New Book Tuesdays: Week 22
Check out what's new in the Media Center this week...
New Picture Books
Jackrabbit McCabe & The Electric Telegraph by Lucy Margaret Rozier. This book is a Junior Library Guild Selection.
"The fastest man in the West meets his match in this deliciously clever original tall tale. With his extra-long legs, Jackrabbit McCabe can outrun anything on the American frontier: horses, trains, and even twisters. So of course, everyone in the town of Windy Flats always counts on his speed when a message has to get out fast. Then something new comes to town: the telegraph, which can send Morse code messages with the speed of electricity. At first, no one believes the newfangled contraption can deliver a message quicker than Jackrabbit. . . . But in a race between man and machine, who will be left in the dust? An author's note includes information about the invention of the telegraph, a Morse code key, and a riddle written in Morse code for kids to transcribe." -GoodReads.com
Exclamation Mark by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld.
"From the bestselling creators of Duck! Rabbit!, an exciting tale of self-discovery!
He stood out here. He stood out there. He tried everything to be more like them.
It's not easy being seen. Especially when you're NOT like everyone else. Especially when what sets you apart is YOU. Sometimes we squish ourselves to fit in. We shrink. Twist. Bend. Until — ! — a friend shows the way to endless possibilities." -Scholastic.com
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New Chapter Books
Jedi Academy: Return of the Padawan by Jeffrey Brown. This is book 2 in the Jedi Academy series.
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"After surviving his first year at Jedi Academy, Roan Novachez thought his second year would be a breeze. He couldn’t have been more wrong. Roan feels like he’s drifting apart from his friends, and it’s only made worse when Roan discovers he’s not the amazing pilot he thought he’d be. When the school bullies take him under their wing, he decides they aren’t so bad after all — or are they?
This year, Roan will have to face alien poetry tests, menacing robots, food fights, flight simulation class, online bullies, more lightsaber duels, and worst of all…a girl who is mad at him.
This incredible, original story captures all of the humor, awkwardness, fun, and frustrations of middle school — all told through one boy’s comics, journal entries, letters, sketches, e-mails, and more." -StarWars.com
Jedi Academy: The Phantom Bully by Jeffrey Brown. This is book 3 in the Jedi Academy series.
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"It’s hard to believe this is Roan’s last year at Jedi Academy. He’s been busier than ever learning to fly (and wash) starships, swimming in the Lake Country on Naboo, studying for the Jedi obstacle course exam, and tracking down dozens of vorpak clones — don’t ask. But now, someone is setting him up to get in trouble with everyone at school, including Yoda. If he doesn’t find out who it is, and fast, he may get kicked out of school! Why can’t middle school just be easy. . ." -StarWars.com
New Nonfiction Books
Awesome Dogs: Golden Retrievers. We're adding two more books in the hugely popular Awesome Dogs series this week.
"This loveable, family-friendly dog is a people pleaser. Trained to hunt and retrieve, the Golden Retriever enjoys physical activity. This dog will survive the outdoors, but prefers to be indoors with those who love him. Cozy up with this furry friend in this beginner book." -Scholastic.om
"Once bred to catch mice and rats in woolen mills, these little dogs still retain their skills. Now more of a companion dog, the Yorkshire Terrier has been bred to be smaller. Unaware of its own size, this dog loves to play and protect. Read more about the lifestyle of this breed in this informative title for young students." -Scholastic.com
