Hot Pick from TAB - A Little Bit Longer

Artists: Jonas Brothers

(MR JONA LBL J 12)

2008 Pop/Rock

A Little Bit Longer is the Jonas Brothers' latest album whose title has been dedicated to Nick Jonas’s diabetic condition. Together, Kevin, Nick, and Joe rock their third record with much more hit singles including “Burnin’ Up,” “Love Bug,” “Tonight,” and “A Little Bit Longer.” Not only do they work together coming up with a variety of songs, guests are featured in this album as well, such as Big Rob. The new Jonas Brothers CD is definitely worth listening to, especially to Jonas-loving fans.

reviewed by TAB member Saniya K.

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Wicked Lovely

By Melissa Marr

(YA F Marr)

328 pages 2007 Fantasy

Aislinn has a unique gift. She can see fairies, but that’s not a good thing. All her life Aislinn has been memorizing rules in order to survive. Don’t look at them. Don’t talk to them. Don’t let them know you see them. Aislinn lives by these rules until she is approached by Keenan, Summer King of the fairies. Can she hold on to her true love, meet her destiny, and still resist the beautiful Summer King? (Grades 9 & Up)

reviewed by Teen Librarian Meghann M.

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Princess Ben

By Catherine Gilbert Murdock

(YA F Murd)
344 pages 2008 Fantasy

When Ben’s mother and uncle are brutally killed and her father goes missing, the kingdom of Montagne believes the claim of its rivals that a dragon was responsible. As the next in line for the throne, Ben is taken under her aunt’s wing to learn the proper way to behave and to arrange a suitable husband. She steadfastly refuses, especially as the main choice is the rival kingdom’s son, and is banished to a dark room in the highest tower. Once there, she discovers a secret that will forever change her life. (Grades 6 & Up)

reviewed by Teen Librarian Shelly P.

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Hot Pick from TAB - Leap Day

By Wendy Mass

(YA F Runh)

212 pages 2004 Realistic Fiction

Have you ever wanted to know what the people around you are thinking? Well you can get inside everyone’s head in this novel. Meet Josie Taylor, who was born on February 29th, Leap Day. She is about to turn sixteen, which means it’s her “fourth” birthday, and even though her rare birthday is always special, this one is going to top them all. With a driving test, scavenger hunt, play auditions, and the Sweet Sixteen initiation at the lake, Josie learns things about herself, her family, and her friends that she never thought possible. Written in a style where you get to see everyone’s point of view, this book is an exciting coming-of-age novel that keeps you turning the pages! (Grades 7 & Up)

reviewed by TAB member Julia S.

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The Mystery of the Third Lucretia

By Susan Runholt

(YA F Runh)

278 pages 2008 Mystery

When Kari and her best friend, Lucas, notice a man copying a Rembrandt painting in an art gallery in Minnesota, they think it’s a bit strange. But when they notice him copying another Rembrandt in London, they begin to wonder what he’s up to. Their suspicions seem to be confirmed when a newly discovered Rembrandt appears in Amsterdam, and they suspect it’s a forgery. But how will they prove it? (Grades 6 & Up)

reviewed by Teen Librarian Shelly P.

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Hot Pick from TAB - Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

Video game available in: PS2, Xbox 360, CD-ROM
ESRB Rating: E10+

I liked this video game because: though the controls and what to do are, at first, difficult to the new user, one can easily get the hang of this game, and it is quite fun once one does so. If you love to be destructive, this is a game for you, though a fair amount of constructing takes place as well. If you see a pile of Lego bricks lying around in a place on the game, you can use a certain control to make them into something useful, if you are a humanoid, that is. The droids are much less useful than the humanoids, because they cannot wield weapons very well. However, R2-D2 can sting enemies close at hand, and can, for a certain amount of time, fly. To destroy many parts of the Lego building that you are in for most of the game, all you have to do is shoot it or hit it with a light saber. They will collapse, giving you Lego studs and hearts, which you can collect to use as currency and health, in that order. You can buy new characters as well, which is also very interesting. My two favorite parts of this video game are the funny shows in the middle of the game that are short and sweet, but sort of make parts of the Star Wars movies into a joke, and the fact that you can make your own characters out of pieces already available at a certain point in the game, so you could put Yoda's head on Princess Leia's body with Darth Vader's cape, holding Chewbacca's bow and arrow! Overall Rating: 4 stars

reviewed by TAB member Colleen K.

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Hot Pick from TAB - Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

Wii Video Game
ESRB Rating: E10+

This is an excellent strategy game for the Wii. In the game, you command various troops and you decide the outcome of the battle. The plot is also very good, even though it is all text. I highly recommend this game and give it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

reviewed by TAB member Brian K.

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City of Bones

By Cassandra Clare

(YA F Clar)

485 pages 2007 Horror/Adventure

What would you do if you could see something that no one else could? Clary Fray must answer this question when she suddenly begins to see the world of demons and Darkhunters. Things get even harder when Clary’s mother goes missing and all leads point to the mysterious Valentine of the demon world. How can Clary possibly navigate the world of angels and demons? Or was she meant to be among them all along? This is the first book in The Mortal Instruments series. (Grades 8 & Up)

reviewed by Teen Librarian Meghann M.

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