Kneece, Mark. The monsters are due on Maple Street: Rod Serling’s the Twilight Zone
(Rich Ellis - Illustrator)
Walker & Co 2009 9.99 9780802797131 ms/hs
Rod Sterling's Twilight Zone (Walker) A mysterious flash in the sky causes a power outage on a small country street. All the residents come out and congregate to talk about what to do, but darkness has a way of bringing out the fear in people. One night a strange flash in the sky made everyone go to their windows wondering what it was. Then the lights went out and all was dark. The neighbors ran out of their houses frightened and wanting information about the events. All wondered but few moved to check the surrounding areas. Their fear had immobilized them. Joking became serious talk about monsters and aliens. Neighbors that were strange began to seem like from another planet, eccentricities became part of being an alien. Noises in the dark became magnified and fear brought out the meanness and suspicious minds of humans. Guns appeared, bats, and sticks.... then violence!
Everyone in this quiet neighborhood, one cool and dark evening stepped into the twilight zone. MD
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Elkeles, Simone Perfect Chemistry
Walker & Co 2009 360p 9.99 9780802798220 hs
Alex Fuentes is a gang member. Brittany Ellis is a blonde cheerleader from a wealthy family. Two teenagers from different worlds are about to collide and crossover boundaries into an unknown destiny of love and discovery. What transpires is a perfect chemistry that will have everyone questioning their values, feelings and reevaluating of their lives. A must read! Brittany appears to be the perfect golden girl head cheerleader, blonde wind blown hair, blue eyes, good grades and dating the captain of the football team. What no one knows is that Brittany leads a secret life full of family problems and is dealing with the care of a beloved sister that suffers from cerebral palsy.
Alejandro “Alex” fuentes is a gang member, owns a motorcycle, and acts like he is the man to be feared on campus. The truth; Alex fears for his two younger brothers and is hoping to be able to keep them from joining the gang. He is going to make sure they have a future even if it means he will have to sacrifice himself.
Then comes the day when school starts and in chemistry class the perfect girl has to sit next to the “mean” gang member. Mrs. Peterson the chemistry teacher is a teacher to be reckoned with and what she says goes. The project should have been simple but life is not simple and love is fickle. When Brittany and Alex sit next to each other and must interact with each other sparks always fly. But are these sparks the beginning of something else. The crossover is not easy and leaving the gang is not like getting out of a club. The choices these two teens face is full of questions, uncertainties, strange friendships, violence and even death.
Teens will love this book!!! MD
Walker & Co 2009 360p 9.99 9780802798220 hs
Alex Fuentes is a gang member. Brittany Ellis is a blonde cheerleader from a wealthy family. Two teenagers from different worlds are about to collide and crossover boundaries into an unknown destiny of love and discovery. What transpires is a perfect chemistry that will have everyone questioning their values, feelings and reevaluating of their lives. A must read! Brittany appears to be the perfect golden girl head cheerleader, blonde wind blown hair, blue eyes, good grades and dating the captain of the football team. What no one knows is that Brittany leads a secret life full of family problems and is dealing with the care of a beloved sister that suffers from cerebral palsy.
Alejandro “Alex” fuentes is a gang member, owns a motorcycle, and acts like he is the man to be feared on campus. The truth; Alex fears for his two younger brothers and is hoping to be able to keep them from joining the gang. He is going to make sure they have a future even if it means he will have to sacrifice himself.
Then comes the day when school starts and in chemistry class the perfect girl has to sit next to the “mean” gang member. Mrs. Peterson the chemistry teacher is a teacher to be reckoned with and what she says goes. The project should have been simple but life is not simple and love is fickle. When Brittany and Alex sit next to each other and must interact with each other sparks always fly. But are these sparks the beginning of something else. The crossover is not easy and leaving the gang is not like getting out of a club. The choices these two teens face is full of questions, uncertainties, strange friendships, violence and even death.
Teens will love this book!!! MD
Sunday, August 16, 2009
The After Hours.
Kneece, Mark The After Hours.
Walker & Co 2008 293p 9.99 978-0-8027-9717-9 ms/hs
Rod Sterling's The Twilight Zone This graphic is adapted from Twilight Zone television series episode of the same name. The eerie panel illustrations draw the reader into the story of a woman who is in actuality a department store mannequin. The twisted tale takes on a new life in this popular genre. This title will be popular with graphic novel fans as well as Twilight Zone fans. It could be used as a high interest title for reluctant readers. This graphic is adapted from Twilight Zone television series episode of the same name. The eerie panel illustrations draw the reader into the narrative of a woman who is in actuality a department store mannequin. The use of color fits the story perfectly. This twisted tale of the supernatural, first broadcast in the early 1960's, takes on a new life in this Twenty-first Century adaptation. For those who remember, Rod Sterling's voice can be heard in the text. For those too young to remember Sterling's popular show, his imaginative style will still terrorize. This title will be popular with graphic novel fans as well as Twilight Zone fans. It could be used as a high interest title for reluctant readers in both middle and high school libraries. T. Weinraub
Walker & Co 2008 293p 9.99 978-0-8027-9717-9 ms/hs
Rod Sterling's The Twilight Zone This graphic is adapted from Twilight Zone television series episode of the same name. The eerie panel illustrations draw the reader into the story of a woman who is in actuality a department store mannequin. The twisted tale takes on a new life in this popular genre. This title will be popular with graphic novel fans as well as Twilight Zone fans. It could be used as a high interest title for reluctant readers. This graphic is adapted from Twilight Zone television series episode of the same name. The eerie panel illustrations draw the reader into the narrative of a woman who is in actuality a department store mannequin. The use of color fits the story perfectly. This twisted tale of the supernatural, first broadcast in the early 1960's, takes on a new life in this Twenty-first Century adaptation. For those who remember, Rod Sterling's voice can be heard in the text. For those too young to remember Sterling's popular show, his imaginative style will still terrorize. This title will be popular with graphic novel fans as well as Twilight Zone fans. It could be used as a high interest title for reluctant readers in both middle and high school libraries. T. Weinraub
Blue Flame (Perfect Fire Trilogy, Book 1)
Grant, K. M. Blue Flame (Perfect Fire Trilogy, Book 1)
Walker & Co 2008 246p 16.99 978-0-8027-9694-3 ms/hs
Religious persecution is not a new phenomenon. Set some forty years after the death of Richard the Lionhearted, this novel provides engaging, suspenseful, well-written historical fiction with excellent characterizations and a well-paced plot. It takes place in thirteenth century Occitan and tells the story of Raimon, the son of a Cathar weaver and Yolanda, the daughter of a Catholic Count. Religious persecution is not a new phenomenon. Set some forty years after the death of Richard the Lionhearted, this novel provides engaging, suspenseful, well-written historical fiction with excellent characterizations and a well-paced plot. It takes place in thirteenth century Occitan and tells the story of Raimon, the son of a Cathar weaver and Yolanda, the daughter of a Catholic Count. Yolanda's father Berenger is tolerant of the different beliefs among his subjects but when the legendary Blue Flame, supposedly kindled at the death of Jesus, reappears in the possession of the knight Parsifal, things change. A Catholic Inquisitor is dispatched to the Occitan, and the torture and burnings of the heretics begin again. This religious Crusade will pit families and friends against each other once again. Complicating the problems is the desire of the French king to acquire this rich region and add it to his empire. The death of Berenger leaves the Occitan in the hands of his weakling son Aimery and bad becomes even worse. Raimon is accused of killing the chief Inquisitor and condemned to death by fire and Yolanda to an unwanted marriage. Rescued from the pyre by Parsifal, Raimon, and Yolanda are cruelly separated and readers will have to wait very impatiently for the second book in the series. S.Ogintz
Walker & Co 2008 246p 16.99 978-0-8027-9694-3 ms/hs
Religious persecution is not a new phenomenon. Set some forty years after the death of Richard the Lionhearted, this novel provides engaging, suspenseful, well-written historical fiction with excellent characterizations and a well-paced plot. It takes place in thirteenth century Occitan and tells the story of Raimon, the son of a Cathar weaver and Yolanda, the daughter of a Catholic Count. Religious persecution is not a new phenomenon. Set some forty years after the death of Richard the Lionhearted, this novel provides engaging, suspenseful, well-written historical fiction with excellent characterizations and a well-paced plot. It takes place in thirteenth century Occitan and tells the story of Raimon, the son of a Cathar weaver and Yolanda, the daughter of a Catholic Count. Yolanda's father Berenger is tolerant of the different beliefs among his subjects but when the legendary Blue Flame, supposedly kindled at the death of Jesus, reappears in the possession of the knight Parsifal, things change. A Catholic Inquisitor is dispatched to the Occitan, and the torture and burnings of the heretics begin again. This religious Crusade will pit families and friends against each other once again. Complicating the problems is the desire of the French king to acquire this rich region and add it to his empire. The death of Berenger leaves the Occitan in the hands of his weakling son Aimery and bad becomes even worse. Raimon is accused of killing the chief Inquisitor and condemned to death by fire and Yolanda to an unwanted marriage. Rescued from the pyre by Parsifal, Raimon, and Yolanda are cruelly separated and readers will have to wait very impatiently for the second book in the series. S.Ogintz
Birth of a Warrior.
Ford, Michael Birth of a Warrior.
Walker & Co 2008 262p 16.99 978-0-8027-9794-0 ms/hs
Set at the beginning of the Greco-Persian Wars, this novel of ancient Sparta is filled with both action and history. Lysander, son of a Helot woman and a Spartan warrior, is saved from a life as a slave by his grandfather and is undergoing brutal training as a Spartan warrior. Set at the beginning of the Greco-Persian Wars, this novel of ancient Sparta is filled with both action and history. Lysander, son of a Helot woman and a Spartan warrior, is saved from a life as a slave by his grandfather. He has been admitted to the warrior academy where both his acceptance by the other boys has been merciless and his training brutal. In order to prove his worthiness, he is forced to repudiate his Helot people and participate in the beating of his best friend. Afterwards, he is sent on a survival quest to the mountains with two other boys in order to prove his abilities. While on quest, they stumble across a Persian army readying an attack and must convince their elders that the young warriors can help save the city.
This is an engaging suspenseful, well-written historical fiction with excellent characterizations and a well paced plot and does not sugarcoat the violent time period. It is filled with exciting adventures and bloody battle scenes and will attract middle and high school readers while providing access to a slice of real history. It will leave its readers waiting breathlessly for the next installment and might stimulate further study into the time period.
S.Ogintz
Walker & Co 2008 262p 16.99 978-0-8027-9794-0 ms/hs
Set at the beginning of the Greco-Persian Wars, this novel of ancient Sparta is filled with both action and history. Lysander, son of a Helot woman and a Spartan warrior, is saved from a life as a slave by his grandfather and is undergoing brutal training as a Spartan warrior. Set at the beginning of the Greco-Persian Wars, this novel of ancient Sparta is filled with both action and history. Lysander, son of a Helot woman and a Spartan warrior, is saved from a life as a slave by his grandfather. He has been admitted to the warrior academy where both his acceptance by the other boys has been merciless and his training brutal. In order to prove his worthiness, he is forced to repudiate his Helot people and participate in the beating of his best friend. Afterwards, he is sent on a survival quest to the mountains with two other boys in order to prove his abilities. While on quest, they stumble across a Persian army readying an attack and must convince their elders that the young warriors can help save the city.
This is an engaging suspenseful, well-written historical fiction with excellent characterizations and a well paced plot and does not sugarcoat the violent time period. It is filled with exciting adventures and bloody battle scenes and will attract middle and high school readers while providing access to a slice of real history. It will leave its readers waiting breathlessly for the next installment and might stimulate further study into the time period.
S.Ogintz
Lincoln Through the Ages.
Sandler, Martin W. Lincoln Through the Ages.
Walker & Co, 2008, 94p, 19.99, 978-0-8027-9666-4, ms/hs
Contains over one hundred images of the life of Abraham Lincoln that provides a portrait of his presidency and the events surrounding it. With this year celebrating the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, there is a plethora of newly published books to mark the occasion.
This title stands as one of the more remarkable books currently available. Using primary source photographs, Sandler presents an immensely readable photo-biography of a man who was the president during the crossroads of American history. Each two page spread focuses on a particular topic. The first several “chapters” (there is no Table of Contents) present an overview of Lincoln’s life and the introduction of photography, a new technology, as a means of recording history. Subsequent chapters follow Lincoln’s life in chronological order. The recto is either a full page primary source black and white photo or a color illustration; the companion verso page is titled from a Lincoln quote that introduces the narrative. Additional photos are included on the verso. The narrative is succinct, informative, and easily understood by students who may not have much background knowledge of this period in American history. Narratives range from the serious (”Shocking a Nation”) to the humorous (”Lincoln’s Beard”). Concluding chapters discuss the manhunt for John Wilkes Booth and Lincoln’s Legacy. The layout is compelling, with pleasing color plates and corresponding color highlighting the quotes. Back matter includes sources, information for further reading, and an index.
This handsome title is a must have for any collection. R. Zajko
Walker & Co, 2008, 94p, 19.99, 978-0-8027-9666-4, ms/hs
Contains over one hundred images of the life of Abraham Lincoln that provides a portrait of his presidency and the events surrounding it. With this year celebrating the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, there is a plethora of newly published books to mark the occasion.
This title stands as one of the more remarkable books currently available. Using primary source photographs, Sandler presents an immensely readable photo-biography of a man who was the president during the crossroads of American history. Each two page spread focuses on a particular topic. The first several “chapters” (there is no Table of Contents) present an overview of Lincoln’s life and the introduction of photography, a new technology, as a means of recording history. Subsequent chapters follow Lincoln’s life in chronological order. The recto is either a full page primary source black and white photo or a color illustration; the companion verso page is titled from a Lincoln quote that introduces the narrative. Additional photos are included on the verso. The narrative is succinct, informative, and easily understood by students who may not have much background knowledge of this period in American history. Narratives range from the serious (”Shocking a Nation”) to the humorous (”Lincoln’s Beard”). Concluding chapters discuss the manhunt for John Wilkes Booth and Lincoln’s Legacy. The layout is compelling, with pleasing color plates and corresponding color highlighting the quotes. Back matter includes sources, information for further reading, and an index.
This handsome title is a must have for any collection. R. Zajko
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