Love the Percy Jackson books? Want to know more about some of the characters Percy and his friends meet? Then take a look at Greek Myths - the book is just what the title says. It's full of stories and myths from Ancient Greece. Find out the full story of Jason and the Golden Fleece, read about how Persephone was trapped by Hades, hear about Theseus' encounter with the Minotaur. I promise you won't be disappointed!

Want to check this book out? Greek Myths is located in our NEW Non-Fiction collection under the call number 398.209 FREEBERG. Please ask at the desk if you have trouble finding it!

Sequels You Can't WAIT to Read

There seem to be an awful lot of sequels being published this fall. Probably the two most anticipated books are the next "Wimpy Kid" book, Cabin Fever, and the next book in Rick Riordan's "Heroes of Olympus" series, The Son of Neptune. Listed below are some other sequels coming out this Fall that might interest you. Which are you most excited to read? Any big ones that I missed? Please share your thoughts/answers in the comments!



Darth Paper Strikes Back: An Origami Yoda Book by Tom Angleberger (8/23/11)
The Popularity Papers: Words of (Questionable) Wisdom from Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang by Amy Ingatow (10/1/11)
Ranger's Apprentice: The Lost Stories by John Flanagan (10/4/11)
Sammy Keyes and the Night of Skulls by Wendelin Van Draanen (10/11/11)
Inheritance (The Inheritance Cycle) by Christopher Paolini (11/8/11)
Ivy and Bean: No News is Good News by Annie Barrows (11/2/11)
How to Train Your Dragon: How to Break a Dragon's Heart by Cressida Cowell (11/7/11)
Warriors: Omen of the Stars: The Forgotten Warrior by Erin Hunter (11/22/11)



-Kari

Weekly Spotlight

Owen Jester is not happy that his family has moved in with his grandfather. And he especially does not like the know-it-all girl, Viola, who lives next door. But late one night, something happens that changes everything. A mysterious "thing" has fallen off a passing train, and Owen finds it in the woods. Just what is this fantastic item? And can he and his friends really keep it a secret? Pick up a copy of The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester by Barbara O'Connor find out!

Want to check this book out? This book is located in our Children's Fiction section that surrounds the tree. It is filed under "O" for O'Connor.

Weekly Spotlight

Ten birds have the job of finding their way across a bridge. Each one has it's own, creative, way of getting across. Just how do the birds decide to cross the bridge? And why does one of the birds "need improvement?" Cybele Young's Ten Birds is a great story to share together. Look closely! The pictures tell just as much of the story as the words do.

Want to check this book out? Ten Birds can be found in one of our "New Picture Book" bins on the Train.

Enjoy!

Weekly Spotlight

Okay, I'll admit, this "Weekly Spotlight" hasn't been very "weekly" lately. The summer was so busy here at the library that the blog got overlooked. But the school year has started now, and with that, I'm going to do my best to be more regular with my posts.



This week's spotlight is on The Lemonade Crime by Jacqueline Davies. Did you know that the 2011 Nutmeg winner, The Lemonade War has a sequel? Especially for those of you who voted for The Lemonade War, this book is definitely worth checking out. Evan and Jessie are back - and this time they are holding a trial for one of their classmates. Is Scott Spencer really a thief? You'll just have to read and find out!



Want to check this book out? The Lemonade Crime is located in our New Fiction section. This section is in alphabetical order by author's last name, so it is filed under "Davies."