Category Archives: Over 375 pages

“The Knife of Never Letting Go”

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness  Most people at some time or another have wished that they could hear the thoughts of a friend, an enemy, or better yet, a frienemy. But what if they could hear … Continue reading →

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More new biography and memoir

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

So–I’m defining biography and memoir a little loosely here, but I think teachers would love to have you read any of these books. And you’ll find empathy, outrage, inspiration and courage through your reading. Enjoy! We All Fall Down by … Continue reading →

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“Rot & Ruin”

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

     Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry Benny Imura thinks his older half-brother, Tom, is a coward. After all, on First Night, the night when zombies began to reanimate—about 6 billion of them, actually—Tom, who was a young man, grabbed … Continue reading →

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New Biography and Memoir

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

Stolen Innocence by Elissa Wall In September 2007, a packed courtroom in St. George, Utah, sat hushed as Elissa Wall, the star witness against polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs, gave captivating testimony of how Jeffs forced her to marry her … Continue reading →

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Author Lauren Kate is coming to town!

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

New York Times bestselling author Lauren Kate will be at the Ovitt Library in Ontario: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 3:30-5:30 PM Bring books for signing. Books will also be available for purchase at the event. For more information, please call … Continue reading →

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‘Entwined”

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

  Entwined by Heather Dixon I just finished Entwined, and I think it could be a favorite summer read for fantasy fiction lovers. (If you don’t like fantasy, you may not make it through the first half although the second … Continue reading →

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“Columbine”

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

Columbine by Dave Cullen  You’re too young to remember the worst high school shooting in the country’s history, but no doubt you’ve heard of ‘Columbine.’ On April 20, 1999, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold begin to shoot—indiscriminately—students and teachers at … Continue reading →

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The Winner! California Young Reader Medal!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

Just announced! This year’s California Young Reader Medal Winner! The California Young Reader Medal is a special award because unlike most other book awards, students nominate the books through their teachers and/or librarians. Students choose the winner by reading and … Continue reading →

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“Thinking Fast and Slow”

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman The author is a Nobel Laureate in Economics (2002) and a psychologist by education and training. Thinking Fast and Slow just won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Current Interest this past … Continue reading →

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Adult books for teens: “War”

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

Adult Books for Teens: War by Sebastian Junger In the year between June 2007 and June 2008, the Korengal Valley was the most dangerous place for a soldier to be at war. The daily temperatures of one hundred degrees, the … Continue reading →

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