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New
FictionLook for these new books in the JF section of the library:
Crispin: At the Edge of the World
by Avi
This sequel takes up where Crispin: the Cross of Lead
left off. After discovering his true identity, Crispin and his
protector, Bear, seek refuge in the 14th-century English countryside. Bear is
wounded by members of a secret brotherhood and, alone and desperate, Crispin
must trust an ancient healer and her disfigured young companion, Troth. Then
Crispin, Bear and Troth are forced to flee to evade capture by the secret
brotherhood. This moving, history-packed adventure will leave you on the
edge of your seat. Recommended for readers in grades 5 - 9 .
Alabama Moon
by Watt Key
Moon Blake has lived all his life with his reclusive father, Oliver, on a
remote tract of land in the woods, surviving only on what they trap and grow.
Soon after Moon turns ten, his father dies, leaving Moon to fend for himself.
Moon is placed in a boys' home where he makes friends, but cannot bear being
confined. He runs away with two friends, Kit and Hal, to the woods, where they
live wild and free, evading capture, until Kit needs serious medical attention.
Fans of Gary Paulsen's "Brian" novels will love this great adventure and
survival story. Recommended for readers in grades 6 - 8.
The Black Tower by Betsy Byars
A new Herculeah Jones mystery that takes the girl sleuth
to an old mansion with a dark tower to investigate the strange goings-on.
You won't be able to put this book down, especially after Herculeah is led right
into the arms of the villain! If you like mysteries, adventure and funny
stories, you'll like this book. Recommended for readers in grades 4 -
6.
Ivy and Bean and the Ghost that Had to
Go by Annie Barrows
Ivy tells classmates that there is a ghost living in the
girl's bathroom at school and gets in trouble when one girl refuses to use the
bathroom. To make the problem go away, Ivy and her best friend,
Bean, decide to perform an elaborate ceremony with a secret potion to expel the
ghost. Ivy and Bean will keep you laughing. Recommended for readers in
grades 1 - 3.
