Attention Graphic Novel/Comic Fans!

Tuesday, June 29, 2021
The library is open and we are so excited to have you all back again!

Let's celebrate with some new graphic novels you can read this summer!


The Last Kids On Earth: Thrilling Tales from the Tree House by Max Braillier and illustrated by Jay Cooper, Lorena Álvarez, Douglas Holgate, Anoosha Sayed, Xavier Bonet, and Christopher Mitten

Based on the chapter book series. Stay tuned for the video game and next season of the show on Netflix.





Class Clown Fish (Squidding Around #2) by Kevin Sherry

If you like the characters of Spongebob Squarepants you'll love Squizzard, the Squid. This is the second book in the series after Fish Fued.






Slasher the Unicorn, a grumbly, stuffed unicorn who has come to life, is the exact opposite of all-knowing (and oh-so-humble ;) Marigold Heavenly Nostrils (Phoebe and her Unicorn series).





Imagine going to school in space! This is the third entry (the second one, Astronaut Academy: Re-entry was published in 2013) in the Astronaut Academy series starring Hakata Soy and fellow space-loving classmates.




Far Out Folktales written by Penelope Gruber, Benjamin Harper, and Stephanie True Peters, and illustrated by Otis Frampton 

How can you not check out a book that has a chapter titled: "Johnny Slimeseed and the Freaky Forest"!





My Little Pony: Legends of Magic written by Jeremy Whitley and illustrated by Brenda Hickey and Tony Fleecs 

Learn all about the history of Equestria in this brand new, action-packed My Little Pony series (all 12 volumes of the Legends of Magic series)





Diary of a Nerd: The Story of a Special Boy Who Believes in Fantasy (A Lot) by Philip Osbourne

A celebration of all things nerd and embracing who you are. Written in diary format, you're sure to like this if you're also a fan of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries, and the Star Wars Jedi Academy series.









-Cara
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Become an Owl Guru!

Tuesday, June 8, 2021



So You Want to Be an Owl written by Jane Porter and illustrated by Maddie Frost

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be an owl? Come join Professor Olaf Owl in Jane Porter's delightful book: So You Want to Be an Owl to learn if you have what it takes to be a stealthy, feathered creature who is so fly when it flys! You'll learn the superhero-like qualities of owls including: flying silently (you'd have special feathers that make it harder for others to hear you coming), being able to hide (such as being the same color as tree bark), and seeing in the dark (you'd also have to be able to swivel your head (a whopping 270 degrees!). If those amazing skills weren't enough you'd also have super sonic hearing and be an amazing hunter. 

Have we peaked your interest about owls? Then come discover even more fascinating facts about owls at our owl-themed programs this summer: 

Owl Pellets: 

Ages 7 and up. Dissect your very own sterilized owl pellet and see if you can determine what prey your owl ate last.

Check out our website for more details and how to register.

June 21st 10-11am Tatnuck Magnet Branch Library

June 23rd 4-5pm Burncoat Branch Library

Owls Up Close

All ages welcome.  How often do you get to see an owl up close? Join naturalist Marcia Wilson and Mark Wilson to meet six owls local to New England. You’ll learn about their calls, habitats, and where to find them. 

Check out our website for more details and how to register. 

June 17th 10-11am at the Goddard Library Branch 

June 29th 4-5pm at the Frances Perkins Library Branch



-Cara

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Do you dare?

Saturday, June 5, 2021




Where the Woods End 
by Charlotte Salter

The inside cover of Where the Woods End by Charlotte Salter states “this fantasy is not for the faint of heart” which really made me want to read it. However, Where the Woods End definitely lives up to this warning. It is in fact a horror book in a fantasy world. The story Where the Woods End is a reflection of the forest described in the book. It is dark and twisty, there are hidden things and forbidden places, and the scariest things aren’t always what they seem.

Kestral, the main character is a monster hunter. Monsters such as Grabbers, who build themselves to become whatever a person fears most and devour them, are a constant threat in Kestral’s village and inside of the forest. She is the only one in her village brave enough to defeat these monsters but the biggest fears actually live inside of her.

Other than Pip the weasel, Kestral’s lovingly scrappy companion who is quite a joy, this is not a happy book. Where the Woods End brings to mind stories like Neil Gaiman’s Coraline where nightmares play a role in strengthening a character’s identity. However, the fact that this book is not even close to light and fluffy does not take away its power and beauty. This book is for the kids who aren’t afraid to shine a light on in the dark. It’s for the courageous kids-the kids who may be terrified of things but don’t let their fears determine who they are. 

Do you dare to step into the forest?


If you like these kinds of books also check out:


J.A. White’s (The Thickety series) Nightbooks-a twist on the Hansel and Gretel fairy tale














-Cara
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