Monday, November 21, 2016

My Life Before Me



What if the only home you have ever known is an orphanage and when it burns down the only clue to your past is a small newspaper clipping showing a picture of a headstone.  If you are Cady Andrews, the lead character of My Life Before Me, this is the current situation you find your life to be in.  Cady has always wanted to be an investigative reporter so she sets out to uncover how the picture is related to her as if she is solving a mystery unrelated to her.   Her search leads her to a murder in a small town that has been shrouded in deception for many years.   Her persistent quest for the truth uncovers long buried corruption and fractured family relationships.  If you like a mystery with some historical fiction setting the time and place you may enjoy this pick.  

Tuesday, November 15, 2016



PRISONER OF NIGHT AND FOG 
by Anne Blankman

Reviewed by Mrs McGillicuddy

What would it be like to be related to Adolf Hilter?  PRISONER OF NIGHT AND FOG tells the story of Gretchen Muller, who has grown up with her adored Uncle Dolf.  To her, he is a fun-loving uncle...but to the world he is the infamous Adolf Hitler.  Gretchen has never had cause to doubt what Uncle Dolf tells her to think and do..until she meets a fearless (and handsome) Jewish reporter named Daniel.  Uncle Dolf has taught Gretchen to despise people like Daniel, however Daniel has uncovered secret information about the death of Gretchen's father.  Together the two set out to uncover the mystery of how her father was killed, and who was to blame.  Will Gretchen remain true to the Nazi party and her beloved Uncle...or will her eyes be opened to the truth Daniel and his friends try to show her?  This is an exciting and terrifying book that had me on the edge of my seat until the final moment!  If you enjoyed The Boy in the Striped Pajamas or The Book Thief, pick this one up in our library today!

Wednesday, November 9, 2016


These are just a few of the NEW books that have arrived in our library this month.

Come and check one out today! 



We are looking for students who are willing to read and review some of our new books.  

See Mrs. Carr or Mrs. McGillicuddy if you would like to be a guest contributor to our library blog!