10.15.10

“Little Maid of Narragansett Bay” by Alice Turner Curtis

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HCC student Liz has written a book review of “Little Maid of Narragansett Bay,” a piece of historical fiction that takes place during the Revolutionary War. Click on “Comments” below to read her review. Thanks for your contribution, Liz!

“The Ironwood Tree” by Tony DiTerlizzi & Holly Black

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HCC student Elizabeth will be our guest reviewer for this 4th book in the Spiderwick Chronicles series. While you wait for her review to appear in the “comments” below this blog post, you can read a preview below using the Google Books preview window:

10.13.10

“Among the Imposters” by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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Guest blogger Jackie writes an exciting review of this book, the second book in the “Shadow Children” series, which started with the book “Among the Hidden.” Click on “Comments” to read her review, or preview the book with the Google Books preview below.

10.05.10

“Take the Reins” (Canterwood Crest series) by Jessica Burkhart

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This was HCC student Casey’s first Outside Reading Book. To read her review, click on “Comments,” below. You can also watch a video of the author discussing why she wrote this series, or read a few pages using the Google Books preview underneath the video. If you’d like to review this book or respond to Casey’s review, you can Comment, too!

09.22.10

Vanishing Violin by Michael D. Beil

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Read about this mystery by HCC Library’s first guest blogger, Timmy! (Click on “Comments” below to read his review.) You can also read a preview of the book below using Google Books, or listen to an audiobook excerpt of the book

10.21.09

“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days” by Jeff Kinney

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The highly anticipated fourth book in the Wimpy Kid series has arrived in HCC–but it’s so popular it will probably not stay in the library for long. Place

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10.07.09

“Inkdeath” by Cornelia Funke

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This is the third and final book in the “Inkheart” series, in which a cast of book characters, some with scary powers, have come to life upon the books’ being read aloud. A movie version of Inkheart was recently made.

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“The Everafter War” By Michael Buckley

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The latest in the “Fairy Tale Detective” series featuring girl detectives set in somewhat-fractured fairy tale worlds. These are fun and funny, too!

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Or, read a video book trailer for this series.

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“Doomwyte” by Brian Jacques

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The latest book in the ever-popular fantasy series, “Redwall.” If you love the idea of an endless series of fantasy, action, and adventure, give this one a shot.

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“The Last Olympian” by Rick Riordan

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The latest book in the action-packed and exceptionally popular Percy Jackson series. Find out what all the buzz is about!

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