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11 Birthdays
Wendy Mass
Ages 10 & Up

Amanda and Leo are best friends. They were born on the same day and held their birthday parties together every year, until this 11th birthday. Leo hurt Amanda's feelings last year and they haven't talked since. Amanda's birthday is terrible from start to finish: Dad (the DJ for the party) is sick, she has to ride the bus to school, she forgot to take her lunch, one teacher gave a pop quiz, and everyone left her party early to go to Leo's party. She thinks to herself, "tomorrow is another day." Or is it? When she wakes up, it's her birthday all over again! Will she ever figure out what is going on and find a way to get to the day AFTER her birthday???

Jun 6, 2011
Anonymous
Trackers: Book 1
Patrick Carman
Grades 5 & Up

Adam is a whiz at computer programming. He has his own workshop that contains his inventions, including hi-tech cell phones, video cameras, and a flying helicopter. Adam's vault is hacked and it takes the work of his three closest friends to get that information back. Adam is tricked by a tech-savy girl his age and could very well be putting himself and his friends in danger. Author Patrick Carman has brilliantly added an online component to these stories, just like with his Skeleton Creek series. Go to the website, enter the passwords, and view the same videos that the interrogator in this story watches. You don't need to be tech-savy readers to enjoy this suspenseful story!

Jun 6, 2011
Anonymous
Skeleton Creek
Patrick Carman
Grades 5 & Up

Ryan and Sarah are curious as to how their town came to be called Skeleton Creek. Both teens find it odd that the adults never want to talk about it. The librarian offers old newspapers, but stays tight-lipped when more questions are asked. When Ryan and Sarah take a camera into the woods to explore the town's old Dredge (gold mining machine), Ryan finds himself in the hospital with a broken leg and no memory of what happened that night. To make matters worse, he's forbidden to talk to Sarah. Things get really spooky when Sarah emails Ryan videos. The really haunting thing is what appears in the videos. This entire book is surrounded in mystery, and those brave enough can follow the link www.sarahfincher.com and bring the book to life. Enter the passwords given in the book and watch actual footage that was sent to Ryan. This is a perfect read for fans of mystery stories.

Jun 6, 2011
Anonymous
Emil and Karl
Yankev Glatshteyn
Ages 10 & Up

One boy Jewish, the other boy not. Both lose all family but vow not to lose each other. The year is 1934 and Hitler is just starting to rise in power. The new, cool thing to do it torment and bully Jews. Emil can no longer go to school, Jewish storekeepers are robbed daily, and arrests are made for the crime of being born Jewish. These two boys see so much evil when Austria starts to change, yet at the same time meet strong, brave adults who take them in and give them courage. This novel was specifically written for children and shares "the importance of friendship, of tolerance, and of bravery."

Jun 6, 2011
Anonymous
The Lemonade Crime
Jacqueline Davies
Ages 9 & Up

Readers of The Lemonade War have been dying to know: Who stole Evan Treski’s money??? Evan discovered his money missing after Scott Spencer suspiciously ran off the day before school. Scott just bought the newest video game system available! Yeah, Jessie thinks something smells fishy, too. Jessie is so convinced that Scott took Evan’s money, she organizes a courtroom on the playground to prove Scott’s guilt. Jessie and Evan seek justice in The Lemonade Crime and learn that things don’t always go as planned.

Jun 6, 2011
Anonymous
Willow Run
Patricia Reilly Giff
Ages 9 & Up

In the midst of World War II, everyone was doing their part. Some went to fight, some grew their own gardens, and some worked in factories. Margaret's dad chose to work in a factory. Her family moved from New York to Willow Run, Michigan so that her dad could build planes for our troops.

Margaret writes letters to her brother (who is in Europe, fighting) and to her German-American grandfather (who stayed behind in New York). Margaret's world is turned upside down when her family receives notice that big brother Eddie is missing in action. Margaret learns that life goes on, but you must always be brave and remain hopeful.

Jun 6, 2011
Anonymous
Ramona and Beezus
20th Century Fox
Rated G

Fans of Beverly Cleary's book Beezus and Ramona will love this DVD! Ramona is a loveable, clever, and sometimes annoying little sister. She causes minor trouble, while helping her family through tough times. Ramona's antics are funny and kids of all ages are sure to love this film!

May 5, 2011
Anonymous
Disney's Let's Talk Puberty for Boys/Girls
Disney Educational Productions
Ages 9-13

This set of films from Disney is one way to start the discussion about puberty with your 9 to 13 year old son or daughter.  These are animated films, about 11 minutes in length, which were designed to be shown in the classroom.  Topics discussed in these films include physical changes, healthy eating, and especially how kids can talk to their parents about what's going on.  Just one of the many non-fiction choices available at the Westland Library.

May 5, 2011
Mrs Fry
Chalk
Bill Thomson
Ages 4 & Up!

Bill Thomson has filled this book with the most amazing illustrations. Little ones will hardly notice that this book has no words on its pages! Check this book out, and let your child tell the story for you. Wordless picture books are not only fun to look at, but will spark imaginations of all ages.

May 5, 2011
Anonymous
What the World Eats
Peter Menzel & Faith D'Aluisio
Grades 5 & Up

A week's worth of groceries has many looks, depending on the country in which the family lives. This book has amazing photographs, featuring 25 families in different countries. The reader is able to take a peek at the family in their own kitchen, surrounded by a week's worth of groceries. You can compare cost of food from country to country, and read family recipes. There is a lot of information in this book, but don't feel like you need to read it cover-to-cover. The pictures are powerful enough on their own!

May 5, 2011
Anonymous

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