November 2014
What's New
This is what we have been reading lately!
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Children Picture Books
 Tuesday Tucks Me In: The Loyal Bond Between a Soldier and His Service Dog
by Luis Carlos Montalvan
Narrated by Tuesday, a golden retriever service dog, readers ages 4-8 are taken along through a day with Tuesday and author Luis Montalvan. Montalvan is an Army veteran who served tours in Iraq and now struggles with PTSD and other disabilities. Tuesday is always with Luis, supporting him every minute of every day. Pictures and narrative show and tell of the close bond that they have and show how much freedom can be gained from such a bond. This reciprocal loyalty will pull at your heartstrings in a touching story that will appeal to all dog lovers. I also recommend Until Tuesday, the author's memoir telling how Tuesday "rescued" him and became his furry best friend (now in paperback). (Roaring Book Press, $16.99).
Reviewed by Carol
The Great Thanksgiving Escape 
by Mark Fearing
Join Rhonda and Gavin as they try to escape the kids room and make a run for the backyard during another "boring" Thanksgiving Dinner at Grandma's. But, of course it's not that easy. They have to get past vicious guard dogs in knitted sweatshirts, through the hall of cheek pinching aunts, and worst of all--pass the great wall of butts. This book is great to read to the little ones. A lively story with funny pictures that will be sure to keep your child entertained. Ages 5-8. (Candlewick Press, $15.99) Reviewed by Erika
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Young Readers 8-12
Nancy Clancy: Secret of the Silver Key Book 4
by Jane O'Connor
In this new book Nancy and her best friend Bree go back in time to solve their latest mystery. In school, Nancy's class is learning about time capsules, but when her family buys her an old desk at a tag sale she finds a silver key in a small drawer. Nancy and Bree have hopes that the key will lead them to finding a treasure. But, unlocking the mystery isn't as easy as they think it will be and the answer they find isn't the one they expect. I recommend this delightful series to young readers who are moving into chapter books, yet not quite ready for longer stories that lack the illustrations young readers still enjoy. Ages 7 to 10. (Harper,$9.99)
Reviewed by Carol
The Thickety, A Path Begins by J.A. White
Witchcraft is the worst of crimes, and Kara's mother was convicted when she was six. Her world is surrounded by a Dark Wood, and the townspeople work at keeping this Wood from spreading. One day an unusual bird lures Kara into the Dark Wood, where she finds a strange book. Can she discover what the book is for? A perfect tale for this time of year for ages 9 and up. (Katherine Tegen Books, $16.99)
Reviewed by Debbie
 Spirit Animals 2: Hunted by Maggie Stiefvater
OK. So I'm really behind. Not only are there books 3, 4, and 5, but also, just out Tales of the Great Beasts. In Book 2 our four heroes discover an enemy who also has spirit animals; an enemy not bound by any rules. In this tale they are searching for one of the great beasts, Rumfuss. Will they prevail against this new, clever enemy and will the group stay together? Have you gone on-line and discovered your Spirit Animal? There are lots of fans of this series for ages 8 -12. (Scholastic, $12.99)
Reviewed by Debbie
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Young Adult
The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender
by Leslye Walton Ava was a miracle child, born with small wings. So her mother has kept her protected at home. Now 16, Ava longs to meet regular young people her age, and do what other kids do on Friday nights. So she begins by sneaking out with her best friend. Ava's family is very unusual and they seemed doomed to tragic lives. Is this what will happen to Ava, or can she escape the family legacy? A haunting yet hopeful story for ages 12 and up. (Candlewick Press, $17.99) Reviewed by Debbie
The Here and Now by Ann Brashares
Time travel. Prenna comes from a future in which our world has been decimated by a plague, a blood plague. She arrived five years ago, and now at 17 she meets a boy who is strangely familiar, a boy who may want to be more than a friend. But there are "Rules" for Prenna: only friends from the same time, only family, don't let anyone get close. They have come to find a cure in our time, for the future. But is that really what the "Rules" are all about? This is an absorbing read for ages 12 and up (Delacorte, $18.99) Reviewed by Debbie
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Debbie Lane
Bookshelf Stores, Inc.
11429 Donner Pass Rd. Ste#2
Truckee, CA 96161
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