, illustrator
2019
Packed with extraordinary illustrations, this history book for children covers everything from warship design to navigation. Biesty's incredible drawings slice through a man-of-war to explore every corner, from the crow's nest to the stinking hold. Packed with fascinating facts and gory details, the pages teem with sailors going about their duties. Find out how gun crews fired a cannon, examine a surgeon's toolkit, and learn the best way to wriggle the maggots out of the ship's biscuits. Look out, too, for the stowaway on every page. He's the one with spiky hair, and there's a reward for his capture!
River
Hunter, Erin, author
2022
The dawn of a new age is upon the warrior Clans, but when tragedy strikes RiverClan, one young medicine cat must use her gift to prevent the Clans' newfound peace from descending into chaos.
Unicorn famous : another Phoebe and her unicorn adventure
Simpson, Dana, 1977- author, illustrator
2021
"With over 1.7 million copies sold, the Phoebe and Her Unicorn book series for middle-grade readers is an immensely popular and magical word of unicorns, adventure, and friendship. The Phoebe and Her Unicorn adventures continue in the latest installment from Dana Simpson"-- Provided by publisher.
Unicorn playlist : another Phoebe and her unicorn adventure
Simpson, Dana, 1977- author, illustrator
2021
Best friends Phoebe Howell and Marigold Heavenly Nostrils march to their own beat, but life isn't all rainbows and unicorns. With so many problems in the world and drama at school, Phoebe wonders why unicorns aren't in charge instead of humans. With Marigold, each day is full of magic, from introducing Phoebe to unicorn music to crashing a goblin popularity contest, and even tracking down long-lost family members like Infernus, the Unicorn of Death (who ends up being surprisingly adorable). In Unicorn Playlist, Phoebe and Marigold play all the hits.
We are shapes
Beck, Melinda, author, illustrator
2022
We are shapes! We balance, we stack, and best of all, we work together! -- cover.
Wotakoi : love is hard for otaku. 2
Fujita (Manga artist), author, illustrator.
2018
"Frustrated with the slow pace of their relationship, Hirotaka asks Narumi on a real date, with one critical stipulation -- they can't show their otaku sides at all. Can the two find something to bond over in the absence of games, manga, and anime? Meanwhile, Hanako and Taro revisit the origins of their own tempestuous relationship back when they were in high school, and even Naoya seems to be spending more time with a new friend!"--Provided by publisher.
Wotakoi : love is hard for otaku. 4
Fujita (Manga artist), author, illustrator.
2020
"When Hanako loses a cherished memento, Taro finds himself out in the cold as he pulls out all the wrong stops to try and find a happy resolution. Narumi and Hirotaka offer what support they can while deepening their own relationship, but their help can only go so far... As for Naoya and Ko, perceptive onlookers nudge the pair to close what little distance remains between them, but will they get the hints?"--Back cover.
The wrong hostage
Lowell, Elizabeth, 1944-
2006
Orphaned at 13, Catherine Silva clawed her way out of poverty and violence to become a highly respected federal judge. Joe Faroe doesn't have much faith in law. He's been through the political meat grinder. It cost him his career, his freedom, and a woman who still haunts him. Cate comes to Faroe, past and present collide, and Faroe is sucked back into the shadows, tracking a violent killer who holds the life of Cate's son in his bloody hands.