Ages 11-18
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A MEMORY OF LIGHT, the final novel in the Wheel of Time
by N3RD
Since the death of Robert Jordan (Wheel of time author) in September fans have been left wondering if the final book of the wheel of time series would remain unfinished and unpublished.
Late last week Tor the publisher of the wheel of light gave a press release that that have signed a deal to have Brandon Sanderson finish the final book "A MEMORY OF LIGHT" with scheduled delivery of the manuscript in December 2008 and a planned publication date of Fall 2009.
Brandon Sanderson is best known for his Alcatraz books Alcatraz Versus The Evil Librarians being the first book.
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A great teen read
by Maxine
Deb Caletti, author of several nationally recognized books for teens including Honey, Baby, Sweetheart which was a runner-up for the 2004 National Book Award has written another winner, The Nature of Jade. Jade DeLuna has heard that jade is one of the strongest materials on earth but has trouble believing it about herself. Suffering from panic attacks, Jade finds comfort and rewards in helping out with the elephants at the Seattle Zoo. It's there that she meets Sebastian, a single dad with a big heart and a secret. Characters, including the elephants, are well drawn. I rooted for Jade and Sebastian all the way through. The grandmother and therapist are gems too.
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In your face!
by K.C.
What’s it worth to you to be beautiful? In Your Face: The Culture of Beauty and You examines the fascination around beauty, a $9 billion dollar per year industry. It not only illustrates what past generations have done in the name of beauty like binding feet to keep them small or removing ribs to squeeze the waist to a tiny size but also shows today’s generation willing to undergo stomach stapling, plastic surgery, and more to become and stay beautiful.
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Crimson Hero
by joy k
Crimson Hero is the story of Nobara, a talented teen volleyball player. She dreams about winning the interhigh volleyball championship, but her new high school has just disbanded the girls’ varsity team, citing a lack of interest. Can Nobara put together a team good enough to win--and avoid being distracted by the boys’ team’s star rookies? Put a hold on volume 1 to find out!
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History Bits - After Pearl Harbor
by ryanikoglu
Miss Breed was the first Children's Librarian in San Diego Public Library. Dear Miss Breed is the story of "quiet acts of courage" following The bombing of Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. "Her children" were American citizens of Japanese ancestry. As families were sent away to internment camps, Miss Breed handed them penny postcards printed with her return address. She sent books, letters, paper dolls, and small packages of "treasure" to the children in Poston Camp III. Her acts touched the lives of dozens of children for the rest of their lives. Her letters are lost, but she saved the children's letters. They and tell this Hero story !
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Make your own holiday wrapping paper!
by dkingster
Do you have your holiday shopping done? Or started? If you’re in grades 6-12 come to the Northeast Branch December 15th from 1-3 p.m. to make your own wrapping paper for your special gifts!
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Tasty Microwave Creations at Malletts Creek
by K.C.
Learn how to make delicious dishes and savory snacks in this hands-on workshop. Leave with a fistful of recipes to impress your family and friends.
Join us 2:00-3:30 p.m. Saturday, December 1st.
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More November Books to Films
by muffy
The Mist by Stephen King, was previously published as a novella in Skeleton Crew.
Following a violent thunderstorm, artist David Drayton and a small town community come under vicious attack from creatures prowling in a thick and unnatural mist. Local rumors point to an experiment conducted at a nearby top-secret military base. (This title is also available in abridged audio).
In Starting Out in the Evening, the 1998 novel by Brian Morton, the solitary life of a writer is shaken when a smart, ambitious graduate student convinces him that her thesis will bring him back into the literary spotlight. A marvelous cast includes Frank Langella.
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Furubafest @ MC, Friday, November 30th, 6:00-8:00 pm
by joy k
Can't get enough of Fruits Basket (aka Furuba) by Natsuki Takaya? Then join us this Friday night at Malletts Creek for a Furuba-themed celebration. We'll be discussing the latest twists and turns of the manga, screening episodes of the anime, and making a cool craft. Light snacks will be provided. For Grades 6-12.
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DAN IN REAL LIFE
by tonyabreu
Dan Burns (Steve Carell) is recently widowed but would like to get back into the dating game. Unfortunately, the first woman he falls for is his brother's (Dane Cook) girlfriend Marie (Juliette Binoche). This is a blissfully funny and touching romantic comedy; the real thing is that its characters manage to be romantic, hilarious and recognizably human at the same time. I was entertained and felt pretty good...so will you! Watch Dan in Real Life Trailer.
