Measure of a Man

By: Martin Greenfield

Call Number: (Non-fiction)                                                                          Genre: Biography

He worked vigorously every single day and every single night but still could not manage to escape the feeling of worthlessness, pain and malnourishment. When able, he would sneak in small nibblets of stale bread and drink the dirty water that was scarcely provided to the prisoners at the camp. Like others surrounding him, scared and confused he reluctantly followed the humiliating orders given by the SS guards directing the camp. Those who chose their dignity over obedience were taken away and never seen or heard from again. If only he could escape, if only he could return to the life he once lived before he was abducted.

Greenfield, Martin, and Wynton C. Hall. Measure of a Man: From Auschwitz Survivor to

Presidents' Tailor. Washington, D.C.: Regnery, a Salem Communications, 2014. Print.

Keanna M.

Conviction

by Kelly Loy Gilbert

F Gil

Let's say someone's life rested in your hands how would you feel? Better yet let’s say it was a family member. What would you do if you own parents were being lied about and you were the only one that could save them from being placed in jail? How would you take control of this situation? Would you say whatever it takes to keep your parents out of jail or would you try to find the truth? What do you think Braden did? He must decide whether to lie or find the truth.

Dale C.

 Jackie Robinson: A Life Remembered

by Maury Allen

921 Rob                                                                                          Genre:       Nonfiction

Jackie was the first black to play baseball, at this time it was a white sport. Could you have been him and put up with all the racism and hatred coming your way? The thing about Jackie he was one to never give up. He hated losing and he was dedicated to the game he really loved. With him loving baseball so much, he put his pride aside and put up with all the whites disliking him. Jackie Robinson is probably one of the most important black men until this day. If he did not do what he did would blacks be playing the sport of baseball today?

Rasheed H.

Joe Dimaggio: baseball for everyone

796.357 DIM Genre: non-fiction

Joe was one of the most hardworking men you will ever meet. He played every game like it was his last. He tried to be the best he could be. He wanted to be the best player in the world; one of his goals was perfection. He always knew someone was watching, that’s why he played so hard. The hardest time to work is when no one is watching but he believed someone was watching at all times.

Rasheed H.

Twilight

by Stephenie Meyer

“They emerged one by one from the forest edge, ranging a dozen meters apart. The first male into the clearing fell back immediately, allowing the other male to take the front, orienting himself around the tall, dark-haired man in a manner that clearly displayed who led the pack. The third was a woman; from this distance, all I could see of her was that her hair was a startling shade of red.

They closed ranks before they continued cautiously toward  Edward’s family, exhibiting the natural respect of a troop of predators as it encounters a larger, unfamiliar group of its own kind.” (Meyer 2005)

Bella is an 17 year old girl in high school who ends up falling for Edward. Edward is vampire who has been 17 years old since 1918 and who has an extreme attraction to Bella; he can read others minds Carlisle is “father” of all the Cullens, he is married to Esme; he has the power of compassion. Esme is the “mother” of all the Cullens, is married to Carlisle; she has the ability to love passionately.. Alice is very sweet, kind; a vampire and takes to Bella very well and is married to Jasper; she can also see the future. Jasper is the newest vampire that had been turned; he can manipulate people’s emotions. Rosalie looks like a model and doesn’t like Bella at all, she is married to Emmett; she has the ability to tenacity. Emmett is a muscular looking guy and is married to Rosalie; he has the ability to have great strength.

James is one of the human blood drinking vampires, he is very beast like and he is the leader of his coven, that conflicts with the Cullens; he has the ability to hunt and track anything. Victoria has red hair and is like the soul mate to James, she is also in James’s coven; She is very feline like and will do anything to help her soul mate. Laurent is the most beautiful one of James’s coven and speaks with a slight French accent.

What do the other vampires want with the Cullens?  What is your favorite character? Who is your least favorite character?

Elisabeth G.

A Memoir by Connor Franta

921 FRA Genre: Autobiography

“Don’t be afraid to be yourself and to go after what you truly want.”

Connor Franta shares the most intimate details of what goes on behind the camera in his autobiography, Work in Progress. He writes about the hardships of his teen years where he struggled with identity, body image and sexuality and his final decision to follow his artistic and creative passions. These lead him down the path of his thriving career, running his own business, Common Culture Coffee. In this light hearted memoir, he provides young adults with words of wisdom on how to take on the misfortunes of this so called “life”.

Katrina M.

The Catastrophic History of You and Me

F ROT                                                                                                      Genre: Romance

What happens when a broken heart breaks your heart literally? For Aubrie Eagan that’s exactly what happened when her boyfriend, Jacob Fisher, tells her he was never in love with her. But what if the end, is not really the end? “Welcome to forever.” As she steps off the bus that took her to another place, a place between what some say is heaven and hell, it’s where lost souls reside. She is sucked into a world of secrets, mystery and maybe even love. She meets new people and some even old.  While Patrick, an 80’s looking boy, who is also her spirit guide, tries to help her through the five stages of grief. Brie (Aubrie) also tries to figure out what’s happening back on  earth with her family, her best friend, who seems to have been keeping secrets about Jacob and then Jacob Fisher himself. Will Brie be able to fix her heart and move on or will her heart stay broken?

Rothenberg, Jess. The Catastrophic History of You & Me. New York: Dial, 2012. Print.

Shauncey T.

Glass Sword

by Victoria Aveyard

Call number: F AVE                                                  Genre: Fantasy

Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard is the sequel to Red Queen, with even more betrayal and deception. You find that the main character, Mare, struggles in finding who to be, a Queen, a rebel leader, a poor girl from the slits, or a broken shell. She was betrayed by the one she loved, who is now the King. He is on a rampage and will soon bring the world to chaos if not stopped by Mare. With only her power to believe in, she sets out to save those close around her and the innocent, trying to lead them into a better world.

Savannah P.

Book 2 in the Red Queen series

Seven Forges: War is coming

by James A. Moore

F MOO Genre: Fantasy

The people of Fellein for centuries have lived with super human beings and supernatural powerful beings. Captain Merros Dulver is the main character, and is an explorer looking for other things beyond the Seven Forges mountains. The secret race or colony in the mountains are forgotten by most people. They somehow knew someone was coming. Recommend this for people who like fantasy and complex storylines, this is the first in a four book series.

Dana F.

(not currently available at NG)

I see reality

by: Grace Kendall

F KEN Genre: Realistic Fiction

Have you ever had hade to break up with someone? I mean not in a normal way. Have you ever had to plan it though? For this girl breaking up with Gavin Davis is hard. Will she do it? Or, will it all work out what happens in the end? This is book is full of similar real life stories by a variety of well-known young adult authors such as: Jordan Sonnenblick, Heather Demetrios, and Kekla Magoon. If you like brief, real life stories, this is definitely the book for you!

Dale C.

I See Reality

complied by Grace Kendall

F KEN Genre: Realistic Fiction

If you could take a snapshot of the people around you, what would you see?

12 original writings offer a insight into the reality of teen life. From struggling with their sexuailty and idenity, to violence, addiction and immigration. Each story shows just how different their lives are and how the choices and actions of others affect them. I See Reality focuses on the true inner being, rather than how we “judge them” by their camera faces.

So tell me, what would you see?

Katrina M.

All the Bright Places

All the Bright Places

by Jennifer Niven

F NIV Genre: Realistic Fiction

“ A perfect day. Start to finish. When nothing terrible or sad or ordinary happens. Do you think it’s possible?”
When your whole world is nothing but counting down the days until you can graduate, when you finally get out of the place that has you suffocated and move on to the bigger picture. How do you manage being friends with someone who spends his days finding new ways to die?

Violet becomes friends with Finch, who “saves” her from death. She learns him like the back of her hand and her gut wrenching sadness slowly shrinks but as Violet's happiness grows, Finch’s world dissipates into nothing. Growing closer, is it only a matter of time before Violet's little slice of peace is gone? Or Will Finch find out that his whole world is right in front of him?

Katrina M.

Trouble is a Friend of Mine

By Stephanie Tromly

F TRO Genre: Realistic Fiction

“Of course I didn’t like Digby when I first met him. No one does.” When the person you can’t stand the most shows up on your doorstep, what do you do? Do you slam the door or talk to them? Zoe’s world changed for the better, or maybe worse, when Philip Digby shows up seeking help from her to find his sister who was kidnapped 8 years ago. Can she help him on his manic quest to fix his family and his own OCD ways? Or will the whole adventure crash and burn?

Katrina M.

My name is River

by Wendy Dunham

River Starling is adopted by her grandmother, and goes through a hard time trying to figure out who she is without a real sense of family. She moves from Pennsylvania to Virginia and that's turns out to be a very emotional thing too experience. She does find a real blessing of a best friend in a brave and very smart William Whippoorwill. She learns a lot from him about the beauty of the natural world, especially birds. William’s uncle Jay is very important to the story, his family is put back together because of relationship between River and William. William likes to be called Billy to only so many people. This story of a best friend changing this little girl's life is wonderful and inspiring. How Billy always believes in hope and love even when the bully he faces is very strong. The birding place is what the best friends built for school project and it became so much more than that. It became an inspiration to the community and a safe haven for River knowing that Billy is always watching her back and keeping her out of trouble. Billy’s strength might just keep River going, and his courage too just let the bullies never bother him and just pray for the bullies.

Dana F.

Disgusting Plants

By: Connie Colwell Miller

580 MIL                                                                                                 Genre: Nonfiction

Usually when people think of a plant they think of bright and beautiful flowers that gleam in the sunlight but the sad truth is that plants can be pretty revolting. On a scale of sorta disgusting to really disgusting most of the plants listed in this book would make you think twice about eating or coming close to any type of plant. A poison hemlock is a very beautiful flower and often mistaken for parsley but with one bite of this plant it could potentially paralyze your muscles and even cause death. With real-life photos and facts about these creepy plants you'll be sure to freak out. If you dare to read more about these Disgusting Plants then pick up a copy at your local library.

Miller, Connie Colwell. Disgusting Plants. Mankato, MN: Capstone, 2007. Print.

Keanna M.

Relics of NantharaSecrets Revealed

Nick G. Giannaras

“Time to see what your up to,” Azin said with a mischievous grin. Sneaking up to the corner of the alleyway with his back against the wall, Azin kept his head lowered and turned a casual glance into the shadowed passage where he spied three shadowy figures conversing in the dark. He followed the two men and then a third figure he didn’t recognize.

Courtar is a young and naïve cleric who is a follower of Sovereign, the obvious Lord of the era. He comes across many strangers along the way of his journey. E’Umae a female Abeni mage who was deemed an outcast and banned from her studies at her schola.

What kind of profession does Azin do? How many figures were in the alley? Do you think Azin was spotted? What time of day did the incident occur? What do you think will happen next?

Elisabeth G.

Are you there God, it's me Margaret

by: Judy Blume

In Are you there God, it's me Margaret we get to know Margaret at the time in her life when she is moving from New York to New Jersey. This is also the same time she is ready to start the sixth grade. The story tells about Margaret’s move and adjustment to a new school, new home and meeting new friends. Along with adventures of becoming her own person, and fitting in with other girls in her school. She and her friends are experiencing puberty and they tell each other everything. She has a crush on an older boy, she doesn’t think anyone will understand or that her closest friend will approve of him.

Margaret’s grandparents play a role in how she decides her religion as well. They will not accept any other religion but their own, and Margaret doesn’t let those opinions affect her judgment. She always has a tendency to pray to God on her own where no one can hear her. Friends of hers go to church, but her parents and she never do. Her father was and his family are avidly Jewish, but her mother was and her family are Christian. Her journey into middle school would have been hard enough without having to go through a big life decision, granted she’ll probably change it when she gets older. She does a lot of thinking in the story and comes to the conclusion of her religion. She also takes her sixth grade year to explore her religion and what everything means to her.

Dana F.

City of Bones

by:  Cassandra Clare

F CLA Genre: Horror/Suspense

“ My name is not ‘little girl,’” Clary interrupted. “And I have no idea what you’re talking about.” Don’t you? Said a voice in the back of her head. You saw that boy vanish into thin air. Jace isn’t crazy--- you just wish he was. “I don’t believe in--- in demons, or whatever you--”

Clary Fray is a fifteen year old girl, she has redish- brown hair and light brown eyes. She is very talented in art, but she is about to find out that she is no ordinary fifteen year old. Then there is Jace. He is tall with long blonde hair and bright blue eyes, and is covered in runes.

Will Clary ever find out why she could see the sight she did? Does she find out why she is drawing the same thing over and over? Who does she meet and how do they help her? Will she find the answer she is looking for? What do you think happens next? Does Jace fall for Clary?

Elisabeth G.