Hot Pick from TAB - The Titan's Curse

By Rick Riordan

(YA F Rior)

312 pages. 2007 Fantasy

The Titan’s Curse is the third book in the Olympians Series. Percy gets a distress call from Grover about two new half-bloods. To save the half bloods, Percy, Grover and Thalia must go on a quest. On the way they deal with many obstacles endowed by the gods. This book is great for mythology lovers and just a wonderful book overall! (Grades 8 & Up)

reviewed by TAB member Manoj A.

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Hot Pick from TAB - Infinity on High

Artist: Fall Out Boy

(MR Fall IH F 43)

2007 Rock

If you’re a fan of any Fall Out Boy song then you will love their most recent CD. Infinity on High is by far their best! The vocals by Patrick Stump are powerfully and the lyrics by Pete Wentz are meaningful and witty. I’m not much of a rock fan, but I am proud to say Fall Out Boy is one of my favorite bands!

reviewed by TAB member Maesa I.

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Deadline

By Chris Crutcher

(YA F Crut)

316 pages. 2007 Realistic Fiction

Ben sets his sights on the hottest girl in school and the state’s cross-country winner’s board. Unexpected bad news throws off his plans. With nothing to lose, this 123 lb. senior opts to try out for the football team. With his popularity soaring, it’s hard to keep the secret intact, even after lengthy conversations with “Hey-soos.” (Grades 8 & Up)

reviewed by Teen Librarian Elaine D.

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Hot Pick from TAB - Pride and Prejudice

By Jane Austen

(YA F Aust)

392 pages. 1813 Classic Fiction

Jane Austen tells the story of Elizabeth Bennett, the second of five daughters in an average country family. Elizabeth is an independent thinker who refuses to marry simply for money, as most women did at the time. Elizabeth will settle for no less than happiness. When she first meets Mr. Darcy, an arrogant but wealthy man, she is repulsed by his pride. As time goes on she begins to see that she has terribly misjudged him and discovers that she may actually be in love with him. This novel is slightly challenging but a very rewarding read. (Grades 9 & Up)

reviewed by TAB member Megan R.

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Now You See Her

By Jacquelyn Mitchard

(YA F Mitc)

200 pages. 2007 Realistic Fiction

As a sophomore, Hope attends a prestigious arts prep school. She lands the lead in the production of Romeo & Juliet and immediately falls for her leading man. Then the romantic relationship begins unraveling. Hope is abducted, or did she stage the whole thing to regain attention? The reader is taken on a wild ride floating in and out of Hope’s pretend world, or is it reality? (Grades 8 & Up)

reviewed by Teen Librarian Elaine D.

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Hush: an Irish Princess' Tale

By Donna Jo Napoli

(YA F Napo)

308 pages. 2007 Historical Fiction

Set in the Early Middle Ages, Melkorka is a princess who plans to grow up surrounded by her family in Ireland. Her plans change quickly when she is kidnapped and taken aboard a slave ship. Her trick to survival lies in the fact that she refuses to speak, making the
kidnappers think she is a sorceress. Irish and Viking life intertwine in this tale that transports the reader to a different time and place. (Grades 9 & Up)

reviewed by Teen Librarian Shelly P.

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