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I am surprised that Seeing Redd is not going out. I ordered it because Looking Glass Wars was so popular. This is a tale based on the Alice In Wonderland fantasy. The main character is Alyss Heart, daughter of the king and queen of Wonderland. The king and queen have been killed by Aunt Redd so Alyss excapes by jumping into the Pool of Tears. Her jump takes her to Victorian Oxford, where she emerges from a puddle, lives as a street urchin, and is eventually adopted by Reverend and Mrs. Liddell. Well you get the idea. Although the tale is clever, it seems to unfold like an animated film where action is more important than character development. This is not a retelling of Lewis Carroll’s original story. As a matter of fact, it bears little resemblance to the original story.

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We got some really good books in August. Jango is the sequel to Seeker, and Arthur and the Forbidden City is the sequel to Arthur and the Invisibles. Even if you have seen the movie, you will enjoy the book. Thank you to the person who informed me that I somehow missed Pants on Fire by Meg Cabot. It will be here next week, so anyone else who wants it should request a hold. Also, I'd like to know what you are reading and enjoying. Make your comments here or email me

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Most of the books we received in June are flying off the shelf. You might want to look at the new books for July and August. Take advantage of the time out of school to read for pleasure without the stress of school reports. I also suggest you look at the list and place holds if the book is out. There are also some good suggestions and links on the "Read It" page and look at what is new. I also encourage you to write short reviews for the web page. If you email your comments to me, I will put them up quickly. You might also just click on comment and give us your opinion that way.

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We received some great new books during June. Now that school vacation is here, you might have enough time to read books you have been putting off. Check out the new young adult books that are new.. Check out this book or any of the other popular books on the list. I also suggest you look at the list and place holds if the book is out. Also, check out what was new in the previous two months by going to the "Read It" page and look at what is new.

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We received some great new books during March. Many of you have asked for Vivian Vande Velde's The Book of Mordred. Check out this book or any of the other popular books on the list. I also suggest you look at the list and place holds if the book is out. Also, check out what was new in the previous two months by going to the "Read It" page and look at what is new.

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There are a lot of new books for February. Pictured left is the book cover to Forever in blue: the fourth summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares. There are some good books on this list. I suggest you look at Nailed by Patrick Jones and Shock Point by April Henry. I have received a lot of good feedback about these books. You may notice that there are books that are old and not newly published. These are new to us, they most likely are to replace old copies.

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We got some really good books in December. I need you to tell me what I missed. Shaman King 11 and Sunset, Warriors #6, will be here next week. Also, I'd like to know what you are reading and enjoying.

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We added some good books during November. Ruler of the realm by Herbie Brennan is the third book in the Faerie Wars Chronicles. If you’re a fan of Faerie Wars and The Purple Emperor, you will want to read this book. Another new book is Terrier, the new Beka Cooper series, by Tamora Pierce. Put a hold on it and we’ll call you when it is returned or additional new books are delivered. Remember, holds are my way of knowing what is popular and what titles need additional copies ordered. Of course, you can always call or email me. Do you see any new books that look interesting or that you would recommend?

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I have been cleaning up my book order for December and was wondering what new graphic novels I should get. These are the ones I am considering: Avatar the last Airbender by Dave Filoni, Angel Diary by YunHee Lee and the Halo Graphic Novel by Lee Hammock. Months ago I put an order in on Shaman King 11, but no one has put a hold on it yet. Let me know if I have missed ordering any newly released graphic novels. Do you have any suggestions for the next order?

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