New Deck Opening Party at Union City Library

Join us in a celebration and see the new deck at the Library. It’s opening up on Tuesday August 16th at 6:00 PM. Refreshments provided by Friends of the Union City Library.

Monday Children’s Book Reviews for August 15, 2011

Some fun reads for the end of summer:

Attack of the Shark-Headed Zombie by Bill Doyle

“After Keats and Henry lose their bikes, they need money — fast. So the help-wanted ad at the supermarket seems ideal for them. All they have to do is weed Hallway House’s garden, find some lightbulbs in the attic, sweep the garage . . . and battle a shark-headed zombie. But no one told them about the giant bookworms in the library, the toe-biting carpet in the halls, and the kitchen sinkhole!”

[J DOYLE]

Junonia by Kevin Henkes

“Returning to the beach cottage—a cottage named Scallop—where she has always celebrated her birthday is a special occasion for Alice Rice.

“Who will see the first dolphin this time? The first pelican? What will have changed? Stayed the same? And will this be the year she finally finds a junonia shell?

“Alice’s friends are all returning, too. And she’s certain her parents have the best party planned for her. Alice can’t wait. If Alice is lucky, everything will be absolutely perfect. Will Alice be lucky?”                 [J HENKES]

Addie on the Inside by James Howe

“The Gang of Five is back in this third story from Paintbrush Falls. Addie Carle, the only girl in the group of friends is outspoken, opinionated, and sometimes…  just a bit obnoxious.

But as seventh grade progresses, Addie’s not so sure anymore about who she is. It seems her tough exterior is just a little too tough and that doesn’t help her deal with the turmoil she feels on the inside as she faces the pains of growing up.”

Follows The Misfits and Totally Joe.                                [J HOWE]