The Dead by Charlie Higson

 The Dead  by Charlie Higson

A cold… it starts with symptoms we all know, a runny nose, a scratchy throat, but then spots appear? Spots that fill with pus. The disease only affects those aged sixteen and older. The worst parts are the headache, the sensitivity to light and sound, and the ‘voices’ that lead you astray, that tell you… tell you to eat, to eat them, eat the young ones. The world turns upside down for Ed, Jack, Bam, and the other students of Rowhurst School. Their parents and older siblings left at home are dead… or worse. As teachers begin to attack them, they know it’s time to escape to the city. Things must be better in London… shouldn’t they?

Reviewed by Shawn

Vampire books that can brighten a day!!!

http://www.multcolib.org/teens/ifyouliketwilight.html

When I was a teen I loved a tv vampire series called Dark Shadows. Look at the link above to see a great list of books for teens with a vampire theme.

The Last Dragon by Jane Yolen

 The Last Dragon by Jane Yolen; art by Rebecca Guay

 Two hundred years after humans have rid the land of dragons, a few remaining dragons try to wreak havoc on the land. Only two young people stand in the way of the dragons and the people of the land. A very fast paced read filled with beautiful illustrations.

Reviewed by Jen

Hip Hop Poetry Slam Event

If you like poetry and hop hop stop by on January 17th at 3pm. at Auburn Public Library.  www.performyourmind.com

Frost by Marianna Baer

Frost by Marianna Baer

During her senior year of boarding school, Lena Thomas gets a new housemate in her dorm which proves to be a rather stressful event in her life. New fears are woken up inside of Lena, but are these fears in her head or is there something haunting the mysterious Frost House? A chilling, mysterious tale…

Reviewed by Jen

Silhouetted by the Blue by Traci L. Jones

Silhouetted by the Blue by Traci L. Jones

 Seventh grader Serena is struggling to deal with the death of her mother, and her father’s ever increasing depression, while working on the school play. A really compelling novel about a family coping with depression.

Reviewed by Jen

Adios, Nirvana by Conrad Wesselhoeft

 Adios, Nirvana by Conrad Wesselhoeft

 16-year-old Jonathan is trying to make it through the school year after the tragic death of his twin brother. As Jonathan struggles, he gets help from his best friends, a cool English teacher, and the principal of his high school, all of whom refuse to let him repeat this junior year. The catch is Jonathan has to help a blind WWII veteran write his memoir and perform the principal’s favorite song at graduation. But can Jonanthan play music without his twin brother? Music and friendship weave their way into this compelling novel. HIghly recommended.

Reviewed by Jen

Kick by Walter Dean Myers

Kick by Walter Dean Myers. Kevin Johnson is thirteen years old and is a star striker for Highland. He is a good kid but heading for juvie. He has never been in serious trouble until he finds himself face to face with Sargeant Brown, a cop assigned to be Kevin’s mentor.

Drink, Slay, Love by Sarah Beth Durst

 Drink, Slay, Love by Sarah Beth Durst

 When Pearl, a sixteen year old semi-evil vampire, gets stabbed by a unicorn horn, she grows a conscience and can withstand the sun. The vampire king of New England persuades Pearl to enroll in high school so she can lure students to a feast where they’re the main course. The only problem is Pearl is feeling her humanity more everyday…Will Pearl betray her new friends or do the right thing? Read it and find out…

Reviewed by Jen

Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry

 Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry

15-year-old Benny lives in a zombie infested world and joins his half-brother Tom in fighting off the undead. The book is filled with so much action and will draw you right in. Worth a read for fans of paranormal stories…

Reviewed by Jen