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New Fantasy – 2012 March

falconmedia — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:00:05 +0000

What’s it about? Is it in? Click the cover!

New Fantasy – 2012 January

falconmedia — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:48:41 +0000

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New Graphic Novels – 2012 January

falconmedia — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:40:37 +0000

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Last of the Mohicans

falconmedia — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:30:22 +0000

This story takes place in North America during the French and Indian War and follows the journey of a scout named Hawkeye and the daughters of General Munro, Cora and Alice. Hawkeye is traveling with a party of two Native Americans, Chingachgook and his son Uncas. They are the last surviving members of the Mohican tribe. Their lives are put in even more danger when Cora and Alice are kidnapped by the deceiving Huron, Magua. It’s now up to Hawkeye and his allies to save the two before it’s too late.

Awesome! Although this book was written over a hundred years ago, it is definitely a book that I couldn’t put down. A few words and phrases made it a bit difficult to understand, but the reader will get used to it. The plot was in such an unusual setting too; it just really interested me. The pictures in the book were so colorful and vivid. It gives the reader a clear picture of the setting. For those who love great adventures and heroes, this book is for you! [Wild Pancake]

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

falconmedia — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:07:00 +0000

A girl named Minli wanted to meet a man called The Old Man of the Moon to ask how to change her family’s poor fortune. On her way to Never Ending Mountain where he lives, she meets some good friends and a flightless dragon, too.

I loved this book. Maybe it’s my new favorite. It’s filled with great details. Once you start to read, you can’t stop – you just want to know what happens next! The dragon wants to learn how to fly and Minli wants to change her parents’ poor fortune. When she found the Old Man of the Moon, she could only ask one question [Joyful 44B]

Spud

falconmedia — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:50:02 +0000

This is a coming of age story featuring the witty hero John “Spud” Milton. He’s attending an elite private school in South Africa, around the same time that Nelson Mandela is released from prison. It’s chaos, alright, and Spud can’t be more than happy to leave it all behind. However, instead of leaving the chaos, Spud seems to jump right in the middle of it!

This book is filled with all kinds of humor, and I guarantee it will make you laugh. You will probably get weird looks from your parents for laughing. [Wild Pancake]

New Multicultural – 2011 December

falconmedia — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:06:31 +0000

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New Nonfiction – 2011 December

falconmedia — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:37:24 +0000

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The Well of Sacrifice

falconmedia — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:57:11 +0000

During the ninth century, a girl named Eveningstar Mccaw must save her city from the evil influence of the HIgh Priest, Great Skull Zero. The High Priest has gone against the will of the gods, sacrificing his people and Eveningstar’s kind brother, Smoke Shell. It is up to Eveningstar to save her city from Great Skull Zero’s evil wrath.

This book was AMAZING! It took me forever to put it down. How could I with all of the dramatic twists, turns, and even pictures?! I’d suggest this book to anyone who wants a new kind of adventure in a somewhat unusual setting. The ending surprised me a little. The sneaky twists put in here and there really made it a good book. [Great Pancake Zero]

Finding My Place

falconmedia — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:45:19 +0000

The main character in the book is a girl named Tiphanie. Everybody says her name wrong. Her dad and mom move because they want Tiphanie to have a better educational experience. I really liked the book because it explains what really happens when you switch to a new school. There were also some funny parts in the story, like on her first day of school. She got bumped into, called names, and talked about because she was African American and new. [I Love JS!]

Mismatch

falconmedia — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:28:43 +0000

This is about a girl in the Lakeview High School orchestra. She does not make friends easily. She only makes friends with people who love music.

I like this book because she relates to my life. She’s a girl who is trying to be friends with people. [Love-smith28]

Fresh off the Boat

falconmedia — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:00:10 +0000

Vicenza doesn’t have the perfect life. She’s an immigrant from the Philippines and just got to the USA. Her BFF is in Manila (in the Philippines) and is named Peaches. (I know! Who names their daughter Peaches, like seriously!) They email back and forth. Peaches thinks that Vicenza has the perfect life. At least that is what she writes … [Text-A-Holic]

Parade of Shadows

falconmedia — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:30:14 +0000

Miss Julia Hamilton, of Durham Place, England, is going on an adventure in the Ottoman Empire. Taking place in 1907, this book has adventure and love. While taking a trip with her father, he falls ill. He soon recovers from being poisoned. Julia soon finds out that someone is causing trouble, but who? This book is historical fiction and multicultural.

- Monica

Romiette and Julio

falconmedia — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:52:43 +0000

An African American and a Hispanic get together by meeting in an online chat, and realize they go to the same school. They fall for each other at first sight, but the hate-filled students of the school disagree with their relationship. From gang threats they begin to be afraid. Then they come up with a plan to bust the “family,” the gang at their school. But not everything goes as planned, and they end up being kidnapped by the gang, finding themselves in the of a huge lake, facing Romiette’s biggest fear — drowning.

Julio vows to not let her die as long as he’s alive. The 3 strongest words are said and in the most tragic time they get even closer — “I love you.” Finding herself living the nightmare she’s been having for weeks, Romiette discovers the answer of her dreams in the soulmate who was calling her name as she was being swallowed by the freezing, life-taking water.

Ironic that their names are so similar to Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliette.” Officers question if it’s a modern-day version of the tragic story — 2 teenagers forbidden to love do anything to keep their love alive. Including suicide? No, read Romiette and Julio to find out the ending that will make you want to cry. You figure out if it’s out of tragedy or tears of joy.

- Cey-Cey

Voss: How I Come to America and Am Hero, Mostly

falconmedia — Thu, 10 Feb 2000 14:08:14 +0000

smuggled in cheese puffs

father trapped in hospital

gangster wants revenge

Slant

falconmedia — Wed, 09 Feb 2000 16:43:35 +0000

called “Slant” by classmates

Korean-American

get eye surgery?