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The Curse of the Pharaohs
is by Elizabeth Peters. The second book in the Amelia Peabody Mystery series. Amelia and her husband Radcliffe return to Egypt to uncover a new tomb. The previous archaeologist is dead and his wife wants to continue the excavation despite the threat of the mummy's curse. Are the deaths the result of a real curse? Can Amelia solve the mysterious deaths before Radcliffe is targeted as the next victim? A fantastic series! The witty humor and suspense are totally enjoyable. Agatha Christie fans will love Amelia.
Ratings: 8th grade - 10 out of 10.
The Book of Time
is by Guillaume Prevost. Sam's father has been missing for ten days, he's been gone before but never for this long. When Sam goes to his father's bookstore to search for clues he stumbles on a statute, a coin, and an old book. When he places the coin in a slot on the statue he finds himself transported through time. As he fights to get back home, he begins to realize that his father is also lost somewhere in time. Can he find him and get them both home? A fascinating new series.
Ratings: 6th grade - 8 out of 10.
Goodbye, Vietnam
is by Gloria Whelan. Mai and her family attempt to flee Vietnam when her grandmother is targeted by the Communist government. A touching look at the plight of the Vietnamese boat people as they attempt to flee Vietnam for freedom and safety. A charming tale of sacrifice and family.
Ratings: 5th grade - 8 out of 10.
Deep Down Popular
is by Phoebe Stone. Conrad Parker Smith is the most popular boy in the entire 6th grade. Jessie Lou has had a crush on him for years, but she is nothing but a typical Southern tomboy. When Conrad hurts his leg and finds himself in a brace, he can't keep up with his old crowd. When the teacher asks Jessie Lou to help Conrad get home after school she finally has a chance to get close to her idol. Can Jessie Lou actually be friends with such a "deep down popular" boy?
Ratings: 6th grade - 8 out of 10.
Hush, Hush
is by Becca Fitzpatrick. Nora and Patch are thrown together as lab partners. She doesn't like her attraction to him and fights it, until curiosity gets the better of her. But curiosity killed the cat and could very well kill Nora. She is being stalked, attempts are made on her life and that of her friend. Is Patch to blame? Is he even human? Could he possibly be a fallen angel? Is he trying to kill her or protect her?
Ratings: 9th grade - 7 out of 10 - MP (mild profanity) - AC (mature thematic content).
Left for Dead: A Young Man's Search for Justice for the U.S.S. Indianapolis
is by Pete Nelson. If you've every watched Jaws you've heard of the Indianapolis, it's one of the most riveting scenes in the movie. Here is the true story which is every bit as riveting. The story begins with the sinking of the Indianapolis, continues through the court martial of its Captain, and the search for justice for Captain McVay and the other survivors. A search spear-headed by an 11-year-old boy. A fantastic tale of courage and the power of an individual to change things. We highly recommend this book!
Ratings: 8th grade - 9 out of 10.
The Woman in the Wall
is by Patrice Kindl. Anna is very shy and quite the little carpenter. At seven, terrified at the prospect of attending school, she builds her own world inside the walls of the family's Victorian house. As time goes by, everyone in her family forgets she ever existed, until one day a letter appears in the wall and Anna's life changes forever. An unrealistic, yet entertaining, story. Many of Kindl's books are strange and this one is no exception.
Ratings: 6th grade - 7 out of 10.
