books and reading

Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death relates the story of Liesel--a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbors.

A brilliant description of a black man's country under white man's law.

Five days after Archer and Sefia escape from the Guard, the two have learned the truth about Sefia's parents and also shared one unforgettable kiss together. Hiding in the Delienean forest, Sefia and Archer know they don't have much time before the Guard comes after them, trying to get the Book and Archer back under their control--however, as they run and rescue more boys to fight in Archer's cause, Archer's bloodthirst only grows, and Sefia worries the boy she fell in love with will become a coldhearted killer.

Jane, who is bullied at school, seeks comfort in reading, but realizes she needs to confront the problem to stop the harrassment.

After an earthquake has destroyed much of the planet, an epileptic teenager nicknamed Spaz begins the heroic fight to bring human intelligence back to the Earth of a distant future.

When a man brings to a remote village two burros, Alfa and Beto, loaded with books the children can borrow, Ana's excitement leads her to write a book of her own as she waits for the BibliBurro to return. Includes glossary of Spanish terms and a note on the true story of Columbia's BiblioBurro and mobile libraries in other countries.

"Two friends, Redd and Bloo, argue over the possession of one special book with a green cover, hard cover, a nice spine, and pages turn from right to left--but unite when Bookworm walks off with it"--Provided by publisher.

Their Uncle Dan is still missing and Carter and Isabelle are starting to worry, especially after they receive a threatening call from the computer hacker--and he challenges them to match wits with him in Treasure Island.

Bored with another normal, inky evening, bats discover an open library window and fly in to enjoy the photocopier, water fountain, and especially the books and stories found there.