Generations ago, violence was banned on New Earth. Society is governed and conflicts are resolved in the arena of a fantasy computer game, Epic. Everyone plays. If you win, you have the chance to go to university, get more supplies for your community, and fulfill your dreams; if you lose, your life both in and out of the game is worth nothing. When Erik, seeking revenge for the unjust treatment of his parents, dares to subvert the rules of Epic, he and his friends find themselves up against the ultimate masters of the game: the Committee. If Erik and his friends win, they may have the key to destroying Epic's tyranny over New Earth. But if they lose . . .

Reviewed by: caroll

Date read: 8/4/2009

ISBN-10: 0670061794

ISBN-13: 9780670061792

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William had a one-in-a-million tooth - a tooth that received radio programs. But what happens when it begins to receive bulletins about an invasion from outer space?

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 0440445426

ISBN-13: 9780440445425

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Young Obi-Wan Kenobi and his master Qui-Gon Jinn work with another master/apprentice team in a new mission to the planet Kegan. After landing on Kegan, they examine a baby that may have the potential to be a Jedi. As events unfold, they are drawn into this strange world that is cut off from the rest of the galaxy. Why are the inhabitants of Kegan reluctant to express their true thoughts or feelings? After being separated from their masters, will Obi-Wan and his fellow apprentice Siri escape from the Re-Learning Circle?

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 3/15/2012

ISBN-10: 0590520806

ISBN-13: 9780590520805

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Angela DuPre is not crazy. She knows what she saw that night at the airport. A plane appeared out of thin air. And on it were 36 babies all by themselves... Jonah is an average 13-year-old boy. He loves basketball and gets pretty good grades in school. He's adopted, but his parents have always been open about that. In fact, his only real problem with his parents is that they named him after someone who was swallowed by a giant fish. And really, his younger sister Katherine is okay as far as sisters go. But Jonah's life begins taking some strange turns when he starts getting anonymous letters in the mail. 'You are one of the missing.' 'Beware! They're coming back to get you.' At first he thinks it's just a stupid practical joke, but when his new friend Chip starts getting the same letters and finds out that he is adopted too, the boys begin to wonder if they are somehow connected. Soon they find themselves entangled with the FBI, and they start seeing strange things. Like people appearing and disappearing out of thin air. It's a race against time as Jonah and Chip try to find out where (and WHEN) they're from before it's too late.

Awards nominated: Rebecca Caudill Award 2011

Reviewed by: mkl

Date read: 7/15/2009

ISBN-10: 141695421X

ISBN-13: 9781416954217

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Commenter: Anya, grade 5

Commenter: Cj, grade 18

If you like astronomy-the Solar System, outer space and black holes-then this is the book for you! George lives a very quiet life with no electricity, no car, no phone and no computers because his parents think science and technology are increasing the pollution of the earth. Imagine his surprise when he meets his next door neighbors, Annie and her scientist father, Eric who have the most sophisticated computer in existence and are using science and technology for good. This computer, Cosmos, can search the farthest reaches of space and open a portal to send people into space. George has the time of his life riding on a comet with Annie. George is fascinated by Eric's explanations of the universe and is horrified when an evil scientist tries to steal Cosmos putting George and Eric in terrible danger. Follow the funny, page-turning adventures of George, Annie and Eric while learning the fascinating story of the universe. Included are side-bars with factual information and many full-color photos of space.

Reviewed by: hap

Date read: 7/27/2009

ISBN-10: 1416954627

ISBN-13: 9781416954620

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