Edison Public Library Teen Book Club

Presents:

Dr. Franklin’s Island by Ann Halam



One Book New Jersey Young Adult selection, 2008

This is a gripping thriller of survival, adventure, physical and psychological transformation. Dr. Franklin’s Island grabs your attention from the first chapter. Three British teens survive a plane crash, but can they survive a mad scientist and his fearful employees?

Read the book on your own. Then share thoughts or hear what other teens have to say about the book. This is a great opportunity to make new friends who also love to read, have a snack and hear firsthand about the new and exciting books that come into the library. Remember: Readers turn into leaders.

To reserve a copy of the book, call or stop by any of the branch libraries including bookmobile. This will also count toward the library Summer Reading program.

Open to:      Ages 12-17
Date:           August 5, 2008
Time:           7:00pm
Place:          Edison Main Library

Questions: contact Debra Truppo 732-287-2351x247 or
                 dtruppo@lmxac.org

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BOOK REVIEWS – YOUR OPINION COUNTS
Read a good book you could not put down or one you couldn’t return to the library fast enough? This is your opportunity to share the books you like/dislike with other readers, while helping teens find titles they may enjoy reading. Reviews will be displayed on the Teen Scene/Hot Picks page of the Edison Library website.

1 Free DVD rental will be given for each review submitted.
(You must have a library card to redeem the rental)
Guidelines:

• Edison Township Library or one of it’s’ member libraries must own the book that you review.
• Your review does not have to be long. Just a few sentences describing the book, why you liked/disliked the book.
• Be sure to include the book’s title and author; your name and age (only initials will be used on the web page).


Please don’t give away the ending.


BOOK REVIEWS
“Ever” by Gail Carson Levine
In Levine’s new book, Kezi, a vivacious and heroic mortal, goes on a dangerous quest in order to evade death and stay with her love, Olus the god of winds. This story is a good adventure tale with a journey to the underworld, a meeting with gods and goddesses and an escape from death. However, it does not have the same fairy tale feeling that is found in Ella Enchanted and many other of Levine’s books. With an exciting story told alternately by Kezi and Olus and deities similar to those found in Greek Mythology, readers are unlikely to be bored. LR

“Girl in Blue” by Ann Rinaldi
A girl named Sarah runs away from her abusive father and a forced marriage. She disguises herself as a boy and before long, is a soldier in the American Civil War. As her journey takes twists and turns, she encounters another life-changing adventure. This book is a great historical read with mystery, adventure and romance. I enjoyed the historical background and the intrigue. Girl in Blue is something anybody can enjoy. MH

“This Lullabye” by Sarah Dessen
You think you know everything about guys. But do you really? That’s what Remy thinks until she meets Dexter. Then she’s not so sure. He’s different from the other guys. What will happen?
You will have to read to find out. AB

“Airman” by Eoin Colfer
This was a great book! I flew through the pages. It has action, adventure, fantasy, romance, and suspense – something for everyone. DT

“Tamar: A novel of Espionage, Passion and Betrayal”
    by Mal Peet
If you like historical fiction, you’ll like this book. From the first chapter on, I could not put the book down. The scenes flip between Nazi occupied Holland during WWII, and a young girl, Tamar, living in the present (1995). Her grandfather commits suicide leaving her a small box of items from the past. The suspense carries you right to the end, as Tamar tries to piece together the puzzles of her grandfather’s life as a spy for the Allied Forces during the Dutch Resistance.
DT

"Beastly" by Alex Flinn
A romance story is usually the last thing I want to pick up at the library--but Alex Flinn's "Beastly" was different. "Beastly" is an enchanting modern version of the classic fairytale of "Beauty and the Beast." One of my favorite twists in "Beastly" are the online chatrooms sessions between the Beast and his fellow fairytale creatures. Can you imagine what life must be like for a 16-year-old Beast looking for love in present day NYC? "Beastly" is a great updated version of the tale as old as time, reminding readers that beauty comes from within.
K

"I Am Legend." by Richard Matheson's
I found it to be a very too engaging and enjoyable novel. While it may be a little too graphic for younger adolescents, mature teens will find it a great read.
CS