Robbinsdale Reads: Bound

Bound

by Donna Jo Napoli

Recommended by: Nellie T.

Xingxing is an educated girl who lives in a cave with her step-mother and half sister Wei-ping. Xingxing is called slave girl half of the time. Wei-ping got her feet bound by her mother because she need to find a good husband and get married while Xingxing does all of the chores and is forced to work.

This book was: Good.

I would recommend this book to: People who are interested in what bound feet are.

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Books by Blei: Shades of Earth

Shades of Earth

by Beth Revis

Recommended by: Caiden G.

Amy and Elder have made it to Centauri-Earth. But it is not what they thought it would be. It gets even worse when they find out that there are animals they've never seen before and sentient-like aliens that killed off the first people who landed there. As they fight to solve all the clues Orion has left for them, they also have to fight to save their colony from the strange creatures on the planet they now regret landing on.

This book was: Indescribable!
 

I would recommend this book to: Someone who understands and has read the first 2 books.

A/R Level:  6.0 MG

A/R Points: 16 points

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Books by Blei: Poem Runs

Poem Runs

by Douglas Florian

Recommended by: Deonte T.

This book is many different poems about baseball. There are 15 different poems in this book. My favorite poem was called "Umpire". It says some of this:

"I am the umpire. I love to wear black.
I am the umpire. I'm under attack.
I am the umpire. I don't wear a glove.
I am the umpire. I'm not too well-loved."

Read this and find your favorite baseball poem.

This book was: Alright.

I would recommend this book to: Friends that like baseball.

A/R Level:  2.1

A/R Points: .5 points

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Books by Blei: Ashes of Roses

Ashes of Roses

by Mary Jane Auch

Recommended by: Victoria K.

This story is about a teenage girl named Rose Nolan and how she worked at a sweat shop. Her job at the Triangle Waist Company was difficult because of terrible working conditions for the women. Right when Rose felt comfortable at her new job, a tragedy happened -- the factory caught on fire. Once again Rose's life is turned upside down.


This book was: An amazing, breathtaking book.

I would recommend this book to: Any history lovers

A/R Level:  MG

A/R Points: 8 points

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New Books!

Robbinsdale Middle School has just received over 200 new library books!

Here are a few titles that are highly recommended:

This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen
Winner of the 2013 Caldecott Medal!



Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Authentically told from various points of view, this heartrending novel follows a young boy whose facial abnormality impacts his life…and the lives of those around him.


The One and Only Ivan by Katherin Applegate
Winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal!
Heartbreakingly insightful, this poetically written book about a gorilla at a down-and-out mall exhibit is a moving masterpiece about animal rights.


Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin
Winner of the 2013 Sibert Informational Book Award, recipient of a 2013 Newbery Honor, and winner of the 2013 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults!This is the story of the plotting, the risk-taking, the deceit, and genius that created the world's most formidable weapon.
This is the story of the atomic bomb.


Liar & Spy by Rebecca Stead
(author of the Newbery winning When You Reach Me)
Absorbing and authentic, this rich, realistic fiction follows a young boy experiencing major life changes while trying to sort out a new friendship.


Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool
(author of the Newbery winning Moon over Manifest)
Detailed and atmospheric, this charming historical fiction follows a friendship between two young boys who are each hoping to find the missing pieces of their lives.


Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
The hauntingly prophetic classic novel set in a not-too-distant future where books are burned by a special task force of firemen.


We have also received some LONG awaited sequels to some of our most popular series.

A Million Suns by Beth Revis
(Book #2)
Godspeed was fueled by lies. Now it is ruled by chaos.


Shades of Earth by Beth Revis
(Book #3)


Across the Universe (Book #1)
A love out of time. A spaceship built of secrets and murder.


Prodigy: A Legend Novel by Marie Lu
This dystopian thriller set in a future controlled by a dangerous government is packed with nail-biting suspense, fast-paced action, and romance!
Sequel to

Legend by Marie Lu


Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices Book Two) by Cassandra Clare

Sequel to

Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices #1)

Book Art by Blei: Marked - A House of Night GRAPHIC Novel

 

Marked: A House of Night Novel

by P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast

Artwork by: Edwina K.

Edwina has drawn a FABULOUS graphic novel for one of her favorite books!

 

 

 

 

 

Book Art by Blei: Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment

Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment

by James Patterson

Artwork by: Nouchi Y.

Book Art by Blei: House of Many Ways

House of Many Ways

by Diana Wynne Jones

Artwork by: Sheng V.

Book Art by Blei: A Million Suns

 

A Million Suns

by Beth Revis

Artwork by: Summer B.



New in the RMS Library
the second book in the Across the Universe Series

Godspeed was once fueled by lies. Now it is ruled by chaos.

Books by Blei: Divergent

Divergent

by Veronica Roth

Recommended by: Caiden G.

Beatrice is Abnegation and is having a hard time being selfless. Especially when the aptitude tests are coming up. She makes a tough decision of which faction she wants to be in for the rest of her life. She soon realizes she made the right choice. On her way through her new lifestyle she tries to find out who she really is and why she is...Divergent.

You'll stay up all night reading Divergent!

This book was: Amazing, something that's different! There's nothing like it.

I would recommend this book to: Anyone who likes awesome books.

A/R Level: 4.8 MG

A/R Points: 16 points

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Books by Blei: Beneath a Meth Moon

 

Beneath a Meth Moon

by Jacqueline Woodson

Recommended by: Emily W.

Laure got addicted to moon (meth). T-boon is the one who gave her the moon. This is the story of her struggling to live. This book is a little confusing because she remembers her past then back to present. She meets someone who keeps her company.

This book was: Amazing, I couldn't put it down.

I would recommend this book to: Everyone

A/R Level:  4.4 UG

A/R Points: 4 points

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