Hot Pick from TAB -- Powerslave

Artist: Iron Maiden
(MR IRON POW I 12) (CV only)
1985

I liked this CD because of the unique quality of each song at the height of their career. From the high speed classic “Aces High”, to the 13 minute long epic Rime of the Ancient Mariner. This classic from 1985 is still loved today by die hard fans all over the world.

reviewed by TAB member Nick H.

This is a masterful work of rock and roll music. I really like the guitar solos, which push all the songs to another league. Along with the guitar, the lyrics flow very well with the coarse voice of the lead singer. One thing that may cause dislike is the length of the songs. They average 5 minutes a song, so if you like the long songs, this album is full of them. This album is a must hear for the rock-and-roll lover. It has every element of a good rock band, and it can be played over many times and it definitely won’t waste your time.

reviewed by TAB member Manoj A.

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The Traitors' Gate

By Avi

(YA F Avi)

354 pages. 2007 Historical Fiction

It’s 1849 in London, and fourteen-year-old John Huffman’s world has just been turned upside down. His father has been dragged off to debtors’ prison, and he must leave school, contact long lost relatives for financial help, and solve the mystery surrounding his father’s imprisonment. This action packed story is full of spies, traitors, twists, and turns. (Grades 6 & Up)

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Hot Pick from TAB -- Tokyo Godfathers

Directed by Katsutoshi Sugai

(DVD Anime Toky)

2004 Japanese Anime. PG-13

It’s an incredibly touching movie about a homeless threesome who find a baby and decide to return the baby to her mother. Along the way they find answers to their lives as well as becoming involved in a complicated mystery.

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The Alchemyst

By Michael Scott

(YA F Scot)

375 pages. 2007 Fantasy

Nicholas Flamel was born in 1330 and is supposed to have died in 1418, so what is he doing running a bookshop in the 21st century? Josh and Sophie Newman soon find out when the nefarious John Dee catches up to Flamel and his wife, Perelle. Dee manages to steal the book containing Flamel’s secrets and kidnap Perelle, but not before Josh rips out a few key pages. Are Josh and Sophie the twins with the silver and gold auras prophesied by the book to either save or destroy the world? (Grades 6 & Up)

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Dragon Slippers

By Jessica Day George

(YA F Geor)

321 pages. 2007 Fantasy

Creel is a peasant girl, who was set up to confront a dragon by her own family members. Instead Creel is taken on a series of adventures involving a pair of mysterious blue slippers, a soon to be queen and a dragon’s hoard of dogs. As original as it is fun, Dragon Slippers reminded me why I love fantasy fiction. (Grades 6 & Up)

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First Daughter: Extreme American Makeover

By Mitali Perkins

(YA F Perk)

2007 Realistic Fiction

Adopted from Pakistan at a young age, Sameera “Sparrow” Righton has traveled all over the world with her political family and usually remains unnoticed. When her father enters the presidential race, Sparrow is suddenly thrust into the spotlight, and the PR people decide to make her more "American" by calling her Sammy and writing a blog under this name. She goes along with their ideas for a bit, thinking it will help her father’s campaign, but with the help of some new friends soon decides that what she really wants is to be true to herself. (Grades 6 & Up)

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Hot Pick from TAB - Next

Directed by Lee Tamahori

(DVD General Next)

Rated PG-13

2007 Thriller

A man named Cadalic Jack can see 2 minutes into the future. He uses his unusual power to help the FBI find a nuke hidden by terrorists. The plot keeps you thinking and the action is not over done. I would definitely recommend this movie.

Reviewed by TAB member Brian K.

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