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For all of the Percy Jackson fans out there, be sure to check out Rick Riordan’s newest book, The Red Pyramid, available next week (May 4th). This is the first book in Riordan’s newest series, and the series focuses on Egyptian Mythology instead of Greek Mythology.
The library has already pre-ordered copies of the book, so if you’re interested, go to our catalog at www.aclibrary.org and place a hold for the book. The list gets longer every day so add your name today to ensure you get a copy as soon as possible.
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If you’re looking for a series that you can read together as a family, Percy Jackson and the Olympians might work for you. There are five books in the series and they center around Percy Jackson, son of the Greek god, Poseidon and a mortal woman. The books are filled with adventure, mythology, teen awkwardness along with the added stress of being a demigod, and a great deal of humor thrown in.
I read a lot of children’s and teen books, but I have to say that I enjoyed this series far more than I expected to. I’d originally planned to just read the first book, but once I started reading, I had to finish the series. The books got better as the series progressed and the humor works for both children, teens and adults. I would highly recommend reading these books, (suggested reading age is 9-12) even if you are an adult looking for a fun series.
M. Ayers
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is coming this Saturday at the Newark Library! Join us for lots of fun crafts all based on books by Dr. Seuss. Plus, we’ll have free printables to take home and a chance to enter a book raffle to win one of three Dr. Seuss books! No registration necessary and all ages are welcome to attend. Children under 8 years of age should be accompanied by an adult. All supplies will be provided with the generous support of the Newark Library League.
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The Sea of Trolls by Nancy Farmer
Jack, a bard’s apprentice and his little sister begin a series of harrowing adventures when they are kidnapped by Viking “berserkers.” Saved from death by his knowledge of magic and song writing, Jack determines to protect his little sister Lucy and somehow return home. Jack misfires a spell (he causes the hair of Frith, the half-troll queen of King Ivar the Boneless, to completely fall off) forcing Jack to undertake a quest to Jotunheim, home of the trolls, to find Mimir’s Well and drink its magical water, reverse the bad spell and thus save Lucy from certain death. Nancy Farmer is a great writer and this original fantasy is fun to read.
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I recently saw that Derek Landy has a new Skulduggery Pleasant book out (recommended ages 8-12). The newest book in the series is called The Faceless Ones. I just picked it up this week and am hoping it is as good as the two previous titles. If you’ve never heard of the books before, you may want to check them out. They have all the right ingredients for a good read: magic, a walking/talking skeleton, evil about to destory the world, a young girl as the adventuresome sidekick and lots of humor.
The first title in the series is Skulduggery Pleasant and the second is Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing with Fire. Both are quick reads and fairly amusing for adults and kids will enjoy the humor and all the fights between the good guys and evil.
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Join us for one or more of our upcoming programs at the Newark Library:
9/26/09: Fall craft, 2-3 pm. (decorating leaves and embossed metal ornaments)
10/10/09: Halloween and Dia de los Muertos Crafts, 12-2 pm. (Please arrive within the first hour if you wish to complete both projects).
10/15/09: Friendship Bracelets, 5:30-6:30 pm.
10/17/09: Magic show with Heather, 2-2:45 pm.
10/30/09: Mystery Night at the Library for Teens (requires advanced registration. Please contact the library at (510) 795-2627 for more information and to register). 7-9 pm
Check back soon for more details on an Alice in Wonderland extravaganza sometime in winter …
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Upcoming movie releases of favorite children and teen books include:
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs – September 18th 
Where the Wild Things Are – October 16th
Cirque du Freak: the Vampire’s Assistant – October 23rd 
Fantastic Mr. Fox – November 13th 
New Moon – November 20th 
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief - February 12, 2010
Read the book before you see the movie (or go back and re-read a title to refresh your memory!)
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Celebrate Children’s Book Week! This is the week to enjoy any and all children’s books. If you have a favorite book from your childhood, maybe now’s the time to revisit it or to pick up a new children’s book to see what’s available. Thursday night we’ll have a bookmark designing contest here at the Newark Library (starts at 5:45 pm). The winner will have their bookmark copied at put out on display for others to enjoy.
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We recently recieved the newest book by Neil Gaiman, Blueberry Girl.
It is one of Gaiman’s picture book stories, but that doesn’t mean it is only for young children. The book is beautifully written and the illustrations are superb. A book with wonderful wishes for any young girl, this book can be enjoyed by all ages. Be sure to check out a copy next time you’re in your local library.
