Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth

I know many of you have been anxiously waiting for the latest Wimpy Kid book to hit the shelves. For those of you lucky enough to have gotten your hands on a copy, what did you think? Was it as good as the other Wimpy Kid books? Below are some questions to think about - please leave your answers, or any other thoughts on the book, in the comments!

1. This is the 5th book in the series - do you think you have to read the others first to understand The Ugly Truth?

2. What do the illustrations add to the story? Would the book make sense with out them?

3. Greg is growing up - does he think this is a good thing, or a bad thing? Why?


-Kari

Weekly Spotlight

Just added to our collection: The Ultimate Dinopedia: The Most Complete Dinosaur Reference Ever by Don Lessem. Like dinosaurs? Think you know everything there is to know about them? Then this book is for you! Did you know that the Diplodocus could grow up to 90 feet long? That makes these guys the largest dinosaurs on record! Find out more about Diplodocus and all his dino friends in this brand-new, eye-popping book.

Interested in checking this book out? The Ultimate Dinopedia can be found in the Children's Library, shelved in our New Nonfiction under the call number, "J567.9 Lessem."

Weekly Spotlight

Finished all the Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries books? Looking for something new to read? Take a look at the Ellie McDoodle books by Ruth McNally Barshaw. Set up like the Wimpy Kid books, Ellie McDoodle is part novel, and part graphic novel. In the first book, Ellie McDoodle: Have Pen, Will Travel, Ellie writes and doodles about all of her adventures on forced camping trip with her aunt, uncle, cousin, and baby brother.

If you like the first book, make sure to check out Ellie's other books:

Ellie McDoodle: New Kid in School
Ellie McDoodle: Best Friends Fur-Ever

Interested in checking one of these books out? Best Friends Fur-Ever is currently on order, and should be in our collection very soon. The other two books can be found on in our Fiction collection that wraps around the tree. They are shelved in with the B's (for the author's last name, Barshaw).

The Lost Hero: Discussion Questions

Rick Riordan's latest book, The Lost Hero has been out for just over a month now. I bet many of you have already flown through it and are now anxiously awaiting his next book. In the meantime, here are a few questions to think about - feel free to leave your answers in the comments. And for those of you who have not read the book, be warned! The comments may contain spoilers.

1. This book is the first in a new series, but picks up where the Percy Jackson books left off. Do you think you have to read the Percy Jackson books first in order to understand The Lost Hero?

2. What are some of the differences between the Greek and the Roman gods?

3. Who is the "lost hero"?

4. If you were a demigod, which Greek or Roman god would be your parent? Why?

Weekly Spotlight

Looking out at a blanket of newly fallen snow is always a beautiful sight. But have you ever stopped to think about just what lies under that snow? Under the Snow, by Melissa Stewart explores this hidden winter world. Take a look at what ladybugs, frogs, fish, and other animals do to survive the winter.

Interested in checking this book out? Under the Snow is a NEW Picture Book in the Wallingford Children's Library, and can be found in one of the "New Books" bins on the train.


The "Weekly Spotlight" is a new feature of the WPL Kids Blog. Each week we will feature one book from our collection. We will do our best to highlight a variety of titles in the hopes that you will find something you might be interested in reading! Feel free to leave thoughts on the featured book, or titles of recent books you have enjoyed in the comments. We love hearing from you!