There has been some new arrivals of Fiction books in the Library in the last week or so, which are all now processed and on the display shelves for loan.
Some of the titles include:
'Vulpi' - Kate Gordon.
This is the second one in the series and is just as brilliant as the first. It is all about shapeshifters - Tasmanian tigers and Tasmanian devils along with foxes from England. Lots of battles, blood and friendships. Awesome.
'Little Manfred' - Michael Morpurgo
This book tells the story of two prisoners of war and talks
about how people could help each other even when they were enemies. At the end of the story, we move forward in
time to 1991 when a dog carved from apple wood was given to the Imperial
museum. This is based on a true story.
Ned Kelly's Secret' - Sophie Masson
Hugo and his father are travelling through Australia, hunting up tales of the gold rush. But when they are ambushed on the road by the notorious outlaw, Harry Power, they decide to chase up stories of bushrangers instead.
In Benalla, Hugo makes friends with a boy from the bush... a boy who is brave, bold and will do anything for his family... 15 year old Ned Kelly.
Rise of Nine' - Pittacus Lore
When the nine Loriens first arrived on Eaarth, a powerful
charm prevented them from being killed out of order by the evil
Mogadorians. However, that all changed
once Numbers Four and Six combined forces.
This partnership led to the discovery of more Loriens, Numbers Seven and
Nine and in a surprise twist, Number Ten.
The fact that they are working together doesn’t mean that they will
survive and it turns out that there is some unfinished business to take care of.
'Inside out and Back again' - Thanhha Lai
Readers should know that this book is written in a series of short verse poems, which are easy to read, fast-paced, descriptive, and poignant. Though it is never preachy or instructional, the short verse poems give much information about life in Vietnam, including the foods, clothing, traditions, the encroaching war, some politics, family structure, and much more.
Readers will also learn about life as an immigrant as Ha struggles with a new language, eats new foods, meets new kids, deals with attitudes toward Vietnamese immigrants -- and tries to blend Vietnamese customs with new American customs.
Come and give these a try - or there are plenty more new titles on display. If there is something in particular that you would like, just ask us and we will do our best to try to find it for you.
