New Books for May 10
Albie on his way
2022
"Albie is on a mission! The king has commanded him to deliver an important message to the neighboring castle. Dutifully he dashes away. But once on his way, something comes up . . . and then another thing, and then another! What is one to do when a squirrel, a tired mother and her many children, and an old animal need Albie's help, just has much as his king? Told with clever parallel storytelling, Hans Christian Andersen Award winner Jutta Bauer, relays a charming tale about the importance of kindness and being true to oneself--even when you are on an important errand for the king" -- Provided by Amazon.
The case of the shiny roof
Miller, Valerie, author
2022
"Tommy and Remi, our energy adventurers, are ready to explore the world of climate change and find ways that they can make a difference. In "The Case of the Shiny Roof" join Tommy and Remi as they explore the power of the sun. With the help of their science consultant Reginald and new friend Sol, they learn how the energy from the sun can be used in so many ways, from making electricity to cooking dinner to growing plants."-- Provided by publisher.
Elantris
Sanderson, Brandon, author
2015
Arriving in the kingdom of Arelon to enter a marriage of state, princess Sarene discovers that her intended has died and that she is considered his widow, leaving her a lone force against the imperial ambitions of a religious fanatic.
The media and me : a guide to critical media literacy for young people
Project Censored (U.S.), author.
2022
During the recent presidential election, "media literacy" became a buzzword that signified the threat media manipulation posed to democratic processes. Meanwhile, statistical research has shown that 8 to 18 year-olds pack more than eleven hours with some form of media into each day by "media multitasking." Young people are not only eager and interested to learn about and discuss the realities of media ownership, production, and distribution, they also deserve to understand differential power structures in how media influences our culture. The Media and Me provides readers with the tools and perspectives to be empowered and autonomous media users.
A mother would know : a novel
Garza, Amber, 1977- author
2022
"A woman living alone in a Victorian house asks her moody son to move home and begins to question how well she knows him when a local woman is murdered and the neighbors instantly suspect him"-- Provided by publisher.
My strange shrinking parents : being: a picture story told in 38 pages
Sworder, Zeno, author, illustrator
2023
"One boy's parents travel from far-off lands to improve their son's life. But what happens next is unexpected. What does it mean when your parents are different? With humor and pathos, Sworder reflects on the strange nature of giving and receiving love and celebrates those parents who embrace a hard life for themselves in the hope of a better life for their children"-- Provided by publisher.
Never ever getting back together
Gonzales, Sophie, 1992- author
2022
It's been two years since Maya's ex-boyfriend cheated on her, and she still can't escape him: his sister married the crown prince of a minor European country and he captured hearts as her charming younger brother. If the world only knew the real Jordy, the manipulative liar who broke Maya's heart. Skye Kaplan was always cautious with her heart until Jordy said all the right things and earned her trust. Now his face is all over the media and Skye is still wondering why he stopped calling. When Maya and Skye are invited to star on the reality dating show Second-Chance Romance, they're whisked away to a beautiful mansion--along with four more of Jordy's exes--to compete for his affections while the whole world watches. Skye wonders if she and Jordy can recapture the spark she knows they had, but Maya has other plans: exposing Jordy and getting revenge. As they navigate the competition, Skye and Maya discover that their real happily ever after is nothing they could have scripted.
Nine liars
Johnson, Maureen, 1973-, author
2022
Senior year at Ellingham Academy for Stevie Bell isn't going well. Her boyfriend, David, is studying in London. Her friends are obsessed with college applications. With the cold case of the century solved, Stevie is adrift. There is nothing to distract her from the questions pinging around her brain--questions about college, love, and life in general. Relief comes when David invites Stevie and her friends to join him for study abroad, and his new friend Izzy introduces her to a double-murder cold case. In 1995, nine friends from Cambridge University went to a country house and played a drunken game of hide-and-seek. Two were found in the woodshed the next day, murdered with an ax. The case was assumed to be a burglary gone wrong, but one of the remaining seven saw something she can't explain.
Polar bear
Fleming, Candace, author
2022
"A book exploring the life and habitat of a mother polar bear and her cubs"-- Provided by publisher.
Pout party
McColl, Sarah, author, illustrator.
2022
"Rue wakes up in a bad mood and won't be coaxed out of it, so she declares a pout party"--Provided by publisher.
The seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Reid, Taylor Jenkins, author
2017
Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one in the journalism community is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?
Shugo chara! 6
Peach-Pit (Group), author, artist
2013
Amu has three guardian characters who represent different sides of her ideal self - and a fourth who has gone over to work for the evil Easter Corporation!
Summer on the island : a novel
Novak, Brenda, author
2022
After the death of her US senator father, Marlow Madsen travels home to help her mother settle the family estate. For Marlow, the trip is a chance to reconnect with friends Aida and Claire, who are hoping to hit reset on their lives. A leisurely beachfront summer promises the trio of women the opportunity to take deep healing breaths and explore new paths. But when her father's will reveals an earth-shattering secret that tarnishes his impeccable reputation and everything she thought she knew about her family, Marlow finds herself questioning her entire childhood - and aspects of her future.
A world of curiosities
Penny, Louise, author
2022
As the villagers prepare for a special celebration, Armand Gamache and Jean-Guy Beauvoir find themselves increasingly worried. A young man and woman have reappeared in the Sûreté du Québec investigators' lives after many years. The two were young children when their troubled mother was murdered. Now they've arrived in the village of Three Pines. But to what end? As Chief Inspector Gamache works to uncover answers, there are hidden messages warning of mayhem and revenge and an old enemy is released in Armand Gamache's home.
Yo-kai watch. 20
Konishi, Noriyuki, author, artist
2023
"Nate Adams is just an average kid until the mysterious Whisper gives him the Yo-kai Watch. Now he can see what others cannot: Yo-kai of all shapes and forms! Join the goofy fun as the familiar Yo-kai gang meets up with some bizarre new friends, bringing spirited chaos and gags galore to the life of ordinary schoolkid Nate Adams…"-- Provided by publisher.