Hot Pick from TAB -- And Then There Were None

By Agatha Christie

(F Chri)

1978 Mystery

And Then There Were None is the story of ten strangers brought together by a common host to Indian Island. A series of strange events lead to the deaths (or murders?) of each guest. In the end no one is left surviving. Agatha Christie takes the reader on a whirling adventure of suspense, fear and shock. And Then There Were None is a must read classic!

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Flora Segunda

By Ysabeau S. Wilson

(YA F Wilc)

431 pages. 2007 Fantasy

Flora Fyrdraaca likes to make her own rules, and with her mother off commanding the great army of Califa most of the time, she’s free to do what she wants. When a forbidden shortcut leads Flora to a part of her house she’s never seen, she befriends the family’s banished butler and he convinces her to use magic to restore him to his rightful position. But messing with magic can be tricky, and Flora’s new friend can be deceptive. Will she discover the truth before it’s too late? (Grades 6 & Up)

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When It Happens

By Susan Colasanti

(YA F Cola)

310 pages. 2006 Realistic Fiction

Through alternating chapters, Sara and Tobey tell their stories of senior year and trying to hook-up, at first not with each other. Sara eyes the popular jock who doesn’t know she exists while Tobey watches the “in” crowd from across the cafeteria. Tobey questions whether a slacker rock-star wannabe has a chance with a beautiful class brain. Sound familiar? (Grades 9 & Up)

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On the Wings of Heroes

By Richard Peck

(YA F Peck)

148 pages. 2007 Historical Fiction

Life is good for Davy Bowman. He and his neighborhood friends play baseball, ride bikes and listen to stories on the porch. Then World War II arrives, and Davy’s older brother joins the army, his Dad becomes serious and withdrawn, his mom takes a job, and everything changes. Davy and his friend Scooter do their part in collecting rubber, paper, tin, and “whatever it took to win the war.” Behind the patriotic, “can do” spirit, is the constant worry for Davy’s brother who is flying bombing missions over Germany. Told with humor and warmth, Davy’s life is a memorable glimpse into America as it was during World War II. (Grades 6 and up)

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The Sea of Trolls

By Nancy Farmer

(YA F Farm)

450 pages. 2006 Fantasy

Set during the Dark Ages, The Sea of Trolls follows the adventures of young Jack, who, despite his own doubts, is meant to be a great man. Forced on a quest to save his sister, Jack slowly begins to discover what it means to do magic. Adventure with Jack as he travels through strange lands, meets strange peoples and discovers that his true powers have always been within. (Grades 8 & up)

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Hot Pick From TAB -- The Ninth Key

By Meg Cabot

(YA F Cabo)

287 pages. 2006 Mystery/Thriller

This book is about a high school sophomore named Susannah Simon. Her father died and now she lives in California with her stepdad and three stepbrothers. Susannah (Suze) is also a mediator, which means that she can see, touch, and even talk to ghosts. It’s her job to guide them to their afterlife. In this book she meets a ghost of a woman asking her to tell “Red” that he didn’t kill her. Tracking down “Red” is not easy though. Suze’s investigation leads her to believing that her boyfriend is somehow involved in this mystery. She is led on a hunt for the truth with her ghost friend Jesse’s help. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys mystery, suspense, and lots of humor. If you enjoy Meg Cabot’s books then you will certainly like this one! (Grades 8 & Up)

Reviewed by TAB member Nikita N.

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