Saturday, January 16, 2010

New and Notable Books from December 2009

Fallen by Lauren Kate
Teen Romance (Paranormal)
Release Date: 12/1/2009
Seventeen year-old Luce is a new student at Sword & Cross, an unwelcoming boarding/reform school in Savannah, Georgia. Luce's boyfriend died under suspicious circumstances, and now she carries the guilt over his death with her as she navigates the unfriendly halls at Sword & Cross, where every student seems to have an unpleasant--even evil--history.
(Mysterious Mr. Spines #3)
Teen Fantasy
Release Date: 12/1/2009
In this action packed conclusion, Edward McLeod is almost at the end of his journey. Now he must take on the Jackal and fight for all of the trapped souls in the Woodbine. But the Jackal and his formidable army will not be so easy to defeat.
Request it!

Witch & Wizard by James Patterson
Teen Suspense
Release Date: 12/1/2009
Torn from their family and slammed into prison, a brother and sister must rediscover their supernatural powers in order to save themselves, their parents, and the world.




Smart Aleck's Guide to American History by Adam Selzer
Teen Nonfiction
Release Date: 12/1/2009
Do you know America? No, I mean, do you REALLY know America?
Well, you REALLY need this book.
Not only will it improve your sorry historical knowledge, it will crack you up, and give you material to throw your teachers off balance for entire class periods. Identify their lies! Point out their half-truths! And possibly, just possibly, gain some extra credit for yourself.


Blood Ninja by Nick Lake
Teen Horror
Release Date: 12/1/2009
Is Taro, a fisherman's son, destined for greatness? In the course of a day, Taro's entire life changes: His father is murdered before his eyes, and Taro is taken by a mysterious ninja on a perilous journey toward safety. Someone wants Taro dead, but who -- and why? With his best friend, Hiro, and their ninja guide, Shusaku, Taro gets caught in the crossfire of a bitter conflict between rival lords for control of imperial Japan. As Taro trains to become a ninja himself, he's less and less sure that he wants to be one. But when his real identity is revealed, it becomes impossible for Taro to turn his back on his fate.
Teen Romance
Release Date: 12/1/2009
Felicity Walker believes in true love. That's why she applies for a gig at the matchmaking company Cupid's Hollow. But when Felicity gets the job, she learns that she isn't just a matchmaker--she's a cupid!
Request it!



Little White Lies by Jessica Burkhart
(Canterwood Crest Series)
Teen Fiction
Release Date: 12/1/2009
There's a new Queen Bee at Canterwood--and her sting is a thousand times worse than Heather's. Will the trio continue to reign as the Queens of Canterwood? or will Jasmine finally put them out of the royal running?
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I So Don't Do Spooky by Barrie Summy
Teen Mystery
Release Date: 12/1/2009
Summy follows up "I So Don't Do Mysteries" with this creepy, freaky mystery. Someone's out to get Sherry's stepmom. Can she save her before it's too late?