Recent Returns

The Stuff of Life: A Graphic Guide to Genetics and DNA by Mark Schultz -- a fun little tale about Bloort, an alien scientist, who is researching the genetics of life on earth in the hopes of finding a solution to his planet's "little genetic disorder". As he lays out his discoveries to King Floorsh 727, you'll learn all about DNA, the genetic code, and the origin and development of life on earth. Fun! 4 circs for this dandy graphic novel.

Rise of the Darklings: The Invisible Order, book One, by Paul Crilley - When Emily, an orphan in Victorian London, who struggles to support herself and her little brother, discovers that she can see into the Faery realm, her whole life changes. For soon, the Invisible Order learns of her ability, and they will do almost anything to gain control of her power. But who should Emily trust? The Seelie who asks her aid, the Order, who at least are human, or the Unseelie who want what they claim was stolen? 1 circ for a brand new book.

Walk Across the Sea by Susan Fletcher -- In 19th Century California, the chinese are seen by the local whites as a threat, to their jobs, and their way of life. but when Eliza first meets Wah Chung, he rescues her from a treacherous wave. When the townsfolk band together to expel the "heathens", Eliza must decide whether to agree with her father and the other townspeople, or make an unpopular decision to do what she knows is right. A good look at an important historical period. 7 cirs.

Words in the dust by Trent Reedy -- Zulaikha is called "donkeyface" by the boys of her village, because of her cleft lip. But when she writes the words she has learned, she knows that she can live up to the meaning of her name, "a brilliant beauty". Then the American soldiers tell her they can help her get surgery that will repair her lip; and a woman named Meena offers to teach her to read. Can Zulaikha grasp her chance for change? Or will the realities of life in an Afghan village ruin her dreams? Based on a true story. 0 circs for this book (which came up just this week).

Kampung Boy by Lat -- the life story, in graphic novel format, of a Malaysian boy growing up on a rubber plantation. From the day of his birth, when his father greeted him with great pride, to the day he departs home to attend a far away school... a wonderful look at a boy's years growing up, learning about life and family and religion and the world. 4 circs.