Saturday, October 23, 2010

The Missing: Book 2 Sent

by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Lexile: 730
Genre: Science Fiction

Jonah, Chip and Katherine are traveling back in time to the fifteenth century where Chip has learned that his true identity is Edward V, the king of England. If Jonah and Katherine can "fix" time, then they will be allowed to return. If not, will they have to remain in the fifteenth century forever? The story of the missing children from history continues in this second book of The Missing trilogy.

Friday, October 15, 2010

The Titan's Curse


by Rick Riordan
Lexile: 630
Genre: Fantasy

Percy Jackson is back for his third heroic quest. Grover sends him an urgent message letting him know that he has found two new half-bloods who need their protection. And so begins an adventure into a series of traps set by the Titan lord, Kronos. Will Percy survive yet another brush with evil?

Breathless


by Lurlene McDaniel
Lexile: 560
Genre: Realistic Fiction

Travis is a champion diver ready to win a scholarship to the college of his choice. Then he learns that he has a serious form of bone cancer and the doctors decide they must amputate his leg to try to save his life. Suddenly, Travis must find new meaning in a life he doesn't want. He has a support system in his best friend, girlfriend and sister until he asks them to something that they know is very, very wrong.

I Survived: The Shark Attacks of 1916


by Lauren Tarshis
Lexile: 610
Genre: Historical Fiction

Chet Roscow is spending his summer living with his uncle on Matawan Creek. But his peaceful summer is interrupted by the shocking news that swimmers along the Jersey shore have been attacked by a great white shark. When Chet sees something suspicious lurking in the creek where he and his friends swim, he's sure it's his imagination playing tricks on him. Or is it....

Into the Gauntlet (39 Clues #10)


by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Genre: Mystery
Lexile: 660

The final book in the 39 Clues series has arrived and within it you will find the solution to the 39 clues. But who will be the winner? Are Amy and Dan leading the pack in the clue hunt or will they have to team up with someone who has betrayed them in the past. This book takes you on an adventure to England where Amy and Dan learn about some other famous relatives. Read this book if you want to find out how the great clue hunt ends!

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Storm Warning (39 Clues #9)


by Linda Sue Park
Lexile: 630
Genre: Mystery

"Bahamas."
"Jamaica."
"Bahamas."
"Jamaica."
And so begins book 9 of the the hunt for 39 clues. Amy and Dan are at a crossroads as to where they should go next. En route to their destination, they learn that their trusted au pair, Nellie, really can't be trusted and has in fact been deceiving them for a very long time. But they also find another clue and learn more about their past...will it be enough to win the race?