The Collector by John Fowles. Reviewed by Chloe.
Summary:
A butterfly collector takes his interest in a girl named Miranda to a new level of obsession when the thought of kidnap crosses his mind.
How did you like it?
The Collector is a suspensful novel that will leave the reader wondering the outcome of Miranda and Frederick's circumstances until the end. The novel gives insight on a strange and disturbed man as well as a fascinating young woman with a will to survive. It's easy to read and is definitely fast paced. It is exciting and still thoughtful. Though I read it for school, I would have read this book for fun anyway.
11/13/2009
Teen Volunteers Recommend
Teen volunteers earn credit and have a good time helping us out at the library. They spend their volunteer hours working on crafts for story time, shelving DVDs, cleaning up, and more, but what do they do in their spare time? Well, sometimes they read! To keep up with volunteer- recommended reads, keep coming back for Teen Volunteers Recommend. . .
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. Reviewed by Kayla.
Summary:
A young middle-class woman begins the novel as an assistant to an older woman. When she meets Maxim de Winter, they become friends and soon marry. Upon moving into his home, she is haunted by Maxim's deceased wife, Rebecca. Her death by drowning is causing a mystery at the castle.
How did you like it?
Overall, this novel is entertaining. I read it for school, but it is something that I would read on my own. Maurier is a great descriptive writer, and the characters' emotions are realistic. This book does not try to idealize love or be a scary thriller. It is especially interesting that the author does not give the main character a name. Her writing evokes interest in the reader.
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. Reviewed by Kayla.
Summary:
A young middle-class woman begins the novel as an assistant to an older woman. When she meets Maxim de Winter, they become friends and soon marry. Upon moving into his home, she is haunted by Maxim's deceased wife, Rebecca. Her death by drowning is causing a mystery at the castle.
How did you like it?
Overall, this novel is entertaining. I read it for school, but it is something that I would read on my own. Maurier is a great descriptive writer, and the characters' emotions are realistic. This book does not try to idealize love or be a scary thriller. It is especially interesting that the author does not give the main character a name. Her writing evokes interest in the reader.
11/06/2009
Get Published Here!
Are you an avid reader? Want to get involved in the library and get some practice writing? You've come to the right place! We are seeking teen book reviewers to help us promote all the awesome reads HDPL offers. Stop by Green Valley Library to pick up a review sheet, or send us an e mail at jdsullenberger@hdpl.org. We will try to get a submission form online soon!
Reviews should contain your first and last name, your grade, the book's title and author, a brief summary, and your critique! For some tips on how to write a great review, see the following websites:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4448564_write-professional-book-review.html
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/bookrev/read.htm
http://www.writing-world.com/freelance/asenjo.shtml
We hope to read your thoughts soon!
Reviews should contain your first and last name, your grade, the book's title and author, a brief summary, and your critique! For some tips on how to write a great review, see the following websites:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4448564_write-professional-book-review.html
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/bookrev/read.htm
http://www.writing-world.com/freelance/asenjo.shtml
We hope to read your thoughts soon!
8/17/2009
Transitions and an Exciting Event!
First, an announcement! HDPL is now on MySpace, so check us out and add us if you like! With the addition of the MySpace blog, we are going to be changing the purpose of the Teen Spot Blog (the one you are reading now)! In the future, we will start posting book reviews here, and all of the library happenings will show up on our MySpace blog. We still want YOU to help us with these reviews, and we'd love to give you a voice here on our website. If you are interested in contributing, please e mail Jessica Sullenberger (that's me) at jdsullenberger@hdpl.org. Contributors must be between the ages of 12 and 17.
I do have one last announcement before we switch gears. Tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. at Green Valley Library, we are having a Fall Fashion Preview. A student from the International Academy of Design and Technology is going to talk to us about what's hot for the fall season. Even better, he's going to teach us how to forecast trends by keeping up with news, pop culture, politics, and more. I am very excited about this program, and I hope that some of you are, too! Please come to the library a few minutes before the program starts so we can begin on time! Light refreshments will be provided. If you have any questions, or if you want to sign up, give me a call at 207-4262. I hope to see you there!
I do have one last announcement before we switch gears. Tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. at Green Valley Library, we are having a Fall Fashion Preview. A student from the International Academy of Design and Technology is going to talk to us about what's hot for the fall season. Even better, he's going to teach us how to forecast trends by keeping up with news, pop culture, politics, and more. I am very excited about this program, and I hope that some of you are, too! Please come to the library a few minutes before the program starts so we can begin on time! Light refreshments will be provided. If you have any questions, or if you want to sign up, give me a call at 207-4262. I hope to see you there!
6/27/2009
Express Yourself at the library this summer!
If you're reading this blog, you probably enjoy reading in general. But even if you don't love reading, I know you love prizes! This summer, Henderson District Public Libraries offers you a Teen Summer Reading Program with the opportunity to win some very cool stuff, including gift cards to your favorite stores, food, and go-kart racing.
What do you have to do for a chance to win? It's simple. Register for the SRP online here or at your nearest library. Whenever you read throughout the summer, log your minutes online. Log five hours by midnight on Sunday each week, and you will be entered into weekly raffles. Here's the raffle schedule:
6/22 - Eight Bowling Passes (2 drawings)
6/29 - $25 Gift Card to Borders (2 drawings)
7/6 - $25 Gift Card to Regal Cinemas (2 drawings)
7/13 - 4 Pack of Passes for King Putt Mini Golf (2 drawings)
Pottery (session at All Fired Up) and a Pizza ($25 Gift Certificate to Pizza My Dear) (1 drawing)
7/20 - $50 Gift Card to Best Buy (2 drawings)
7/27 - $50 Gift Card to GameStop (2 drawings)
8/3 - $50 Gift Card to Galleria Mall (2 drawings)
8/10 - 2 Passes to Pole Position Raceways (including all gear needed for the go-karts) (5 drawings)
That's not all we have to offer, either. Check out the library events calendar here to find teen events at your favorite library. We'll be hosting creative, artistic programs and more all summer. Some highlights follow:
Gibson Library
Teen Tech Club (6 weeks)
Monday June 22, June 29, July 6, July 20, July 27, and August 3
2:00-3:30 p.m.
Teen Poetry Cafe
Thursday, July 9
7-8:30 p.m.
Henna for Teens
Wednesday, July 22
4:00-5:15 p.m.
Green Valley Library
Crafty Altered Book (2 weeks)
Thursday, July 2 and Thursday, July 9
3:00-4:15 p.m.
Catching Fire Survival Tips with Aaron from Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association
Tuesday, July 7
3:00-4:15 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Launch Party (with costume contest and prizes)
Tuesday, July 14 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Malcolm
Wii the Teens!
Tuesday, August 11
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Paseo Verde
Rock Band
Thursday, July 2
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Library Idol
Monday July 20
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Battle of the Bands
Friday, August 7
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
What do you have to do for a chance to win? It's simple. Register for the SRP online here or at your nearest library. Whenever you read throughout the summer, log your minutes online. Log five hours by midnight on Sunday each week, and you will be entered into weekly raffles. Here's the raffle schedule:
6/22 - Eight Bowling Passes (2 drawings)
6/29 - $25 Gift Card to Borders (2 drawings)
7/6 - $25 Gift Card to Regal Cinemas (2 drawings)
7/13 - 4 Pack of Passes for King Putt Mini Golf (2 drawings)
Pottery (session at All Fired Up) and a Pizza ($25 Gift Certificate to Pizza My Dear) (1 drawing)
7/20 - $50 Gift Card to Best Buy (2 drawings)
7/27 - $50 Gift Card to GameStop (2 drawings)
8/3 - $50 Gift Card to Galleria Mall (2 drawings)
8/10 - 2 Passes to Pole Position Raceways (including all gear needed for the go-karts) (5 drawings)
That's not all we have to offer, either. Check out the library events calendar here to find teen events at your favorite library. We'll be hosting creative, artistic programs and more all summer. Some highlights follow:
Gibson Library
Teen Tech Club (6 weeks)
Monday June 22, June 29, July 6, July 20, July 27, and August 3
2:00-3:30 p.m.
Teen Poetry Cafe
Thursday, July 9
7-8:30 p.m.
Henna for Teens
Wednesday, July 22
4:00-5:15 p.m.
Green Valley Library
Crafty Altered Book (2 weeks)
Thursday, July 2 and Thursday, July 9
3:00-4:15 p.m.
Catching Fire Survival Tips with Aaron from Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association
Tuesday, July 7
3:00-4:15 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Launch Party (with costume contest and prizes)
Tuesday, July 14 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Malcolm
Wii the Teens!
Tuesday, August 11
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Paseo Verde
Rock Band
Thursday, July 2
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Library Idol
Monday July 20
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Battle of the Bands
Friday, August 7
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
6/04/2009
Fantasy Road Trip Contest
Win an 8 GB iPod Touch and a collection of signed audio books!
Fantasy Road Trip Contest
Fans of Libba Bray, Tamora Pierce, and Rick Riordan
What do you have to do?
Make a video between 30 seconds and five minutes long, which includes a reference to the state of Florida, a reference to audio books, and a clip of dialog from an audio book of your choice, written by the above mentioned authors. The video will tell the authors where you would go and what you would do if you could go on a road trip with one of your favorite characters.
Videos will be posted to YouTube, and the authors will select three winners!
Contest ends August 17, 2009
For full rules visit http://www.randomhouse.com/audio/features/listen-up-florida/contest/
If you are interested in participating, please see Teen Services Librarian, Jessica, at the Green Valley Library youth services desk. If we have enough interested teens, I will help you out, and we will show your video at the library!
Fantasy Road Trip Contest
Fans of Libba Bray, Tamora Pierce, and Rick Riordan
What do you have to do?
Make a video between 30 seconds and five minutes long, which includes a reference to the state of Florida, a reference to audio books, and a clip of dialog from an audio book of your choice, written by the above mentioned authors. The video will tell the authors where you would go and what you would do if you could go on a road trip with one of your favorite characters.
Videos will be posted to YouTube, and the authors will select three winners!
Contest ends August 17, 2009
For full rules visit http://www.randomhouse.com/audio/features/listen-up-florida/contest/
If you are interested in participating, please see Teen Services Librarian, Jessica, at the Green Valley Library youth services desk. If we have enough interested teens, I will help you out, and we will show your video at the library!
6/03/2009
Green Valley Library Teen Advisory Group
Green Valley Library is starting a new Teen Advisory Group, and I would love to see you all there.
Teen Advisory Group, or TAG, comprises teens from 12-18 who are interested in contributing to the library in a fun, meaningful way. What you do is up to you-- pitching in to plan and conduct teen events, performing community service projects, working with children, helping librarians select the best books to order, etc. If you have an idea that would improve the library experience for you or other teens, you are welcome to share.
Furthermore, we need a new name for the TAG! Please share ideas in the comments here OR at the meeting. Our second meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the program room. Snacks are provided, and it's a great chance to meet new people. You can register online here, or you can just drop in if you are a rebel who simply refuses to register!
Teen Advisory Group, or TAG, comprises teens from 12-18 who are interested in contributing to the library in a fun, meaningful way. What you do is up to you-- pitching in to plan and conduct teen events, performing community service projects, working with children, helping librarians select the best books to order, etc. If you have an idea that would improve the library experience for you or other teens, you are welcome to share.
Furthermore, we need a new name for the TAG! Please share ideas in the comments here OR at the meeting. Our second meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the program room. Snacks are provided, and it's a great chance to meet new people. You can register online here, or you can just drop in if you are a rebel who simply refuses to register!
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