[bookshare-discuss] New Books (21) for April 27

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Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:16:42 -0700

SHAKESPEARE'S SECRET, BY ELISE BROACH
Brief Synopsis:
6th grade Hero Netherfield is named for a Shakespearean character. When
her family moves to a new town, she gets caught up in the search for a
hidden diamond from Shakespeare's history. An 8th grade boy is also
involved. Middle school level, with discussion questions and activities.
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 254 Pages
Categories: History, Teens, Literature and Fiction
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ALPHABETICAL AFRICA, BY WALTER ABISH
Brief Synopsis:
A continent forms and crumbles through a linguistic tour de force.
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 152 Pages
Categories: Literature and Fiction
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CATEGORY 7, BY MARIANNA JAMESON AND BILL EVANS
Brief Synopsis:
A Category 4 hurricane, with winds of up to 155 miles per hour, tears
roofs off buildings, smashes windows and doors, and can send floodwaters
up to the second floor. Evacuation is suggested for up to six miles
inland.
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 385 Pages

Categories: Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers, ScienceFiction and Fantasy

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REBEL ISLAND (TRES NAVARRE MYSTERY #7), BY RICK RIORDAN
Brief Synopsis:
Triple-crown winner of mystery's most coveted awards--the Edgar, the
Anthony, and the Shamus--Rick Riordan and his Texas-style take on the
crime novel have never been bigger or darker than in this latest Tres
Navarre thriller.
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 341 Pages
Categories: Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
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THE ACORN PEOPLE, BY RON JONES
Brief Synopsis:
Being a counselor at a summer camp for disabled children opens the eyes
of the author to the true potential of children. At first he resents the
constant service they require. Then he begins relating to personalities
and enthusiastically devises challenging, funny, meaningful activities.
RL 7, Age 12 to adult.
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 84 Pages
Categories: Nonfiction, Teens, Disability-Related, Outdoors and Nature
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WISE MEN AND THEIR TALES: PORTRAITS OF BIBLICAL, TALMUDIC, AND HASIDIC
MASTERS, BY ELIE WIESEL
Brief Synopsis:
In Wise Men and Their Tales, a master teacher gives us his fascinating
insights into the lives of a wide range of Biblical figures, Talmudic
scholars, and Hasidic rabbis.
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 362 Pages
Categories: Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Religion and Spirituality
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HER CATTLEMAN BOSS, BY BARBARA HANNAY
Brief Synopsis:
When Kate Brodie inherits half a run-down cattle station, she doesn't
expect to have a sexy cattleman boss to contend with!
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 175 Pages
Categories: Romance
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HER LAST CHANCE (WITHOUT A TRACE, BOOK 6, LOVE INSPIRED SUSPENSE), BY
TERRI REED
Brief Synopsis:
The way Leah looked at him with such hope and trust made his gut clench.
"Don't be thinking I'm some kind of hero," Roman told her. "I'm not. I'm
just a guy doing his job." This is the conclusion to the "Without a
Trace" series.
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 211 Pages

Categories: Romance, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers,Religion and

Spirituality
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I'LL CROSS THE RIVER, BY C. HOPE FLINCHBAUGH
Brief Synopsis:
This is the riveting third book C. Hope Flinchbaugh has written about the
struggles of the persecuted church in Asia. Written as novels, these
books are based on real life testimonies from the persecuted themselves.
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 283 Pages
Categories: Romance, Literature and Fiction, Religion and Spirituality
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ALICE ON HER WAY, BY PHYLLIS REYNOLDS NAYLOR
Brief Synopsis:
Sixteen-year-old Alice is outraged when her father signs her up for a
class on sexuality at their church without her permission.
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 341 Pages
Categories: Teens, Literature and Fiction
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ALL BUT ALICE, BY PHYLLIS REYNOLDS NAYLOR
Brief Synopsis:
As in the earlier Alice books, Alice copes with life in her own way, and
her answers to her endless problems are often funny and surprisingly
right.
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 174 Pages
Categories: Teens, Literature and Fiction
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ANGELA AND DIABOLA, BY LYNNE REID BANKS
Brief Synopsis:
Wicked, hilarious magic in an acclaimed novel of good and evil twins,
from The New York Times bestselling author of The Indian in the Cupboard.
Twins "Angela and Diabola" are as different as day and night.
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 164 Pages
Categories: Teens, Literature and Fiction
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BLOOD RUNS DEEP, BY R. SCOTT MACKEY
Brief Synopsis:
Cal Smith begins to think his mother's death was no accident. Now someone
wants him to leave town -- feet first.
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 207 Pages
Categories: Teens, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
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HOW TO HIDE A HORSE (FULL HOUSE SISTERS), BY ELIZABETH WINFREY
Brief Synopsis:
When Michelle and Stephanie learn Michelle's favorite horse is headed for
a horrible new life as a workhorse, they are determined to rescue the
unfortunate animal.
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 138 Pages
Categories: Teens, Animals, Literature and Fiction
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VIOLET'S DEFIANT DAUGHTER, BY MARTHA FINLEY
Brief Synopsis:
Vi is confident that her problems have been resolved, but mistrust and
misunderstanding lead to one of the most difficult challenges of her
life. The happiness of her new family is at stake, and if Vi doesn't act
wisely, hearts will surely be broken.
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 220 Pages
Categories: Teens, Literature and Fiction, Religion and Spirituality
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FLASH (THE PUPPY PLACE #6), BY ELLEN MILES
Brief Synopsis:
Charles and Lizzie are visiting their cousins in the country when a young
border collie is at their feet. Flash loves to run and chase, so Charles
and Lizzie know not just any home will work for this puppy. Can they find
a forever home for Flash?
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 90 Pages
Categories: Children's Books, Animals, Literature and Fiction
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LET DOWN YOUR HAIR (THE PRINCESS SCHOOL), BY SARAH HINES STEPHENS AND
JANE B. MASON
Brief Synopsis:
Rapunzel and Prince Val have been best friends for years. Madame Gothel
the witch keeps Rapunzel locked in the tower. Will Rapunzel lose her
friends, and her freedom all at once--or is there a way to get the witch
out of her hair?
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 134 Pages
Categories: Children's Books, Literature and Fiction
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ON THE FIELD WITH... ALEX RODRIGUEZ, BY MATT CHRISTOPHER
Brief Synopsis:
Alex Rodriguez is the one of the most electrifying baseball players to
hit the diamond in recent years. Drafted right out of high school, he has
suffered none of the adjustment problems that typically plague young
players.
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 117 Pages
Categories: Children's Books, Nonfiction, Sports, Biographies and Memoirs
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PRINCESS CHARMING (THE PRINCESS SCHOOL), BY SARAH HINES STEPHENS AND JANE
B. MASON
Brief Synopsis:
The Maiden Games are fast approaching and Snow White is frozen with fear.
It's bad enough that Princess School will be facing off against the nasty
witches who attend the nearby Grimm School.
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 129 Pages
Categories: Children's Books, Literature and Fiction
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PUGSLEY (THE PUPPY PLACE #10), BY ELLEN MILES
Brief Synopsis:
At the doggie day care, Lizzie meets a pesky pug named Pugsley. But he
didn't earn the nickname Mr. Pest for nothing and his owners decide he's
too much of a handful to keep! Will Lizzie figure out how to get Pugsley
to behave and find him a home?
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 96 Pages
Categories: Children's Books, Animals, Literature and Fiction
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SHADOW (THE PUPPY PLACE #3), BY ELLEN MILES
Brief Synopsis:
When the Petersons meet Shadow, they know he is special. He is a black
Labrador retriever, and he is extremely smart. Everyone agrees that
Shadow deserves the best. He will be the perfect puppy for someone. But
who will be the perfect owner for him?
Book Quality: Excellent
Book Size: 74 Pages
Categories: Children's Books, Animals, Literature and Fiction
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