Black, H., and Clare, C. ( 2014). The Iron Trial. New York: Scholastic. ISBN: 978-0-545-52225-0; Hardcover; $17.99 Follow Callum as he embarks on the journey through the trials he so desperately wants to fail and the consequences of his actions o this first book of the Magisterium series. Can Callum trust the magic his father has warned him to stay away from? Here is the book trailer, check it out!
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Cline, E. (2011). Ready Player One. New York: B\B\W\Y. ISBN: 978-0-307-88744-3; Paperback; $16.00 It is the year 2044 and the real world is a harsh and lonely place. Wade, like so many that go to Oasis, wants to escape from it by diving into the virtual world where he can be anything he wants. But now there's a quest and the offer of more money than Wade could ever dream of and as he starts finding the clues to get the prize, his life is threatened while a whole new world is opened. . . Get ready to immerse yourself in this VR - Player One. Here is the book trailer to the book. This science fiction story has been turned into a movie. Check out the trailer to the film adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg. Gaiman, N. (2001). Stardust. New York: William Morrow. ISBN: 978-0-06-114202-4; Paperback; $15.99 Tristran Thorn is blindly in love with the beautiful and selfish, Victoria. One night she tells him to fetch her the fallen star they have just seen as proof of his love and Tristran sets up on a journey that will change his life forever. . . Will he find the star? And if he finds it, will he bring it back to Victoria at all cost? Follow Tristan in this quest filled with mysterious creatures and dangers. This book has a film adaptation with a great cast. Here is the trailer of the movie version. The books below are for those that love to be part of the world of the theater. We are really happy to include these titles to our library collection. Title: Acting: For Young Actors: The Ultimate Teen Guide Author: Mary Lou Belli & Dinah Lenney Date: 2006 About this book: This guide is excellent for all aspiring actors and actresses. It has tips for auditions and other interesting and useful tips. Title: The Acting Bible: The Complete Resource for Aspiring Actors Author: Micheal Powell Date: 2010 About this book: It's a useful guide for all aspiring actors with exercises to improve various acting techniques. Title: The Film-maker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age Authors: Steven Ascher & Edward Pincus Date: 2013 About this book: This guide is for all those students interested in film-making. This guide provides information on: - producing - directing - shooting videos - editing video - distribution. Title: Cinematography: Theory and Practice Author: Blain Borwn Date: 2011 About this book: The book includes a DVD that shows some of the techniques discussed int he book. Excellent resources for students seriously considering studying cinematography. Title: William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope Author: Ian Doescher Date: 2013 About this book: This is the first book of this series. George Lucas officially approved this retelling of Star Wars which is told in a Shakespearean style. This book is a must read for all those Shakespeare's and Star Wars' fans. Our library is expanding its literature collection through the acquisition of books in multiple languages. This year we are very pleased with the acquisition of three titles in French and one in Chinese. For our native French speakers and those learning French we have: This French classic by Saint-Exupéry narrates the stories the Little Prince told the aviator while they were both in the desert. The Little Prince's interactions with the people of the planets he has visited provide food for thoughts. This book is a collection of short stories in French, accompanied by the English translation. These stories are written by famous French writers and varies in genre. Je ne sais plus pourquoi je t'aime is a translation of Gabrielle Zevin's Memoir of a Teenage Amnesiac: A Novel. This is the story of a girl who loses her memory about an accident and is trying to decipher who she is and her relationship with those around her. We also have Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers in French and we also have the book translated to English. This classic story about friendship, intrigue and action is a must read in any language. For our Chinese native speakers and the students studying Mandarin, we acquired the first book of the series The Three Body Problem by popular Chinese science fiction, Cixin Liu. This science fiction story follows the Chinese that send a signal to outer space and the Three-Body civilization that is in need of a new planet to call home. This series made up of 7 books tells the story of a place called Narnia, it's magical inhabitants and the humans who help protect and save the land. Follow the adventures of our heroes in this magical saga. Here are the titles in chronological order: 1. The Magician's Nephew 2. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 3. The Horse and His Boy 4. Prince Caspian 5. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 6. The Silver Chair 7. The Last Battle The Chronicles are available at our library. I invite you to check them out!
Author: Andy Weir Year: 2014 Pages: 387 A man stranded in Mars, a crew in space on its way to Earth and people from different parts of the world working together to bring one man back home. This story is the modern Robinson Crusoe. If you like adventure and realistic fiction, you will like this story about a man that fights to survive and get back home. The movie version of the book is now playing at movie theaters. Here is one of the official trailers to bump you up on the story. Bibliography:
20thCenturyFox. (2015, August 19). The Martian Office Trailer [HD]. [video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejioOneTy8 Author: Antony John Year: 2010 Pages: 338 This winner of the Schneider Family Book Award it's about the musical journey of the band called Dumb. Piper -as the manager of the band she is trying to get them paid gigs while keeping the group together. Josh - lead singer of the band likes to be the center of attention. Will - songwriter and bass player; he doesn't talk much but when he does it's right on target. Tash - guitarist and a very expressive young woman. Everyone knows just what her opinion on things are and she can be quite intimidating. Kallie - eye-candy and the face of Dumb but she can't play the guitar . How will Piper turn Dumb into the next best rock band? This is a really fun read for those music lovers out there! Available at your library. Come check it out! |
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