ONE OF US IS LYING BY KAREN M MCMANUS
Library Call#: YA F McManus
Bronwyn; a Brain, Cooper; an Athlete, Simon; a Basketcase, Addy; a Princess, and Nate; a Criminal all have detention. Everything follows along when Simon dies of a peanut-based allergic reaction. The other four are now suspects, plus, the investigation is shotty at best. So, it’s up to these teens with different walks of life to figure out who killed Simon. I figured it out by the middle of the book, but don't let that kill you, the interactions and arcs of the unique characters are still entertaining to read. There's no breakfast in this club. Recomended for grades 9th-12th.
THE LAST HOUSE GUEST BY MEGAN MIRANDA
Library Call#: F MIRANDA
Littleport, Maine appears to be an ideal vacation spot, where summer homes line the coastline. Avery Greer is a resident who grew up in this small town. Avery became friends with Sadie Loman. She was accepted into the Lomans’ world. Sadie’s father, Grant Loman, owns the rental properties in Littleport and hired Avery to handle them. At the end of the summer, a party is held. While the party was in full swing, it was interrupted with Sadie dead. The police call it a suicide. Avery doesn't believe it and starts investigating on her own. She realizes this is a town with secrets. Who could be watching her? Why is someone setting her up? This is a perfect summer read that keeps you guessing. Recommended for adults.
THE CARDBOARD KINGDOM BY CHAD SELL
Library Call#: J F Sell
In a world… of a series of backyards, children use cardboard to make props, costume, and scenery to be who they want to be. A big brother can be an evil sorceress, a quiet girl can be a banshee, a usual school bully can help make costumes, a short girl can be a gigantic robot, the list goes on. The Drawings are so wonderfully vivid, it’s hard to believe this is all a game of pretend. Recommended for those grades 4th-6th.
FLORA AND THE FLAMINGO BY MOLLY IDLE
Library Call#: E IDL
No words are necessary in this pink flamingo-inspired story. Graceful poses, and some not so graceful, by an elegant flamingo are duplicated by a little girl in her swim attire complete with flippers. Everything is going along smoothly until at one point, the flamingo and little girl are out of sync. They regroup and begin a lovely ballet. All books do not have to have words. Some without invite a dialogue that comes from the imagination. Recommended for PreK-2nd grade. Available through OverDrive.
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