Winter Town - Book Review

Winter Town
by Stephen Emond
My Rating:

Winter Town tells the story of Evan and Lucy, childhood best friends. Lucy moves away after her parents divorce, but comes back every Christmas break to be with her dad. The story focues on the winter Lucy comes back looking completely different. She has gone from a normal looking girl to one who wears heavy black makeup, dresses differently, and acts differently. Evan is left trying to figure out what happened to her. The book follows the story of them trying to continue their friendship. It tells of Evan and Lucy's discovery of who the other really is, as well as finding out who they are themselves.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I thought it was written very well. At first it is told from Evan's perspective, but eventually switches to Lucy's perspective and provides a fresh outlook on the story. I also enjoyed how the author incorporated artwork into the book. For those who like to read manga and graphic novels, this may be a book you would enjoy. The graphics intermingle with the story and make it more interesting.

I would recommend this book to older teens, both guys and girls, especially those who like reading graphic novels. It really is a nice mixture of story and pictures.

Events for 2/27-3/2

Here's what is coming up at the library next week!

On Monday we will have our first Magic: The Gathering Club meeting. If you play Magic, be sure to join us at 4:00 PM!

While we normally have a teen program on Tuesdays, next week is CANCELLED. I will not be here to supervise the fun. Come pick out some new books!

On Thursday we will have our weekly game time! Come join us at 3:45 PM to play some video and board games!

Hope to see everyone next week!

X-Isle: Teen Book Review

Yay for our first Teen Book Review! This book review was submitted by Dalton R., age 15!

X-Isle
By Steve Augarde

Dalton's Rating:




This is a story of two boys named Ray and Baz. The story takes place after a flood that covered the earth. These two boys are on the mainland, one of the last places above water. They are trying to get off the mainland and go to a place called X-Isle, it is said to be a safe place for boys. When they finally get there, they find out that isn't true at all.

The rest of the story is very nice. the other characters they meet are either nice or very mean. The story gets a whole lot more interesting after they get to the island. It is full of mystery and many questions go unanswered until the very end.

A very good book for those who like suspense and action.

Events for 2/20-2/24

Hello all! We will have two events next week for our teens!

On Monday, February 20, at 4:00 we will have our Teen Book Club. This month we read X-Isle by Steve Augarde. If you did not sign up for this month, but want to learn more about book club, come join us anyway to see what we do.

On Tuesday, February 21, beginning at 4:00 will be our Yu-Gi-Oh Club. Bring your cards and join us. We will have a prize card for the winner this time so make sure to come!

I also want to remind you that the library will be closed on Thursday, February 23. Our game time will resume the next Thursday.

Hope to see you next week!

You Are My Only - Book Review

You Are My Only
by Beth Kephart
My Rating:

This story is told from two perspectives: Emmy Rane who has lost her baby and Sophie, a fourteen-year-old girl who is kept secluded by her mother. A wonderful, heart-felt story that tells both sides of a kidnapping. The story is occasionally confusing as it switches back and forth from Emmy to Sophie, but I really enjoyed reading this book. Kephart does a very good job of portraying Emmy's heartbreak and Sophie's confusion. The book will keep you reading to find out how their stories end.

Events for 2/13-2/17

We've got a great week coming up for the teens at the library! On Tuesday the 14th, we will have our second Teen Challenge. This time around we will be having a speed tournament. If you dont' know how to play come anyway and learn how. We will begin at 4:00 and will have drinks, snacks, and prizes for the winners!

On Wednesday the 15th, we will have our Teen Cooking Class. We will be making, bite size apple pie. Now I tried this recipe over the weekend to make sure it would be good, and let me tell you it was delicious! What my family didn't eat within 10 minutes, they ate for breakfast the next morning! So come at 3:45 on Wednesday and learn how to make these yummy bite size pies!

Lastly on Thursday the 16th, we will have our weekly Teen Game Time beginning at 3:45. This is always a lot of fun. If video games aren't your thing, we still have plenty of board games for you to play with your friends!

Remember that you can turn in a book review any time! As incentive, every time you turn in a book review, you will be entered for a chance to win a $25 Walmart card on March 30! Check out the first post on the blog for more details on what to do!

Hope everyone has a great week and look forward to seeing you!

Welcome!

Welcome to the McAlester Library Teen Blog! My name is Erin and I am the Teen Librarian here at the library.  Every week we will provide the upcoming teen news so that you know what's going on in the library for teens! Also every week, we will be providing book reviews. Why should you be interested? Because you will have a chance to write the reviews! Here's how it will work:

1. Read a book (duh!) This can be any book in our YA section!

2. Write or type your book review! Rate the book 1-5 stars, and give a brief description of the book and why you liked/disliked it! If you hand-write it, please make sure that I will be able to read it!

3. Turn the review in at the teen desk! Don't forget to put your name and phone number on it so that I can call you if I have any questions!

That's it! I will accept reviews from anyone 6th-12th grade. I will read your reviews before I publish them, so make sure they are appropriate. If your review is chosen to be published I will let you know! It will be published under your first name and last initial, along with your age. If you have any questions, please feel free to come talk to me in the library!