Nebador: The Test
by J.Z. Colby(FIC COL in the MSL)OES sixth grader Josh C. acted as one of many consultants in the creation of this series of novels which begins with The Test. He's read all 10 volumes in manuscript and assures me that they just keep getting better. That's high praise because this first volume is a well written, good story with a distinctive voice."The incredible journey of five young adults from poverty and oppression to respected citizenship in the wide universe ...
Book One begins as a young man arrives in a medieval kingdom seeking a crew for his mysterious ship. It is soon clear he is looking for something other than salty old sailors." (author website)
Fang
by James Patterson
(FIC PAT in the MSL)
Students have been waiting (almost) patiently for this new novel in the Maximum Ride series to be released -- and here it is now! We bought two copies because of the high interest and have a half dozen names on the wait list. If you want to read the book, let us know so that we can add your name to the list.
When Max and the Flock discover an unscrupulous scientist who is experimenting on humans in an effort to "improve" the human race, they decide that they must try to stop him, in spite of Angel's prediction about Fang dying. (NoveList)
Fruitless Fall: The Collapse of The Honey Bee and the Coming Agricultural Crisisby Rowan Jacobsen
Examines the importance of bees to the balance of the environment, and discusses the inadequacy of professional pollinators, and analyzes the mysteries of colony collapse disorder. (TitleWave)
Logicomix: An Epic Search for Truth
by Apostolos Doxiadis and Christos H. Papadimitriou
(741.5 DOX in the MSL)
Sixth grade parent Mike Ward recommended this book for the Middle School library, and then he donated a copy! It's a great example of the fascinating things that graphic books are accomplishing these days. Imagine -- "A graphic novel based on the life of English philosopher Bertrand Russell and his search for the logical foundations of mathematics." (TitleWave) Mad Dogs
by Robert Muchamore
(FIC MUC in the MSL)
Recently a 7th grade student recommended the Cherub series, and this title is #8 in that series. We purchased the first five in the series from our wonderful local Powell's Books and then needed to visit Amazon.co.uk for the next few titles. Students who have been reading the series have said that it's like Alex Rider, ONLY BETTER! Here's what Amazon has to say about the series: "The British underworld is controlled by gangs. When two of them start a turf war, violence explodes on to the streets. The police need information fast, and James Adams has the contacts to infiltrate the most dangerous gang of all. He works for Cherub. Cherubs are trained professionals, aged between ten and seventeen. They exist because criminals never suspect that kids are spying on them. For official purposes, these children do not exist."
