Among Others by Jo Walton Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Morwenna, who used to be a twin, has been able to see fairies her whole life. But this knowledge of magic threatened her life & took her sister’s. She tries to live a normal life at school, but most of her only true friends are books. But then she uses a bit of magic herself & suddenly things start going … Read more
To celebrate the release of Rick Riordan’s new book, “Son of Neptune,” the Huntley Area Public Library invited fans of the series to participate in an Olympics event – Camp Half-Blood style! In addition to trivia contests, toga relays, and a scavenger hunt, the kids got to slay Medusa (a bunch of times). If Huntley is ever invaded by Gorgons, we can feel comfortable knowing our fate is in the hands of these young heroes!
Kids in grades 4-8 got together at the Huntley Area Public Library to create their own journals, diaries, and sketchbooks on November 3, 2011. Using a variety of materials, they made some really amazing creations (paint and duct tape were particularly popular). Once paint and glue dried, there was even time for some of them to get started writing and drawing!
The library’s Junior Volunteers had their end of summer celebration at the library on August 1, 2011. The library’s Friends Foundation generously sponsored this big thank-you party for our teen helpers who volunteered their time over the summer. Thanks to everyone! We’re so happy to have had your help!
This July, presenter, Sandy Homuth, gave area teens beauty tips and walked them through the steps of giving (and receiving) a manicure. Everyone left feeling a little more pampered (and sparkly!) than before!
Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident Artemis Fowl series #2 by Eoin Colfer Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Artemis Fowl returns for another epic adventure. He must save his father from the Russian mafia and come up with money to save him. He also has to help fairies with a goblin problem. It is led by two people who are ready for revenge. I liked it because it is all about … Read more
Awakened House of Night series #8 by PC and Kristin Cast Fantasy Supernatural Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Zoey has been healed, now she must leave the Isle of Skye and return home. Countless and ageless evils, love, death, and shocking secrets await her. Will she save Tulsa, defeat Neferet, and survive whole? Read to find out. I liked this because it was easy to read (in modern language), had in-depth … Read more
Anne of Green Gables Anne of Green Gables #1 by LM Montgomery Classic Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) A girl named Anne is sent to live with a brother and sister in the place of a boy. The siblings almost send the girl back, but her charm stops them. Anne makes some great friends and gets several prestigious honors in school, as she does very well at school. The brother … Read more
After by Amy Efaw Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) When Devon, a straight-A student and amazing soccer player is tried for murder, everyone assumes they have the wrong girl. Devon isn’t the kind of girl who would hide a pregnancy and then throw her baby in a dumpster. Is she? I liked this because most of the book took place in a court room or jail cell. Never having experienced … Read more
Animal Academy by Moyamu Fujino Manga Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The fun never stops at Morimori high school. Fune and Miiko are settling into their new classes and dorm life, but there are plenty more surprise in store as Fune learns more about the strange school rules, as well as some of its more mysterious students. And when it comes time to pick extra-curriculars, what will Fune do? I liked it … Read more