Posts tagged with SRC_quiz
10.07.09
Posted in New Books--May 2009 tagged girls, Historical_fiction, Japan, June_2008, murder, samurais, siblings, Sisters_of_the_Sword_series, SRC_quiz at 9:58 am by bbarthelmes
The first book in a new series, Sisters of the Sword features two sisters in ancient Japan who become samurais–a position usually reserved for men–after their father is murdered. “Filled with battles and bloodshed, this exciting story is placed against a strongly depicted historical setting evoked through everyday details and descriptions of cultural practices,” says [...]
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Posted in New Books--May 2009 tagged Adventure, Chinese_zodiac, December_2008, Dragons, fantasy, girls, Magic, SRC_quiz at 9:26 am by bbarthelmes
The first book in a new fantasy series set in Asia featuring a teenage girl, Eon, who pretends to be a boy in order to study the magic of dragons. Get an objective opinion by reading published reviews of this book in NoveList K-8 Plus, where you may also find ideas for what to read next. Borrow a copy from HCC library today! Check availability [...]
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Posted in New Books--May 2009 tagged Adventure, Hunger_Games_trilogy, October_2008, science_fiction, SRC_quiz, Survival_stories at 8:55 am by bbarthelmes
This thrilling first book in a new science fiction series is being read by the HCC book club. See what all the buzz is about. You won’t be able to put it down! Get an objective opinion by reading published reviews of this book in NoveList K-8 Plus, where you may also find ideas for what to read next. [...]
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10.06.09
Posted in New Books--September 2009 tagged google_preview, horror, June_2009, mystery, SRC_quiz at 9:06 am by bbarthelmes
Read a book excerpt via this Google Books preview. The newest book by a favorite horror-fiction writer amongst HCC readers. Called “another well-done, action-packed mystery from Hahn,” by a School Library Journal reviewer. Get an objective opinion by reading published reviews of this book in NoveList K-8 Plus, where you may also find ideas for what to read next. Borrow a copy from [...]
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