New Resources May 2006

"Home of the Red Raiders"

The Camel Club. The Camel Club is a four-man group of Washington, D.C. misfits, that meet weekly to discuss political conspiracies they believe exist and what actions they might take. One night club members witness the murder of Secret Service employee Patrick Johnson, thus thrusting the wacky crew into the middle of a bigger conspiracy than they could ever have imagined.

Princess Izzy and the E Street shuffle. The unlikely true story of Isabella, her secret adviser, her jealous husband, and how it all affected me.

Finding Grace. Undecided about her future after graduating from high school, an Australian girl takes a job caring for a brain-damaged woman.

Scary beautiful. Chloe's serious relationship ends when her boyfriend moves across the country. Now that beautiful Chloe is unattached, she finds everyone in her junior high school class treats her differently.

Just ask : a novel. Sixteen-year-old Kim Peterson learns more about herself and her friends, and practices her new commitment to God, by writing a teen advice column for the newspaper on which her father is managing editor. (Diary of a teenage girl. Kim, bk. 1)

Sweetgrass basket. In alternating passages, two Mohawk sisters describe their lives at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, established in 1879 to educate Native Americans, as they try to assimilate into white culture and one of them is falsely accused of stealing.

Daniel, half-human : the Nazis come to power. In 1933, best friends Daniel and Armin admire Hitler, but as anti-Semitism buoys Hitler to power, Daniel learns he is half Jewish, threatening the friendship even as life in their beloved Hamburg, Germany, is becoming nightmarish. Also details Daniel and Armin's reunion in 1945 in interspersed chapters.

Two little girls in blue. A pair of twin girls are kidnapped, the ransom paid, but only Kelly is returned, with a note saying Kathy has been killed. When Kelly begins getting telepathic information from Kathy, only their mother believes she is still alive.

LoveSick. After an accident seems to end his college and athletic dreams, Ted is offered a second chance at school if he agrees to spy on a classmate and help her father monitor her bulimia.

Half-Moon investigations. Twleve-year-old private investigator Fletcher Moon, nicknamed "Half Moon" because of his shortness, must track down a conspiracy or be framed for a crime he did not committ.

Vt : Vermont. Ski bums, boarding princesses, and hardcore racer-types all sharing a small condo with one big fireplace. On or off the slopes they're all in for a great ride.

Desert blood 10pm/9c. When Gus Gonzalez was 12, he was adopted by television star Nick Hernandez, age 26 and single. Now Gus is 14, Nick's cop character is wildly popular, and it seems that everyone in rural Palmdale, CA, and in the media feels free to cast aspersions on Nick and Gus's relationship.

Just listen : a novel. Isolated from friends who believe the worst because she has not been truthful with them, sixteen-year-old Annabel finds an ally in classmate Owen, whose honesty and passion for music help her to face and share what really happened at the end-of-the-year party that changed her life.

The widow and the king. Young Ambrose, the last descendant of king Phaedra, flees for his life when the hooded evil prince of the Undercraft is released from a magical prison. (Sequal to Cup of the World)

Golden. Rapunzel has only two nights and one day in which to free a girl from a curse.

True confessions of a Hollywood starlet. Teen movie star Morgan Carter retreats to a small midwestern town to recuperate anonymously after an overdose and rehabilitation, recording her thoughts in a diary.

French kiss. As senior year quickly comes to an end, Alexa and Holly feel the pressure to top last year's fabulous spring break in South Beach. Can the recreate the magic in Paris?

Desire lines. When sixteen-year-old Walker gets caught up in a witch-hunt against homosexuals, he is left to stand by and watch as a tragedy unfolds.

Playing in traffic. Shy and unremarkable, seventeen-year-old Matt Lathrop is surprised and flattered to find himself singled out for the sexual attentions of the alluring Skye Colby, until he discovers the evil purpose behind her actions.

Mischief (The Hollow: book 3). Still facing the fallout of a curse, Aimee and Shane Lancaster and a group of teens confront new demons and creatures at every turn.

Something girl. Sophie lives in constant fear of her father, who beats her on a regular basis, until the day the beating is so severe it sends her to the hospital.

By the river. An atmospheric story in verse about the tough and tender sides of growing up in a small country town.

SilverFin : a James Bond adventure. This prequel to the adventures of James Bond, 007, introduces us to the young James when he's just started boarding school in England and is about to become involved in his first adventure.

Sonny's war. In the late 1960s, fourteen-year-old Cori's life is greatly changed by the sudden death of her father and her brother's tour of duty in Vietnam.

King of the Middle March (Arthur Trilogy, book 3). Arthur de Caldicot, on his way to becoming a man, witnesses the horrors of the Fourth Crusade in Venice and Zara, as well as the downfall of King Arthur's court, in his seeing stone.

Mates, dates, and diamond destiny. Nesta falls in love with William and gets involved in charity work, which opens her eyes to the problems of the world.

Ark angel. Shot outside the offices of MI6 and left for dead by Scorpia, Alex Rider awakens in a top-secret hospital, glad simply to be alive. But danger has a way of following Alex, and when the boy in the next room is the victim of a kidnapping attempt, it is Alex who saves him—only to be kidnapped himself.

Magic beach. Two children find themselves in a story when they write words in the sand on the beach, and whatever they have written appears when the waves wash the words away.

Dreamhunter. In a world where select people can enter "The Place" and find dreams of every kind to share with others for a fee, a fifteen-year-old girl is training to be a dreamhunter when her father disappears, leaving her to carry on his mysterious mission. (Dreamhunter duet, bk. 1)

Born to rock. High school senior Leo Caraway, a conservative Republican, learns that his biological father is a punk rock legend.

Dawn's early light. With just 24 hours left before her boyfriend TJ goes to war, Sarah receives news that her brother, serving in Iraq, has gone missing. Now Sarah must put her feelings aside as she sends her own soldier off to an unknown fate.

B for Buster. In the spring of 1943, sixteen-year-old Kak, desperate to escape his abusive parents, lies about his age to enlist in the Canadian Air Force.

Catch : a novel. Teenager Tim Temples must decide if he wants to leave his comfortable life in a small town and go to college.

The goodness gene. As son of the Compassionate Director of the Dominion of the Americas, Will, along with his twin brother Berk, has been groomed for leadership in a society that values genetic fitness, but he encounters information which causes him to question that society as well as his own identity.

Thorn. Thorn, a mysterious boy with a deformed leg, arrives on an island inhabited by the people of the Singing Seals, and though treated with fear and suspicion by most of the natives, is befriended by the girl Willow, chosen to be the next Keeper of Story.

Gossamer. While learning to bestow dreams, a young dream giver tries to save an eight-year-old boy from the effects of both his abusive past and the nightmares inflicted on him by the frightening Sinisteeds.

RX. Raising awareness and fostering discussion this is a fascinating look at a high school class superstar who is dealing with the stress by dealing drugs.

Charmed thirds : a novel. Jessica Darling continues to grow, groove, lust, and hook up. In this witty follow-up to Sloppy Firsts and Second Helpings, Jessie studies and romps through three years at New York's Columbia University. When not soaking up Ivy League ambience, this exuberant undergraduate is busy salvaging her long-distance relationship with her high school boyfriend Marcus Flutie, now a candidate for nirvana at an unaccredited Buddhist college in California.

Dough Boy. Fifteen-year-old Tristan deals with intensified criticism about his weight when the nutrition-obsessed daughter of his mother's boyfriend, Frank, moves in.

Birdwing. Prince Ardwin, known as Birdwing, the youngest of six brothers turned into swans by their stepmother, is unable to complete the transformation back into human form, so he undertakes a journey to discover whether his feathered arm will be a curse or a blessing to him.

Going going. Florrie, a sixteen-year-old living in San Antonio, Texas, leads her friends and a new boyfriend in a campaign which supports small businesses and protests the effects of chain stores.

Skybreaker. Matt Cruse, a student at the Airship Academy, and Kate de Vries, a young heiress, team up with a gypsy and a daring captain, to find a long-lost airship, rumored to carry a treasure beyond imagination.

M or F? : a novel. Gay teen Marcus helps his friend Frannie chat up her crush online, but then becomes convinced that the crush is falling for him instead.

The ruling class. Sick of being bullied and harassed, a new girl at a wealthy suburban Dallas high school plots revenge on the girls in the ruling clique.

Maximum Ride : the angel experiment. After the mutant Erasers abduct the youngest member of their group, the "birdkids," who are the result of genetic experimentation, take off in pursuit and find themselves struggling to understand their own origins and purpose.

A brief chapter in my impossible life. Sixteen-year-old atheist Simone Turner-Bloom's life changes in unexpected ways when her parents convince her to make contact with her biological mother, an agnostic from a Jewish family who is losing her battle with cancer.

Startled by his furry shorts. Teenaged Georgia (Nicolson) continues her diary entries as she searches for the perfect boyfriend among the sexy Italian Masimo, the fun-loving Dave, and her ex-love Robbie. #7 in the series that began with Angus, thongs, and full-frontal snogging.

Christ the Lord : out of Egypt : a novel. A seven-year old Jesus recounts his journey from Egypt to his birthplace in Nazareth, as the various aspects of his spiritual life are slowly revealed to him

The cure for crushes (and other deadly plagues). Sixteen-year-old Haley Andromeda Harmony resumes her laptop diary in January of "the greatest year of my life," still reeling from having a boyfriend and discovering that her mother is a nun. Sequal to Healing time of hickeys)

God went to beauty school. A novel in poems that reveal God's discovery of the wonders and pains in the world he has created.

The dark flight down. On an errand for Kepler, his new master, Boy is captured and imprisoned in the palace dungeon, where he plots his escape from the evil Maxim and the lunatic King Frederick but also learns a disturbing secret about his father.

The boy from the basement. Charlie finally escapes the closet his father had locked him in as punishment and discovers the alien surroundings of a world that he's never before seen.

The hookup artist. As a good-natured gay teenager, Lucas happily serves as his high school's matchmaker, but finding true love for himself is proving to be much more difficult.

The mark of the Horse Lord.

It’s kind of a funny story. A humorous account of a New York City teenager’s battle with depression and his time spent in a psychiatric hospital.

Touching darkness (Midnighters, book 2). As they continue to battle evil creatures living in an hour hidden at midnight, Jessica and her new friends learn about Bixby, Oklahoma's shadowy past and uncover a deadly conspiracy that reaches beyond the secret hour.
Pretties. Tally's perfect life as a Pretty is disrupted when she receives a letter from herself, written when she was an Ugly, reminding her of the promise she made to take a drug developed to cure the brain lesions that keep the Pretties shallow and happy--and when she takes the pills, she becomes a target of those determined to keep Pretty society carefree.
Peeps : a novel.

Heart on my sleeve. From the end of high school to the beginning of college, Chloe and Julian deal with major changes in their families and friendships and explore their feelings for each other through emails, letters, and a visit.

Wolfson, Jill.

What I call life. Placed in a group foster home, eleven-year-old Cal Lavender learns how to cope with life from the four other girls who live there and from their storytelling guardian, the Knitting Lady.

Zusak, Markus.

The book thief. Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death relates the story of Liesel--a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbors.

Some series book are shelved according to the name of the series (i.e., Alias = F ALI), while others are shelved by the author's last name)

Cusick, Richie Tankersley.

The Unseen

It begins. After a horrifying encounter in a graveyard, Lucy cannot get over feeling that she is being watched, but is unwilling to trust the one person who might be able to help her. (pt. 1)
Rest in peace. Having survived the accident that killed her friend Byron, Lucy tries to cope with her new powers as she attempts to figure out who--or what--is stalking her. (pt. 2)

Obrian, Patrick

Aubrey/Maturin novels (Master and Commander)
The letter of marque.
The thirteen-gun salute.
The far side of the world.
Master and commander.
The reverse of the medal.

Shan, Darren.

Lord Loss. Presumably the only witness to the horrific and bloody murder of his entire family, a teenage boy must outwit not only the mental health professionals determined to cure his delusion, but also the demonic forces only he can see. (Demonata, book 1)

Vaughan, Brian K.

Runaways. All young people believe their parents are evil … but what if they really are? Meet Alex, Karolina, Gert, Chase, Molly and Nico – whose lives are about to take an unexpected turn. When these six young friends discover their parents are all secretly super-powered villains, the shocked teens find strength in one another. Together, they run away from home and straight into the adventure of their lives – vowing to turn the tables on their evil legacy.

Pride & joy. (vol. 1)
Teenage wasteland. (vol. 2)

Biography

MF Horn : Maynard Ferguson's life in music

Teacher man : a memoir. (McCourt, Frank.)

Celebrated American author Frank McCourt recounts his thirty-year teaching career, and describes some of his unconventional teaching methods that have left an impact of his students.

Nonfiction titles are arranged here in call number order (000-999).

You are not alone : teens talk about life after the loss of a parent - 155.937 YOU

Loss is one of the most isolating experiences there is, and kids who have lost a parent feel especially different than those around them. Comfort Zone Camp was founded as a safe place for grieving children, and now this very special healing experience can reach an even larger audience of children and the people who care for them.

The notebook girls: four friends - one diary - real life - 305.235 BAS

Four friends started a notebook in their freshman year at Stuyvesant High School (New York City) as a way to keep in contact when conflicting schedules denied them one another's company.

Money talks! the ultimate crash course on money - 332.024 TAY

Featuring the 7 simple steps everyone must know to manage money and start building wealth!

Students' rights - 344.73 STU

Presents a collection of twenty-five essays that address the controversial issues of student's rights, and discusses school policies in regard to free expression of speech and when that expression becomes inappropriate.

Bullying : how to deal with taunting, teasing, and tormenting - 371.5 WIN

The author explains what bullying is and ways in which people can work together in order to keep children safe.

Marley & me : life and love with the world's worst dog - 636.752 GRO

The story of a family in the making and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans.

Trading spaces : color! - 747 TRA

Tours more than 20 Trading Spaces locations across the U.S. The latest decorating and design techniques showcased on Trading Spaces, plus alternative ideas for customizing. Uses a series of before-and-after photos to show how color can change a room's mood.

Escaping tornado season : a story in poems - 811.6 WIL

Poems describe how thirteen-year-old Allie, living with her grandparents in a small Minnesota town in the 1960s, struggles to cope with her father's recent death, being abandoned by her mother, and trying to fit in at school.

What a song can do : 12 riffs on the power of music - 813 ARM

Twelve stories describe the power of music in young people's lives, from forming a community of individuals in a high school band to helping a young man connect to his Indian heritage through ancient songs.

The Human Fly and other stories - 813 BOY

A Collection of stories about teenagers.

Make me over : 11 stories of transforming ourselves - 813 MAK

Do we need cosmetic surgery, dental implants, and a new wardrobe to improve our lives? Or can transformation happen in other ways? What kind of a makeover has the power to change a person, inside and out? These stories, specially written for this collection, delve into our culture's fascination with beauty and present different views about all kinds of makeovers.

Not like I'm jealous or anything : the jealousy book - 813 WAL

Thirteen writers share their visions of jealousy in short stories, essays, and a poem.

Nastybook - 813 YOU

Forty-three stories feature such characters as guardian angels who run away from their charges, witches who use the Internet to stalk their victims, and pandas who work as assassins.

Cactus tracks & cowboy philosophy - 818 BLA

Collection of over one hundred commentaries and poems from Baxter Black an irregular commentator on National Public Radio, syndicated columnist, best-selling cowboy poet, and former large animal veterinarian.

Open the unusual door : true life stories of challenge, adventure and success by black Americans - 920 OPE

Sometimes life offers us chances to change our direction. These opportunities can be obvious, but many times they come as a surprise and, if we're not paying close attention, we can miss the door leading to change. All of the authors in this inspiring collection took advantage of the hand they were dealt- a chance to triumph, make a comeback, or, in some cases, simply survive.

Come back to Afghanistan : a California teenager's story - 958.104 AKB

Hyder Akbar tells how his ordinary suburban California life was turned upside-down after 9/11. Hyder's father, a scion of an Afghan political family, sold his business—a hip-hop clothing store in Oakland—and left for Afghanistan, where he became President Hamid Karzai's chief spokesman and later, the governor of Kunar, a rural province. Obsessed since youth with a country he had never even visited, seventeen-year-old Hyder convinced his father to let him join him on three successive summers. Working alongside his father at the presidential palace and in Kunar has given Hyder a rare front-row seat at the creation of democratic government in Afghanistan.

The real revolution : the global story of American independence - 973.3 ARO

Why did the American Revolution take place? It was about more than the dates and details we all know: war elephants charging a fort in India and high-stakes gambles of bankers in Scotland, among other events, also played a part in the "real revolution" in the minds of the entire population of what would become the United States.

Multimedia

Open & operating: the Federal Reserve responds to September 11 - AV DVD 332.1 OPE

What is the purpose of a central bank? How does an extraordinary event challenge the infrastructure of the financial system? What role does the central bank play in responding to a crisis situation? This video based lesson is designed to answer thee important questions and to provide teachers of history and economics a flexible format in which to introduce the Federal Reserve System. The video combines news footage and interviews with Fed officials to illustrate how the Fed functions in the real world. The accompanying lesson plan addresses the voluntary national content standards in economics and explains concepts such as "liquidity," "monetary policy tools," and the "payment system."

NEA jazz in the schools - AV DVD 781.65 NAT

"NEA Jazz in the schools is a web-based curriculum and DVD toolkit that explores jazz as an indigenous American art form and as a means to understand American history. Designed for high school teachers of social studies, history, and music, this resource includes a teacher's guide of five curricular units with teacher tips, cross-curricular activities, and assessment methods. Each kit also includes student materials, a timeline poster, and audio and video resources."

Anthem (2 copies) - AV CAS 813 RAN

In a future world, only one man dares to think, strive, and love as an individual in the midst of a paralyzing collective humanity.

Reference

Encyclopedia Americana, 2006 - REF 031 ENC (30 vols.)

New Resources

May 2006

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