Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Book 21: The Heist Society

The Heist Society by Ally Carter


Katarina Bishop is finally on her own.  She has left the family "business" of thievery to attend a private school and start a new life.  But suddenly, she is kicked out of the academy and her father is blamed for a huge art heist that, for once, he didn't do.  Before she knows it, she's thrown back into the family circle where she has two weeks to prove her father's innocence.  The quest will take her all over the world, where she uncovers more secrets, surprises and clues.  Will it be enough to save her father?  And will Kat find everything she's looking for, including her own happiness?

**A Truman Nominee for 2012-2013  

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Book 20: Girl, Stolen

Girl, Stolen by April Henry


It's no big deal for Cheyenne Wilder to stay in the back seat of the car while her stepmom runs into the pharmacy.  But then someone steals the car, without realizing that Cheyenne is in it.  The fact that she is blind is only her first problem.  Can Cheyenne figure out how to get away when she can't see?  What will her kidnappers do with her?  And what other secrets are they hiding?

**A Truman Nominee for 2012-2013

Friday, July 6, 2012

Book 19: After Ever After

Wow, I am BEHIND!  Who knew that summer would be busier than the school year!  I gotta get going!!!


After Ever After by Jordan Sonnenblick


Jeffrey Alpers has a lot on his plate:  he's starting his eighth grade year, a new (hot) girl named Lindsey has moved to town, his brother has left suddenly to "find himself" in Africa, and there's a new high-stakes state test coming up that will determine if he goes to high school.  It would be a lot of pressure for any kid, but for Jeffrey, a state test is even harder since his chemotherapy treatments affected his brain.  Together he and his best friend Tad (also a cancer survivor) will push each other to do things they've never done before, and ultimately, face challenges that will change them forever.

**A Truman Nominee for 2012-2013