2012 Lonestar List...It is a great one!

I am so excited for this to be out. I have read so many books this year and I am glad to see that some of them are on here. The ones with a star on them are the ones that we already have in the library. The rest we will be getting after the Winter Break. 

And the ones with a # are the ones that I have read!

2012 Texas Lone Star Reading List

Dionne, Erin. Notes from an Accidental Band Geek. 
Frost, Helen. Hidden
Gibbs, Stuart. Belly Up. *
Gidwitz, Adam. A Tale Dark and Grimm. *
Gier, Kerstin. Ruby Red.
Hobbs, Will. Take Me to the River. *
Lane, Andy. Death Cloud. *
Maberry, Jonathan. Rot & Ruin. *
Monninger, Joseph. Wish. *
Ness, Patrick. A Monster Calls: A Novel.
Oppel, Kenneth. This Dark Endeavor. 
Paulsen, Gary. Paintings from the Cave: Three Novellas. 
Roth, Veronica. Divergent.* #
Rylander, Chris. The Fourth Stall. *
Schmidt, Gary D. Okay for Now. * #
Sepetys, Ruta. Between Shades of Gray. * #
Stephens, John. The Emerald Atlas. 
Van Draanen, Wendelin. The Running Dream. * #
White, Kiersten. Paranormalcy. *
Young, Moira. Blood Red Road.




Enjoy!!!!

Hunger Games Trailer

I have been a little nervous about what this movie was going to do to the book. But if the movie is anything like the trailer, I am hoping to be pleasantly surprised. This trailer gave me chills!!! If you have not read this book yet, come and get it from me...it is a must!!!!

Library News

Library News

There is so much going on in the library right now! I thought I would give you a run down. 

• Due to so many school events happening over the next couple of weeks, the scooter race has been postponed until after Winter Break. 
• Jordan Sonnenblick is going to be visiting Stafford Middle School on December 15th. All students will have an opportunity to see him, and if you have a book you can have it signed by him. 
• I was able to get new books from the Book Fair and from Barnes and Noble. 
• There is lots of research going on in the library right now. This means that the library cannot have students during class that need the computers. 
• Keep in mind that I am open from 7:55 to 4:00.

I have been reading like mad due to the amazing books that are out. All you have to do is ask for some suggestions!

Prophecy of the Sisters Trilogy by Michelle Zink

Summary

In late nineteenth-century New York state, wealthy sixteen-year-old twin sisters Lia and Alice Milthorpe find that they are on opposite sides of an ancient prophecy that has destroyed their parents and seeks to do even more harm. (Taken from Titlewave.) Each books takes us deeper into the prophecy and the relationship between Alice and Lia.

Mrs. Lassley's Summary

After waiting many years to finish reading this series, I have read the last page and left it feeling very sad but VERY satisfied. This is a must read for those students who love mystery, action, and a little bit of romance. The author has created a world You get to know all the characters well, including the secondary ones. You feel the conflict of the sisters. Throughout the series, the author pulls in many new characters, but these characters become old friends by the time you turn the last page. Pick this up in the library today!!