Patron Book Review ~ The Forever War

The Forever War (book #1) by Joe Haldeman
Published: 1974
Genre: Science Fiction, Time Travel

Description:
Private William Mandella is a hero in spite of himself--a reluctant conscript drafted into an elite military unit, and propelled through space and time to fight in a distant thousand-year conflict. He never wanted to go to war, but the leaders on Earth have drawn a line in the interstellar sand--despite the fact that their fierce alien enemy is unknowable, unconquerable, and very far away. So Mandella will perform his duties without rancor and even rise up through the militarys ranks. . .if he survives. But the true test of his mettle will come when he returns to Earth. Because of the time dilation caused by space travel the loyal soldier is aging months, while his home planet is aging centuries--and the difference will prove the saying: you never can go home. . .

Review by patron, Anonymous: 

A slow read. not very exciting

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Patron Book Review ~ Bluestem

Bluestem by Frances Arrington
Published: 2000
Genre: Historical fiction, family, prairie frontier

Description:
With their father away and their mother traumatized by some unknown event, eleven-year-old Polly and her younger sister are left to take care of themselves and their prairie homestead.

Polly and Jessie are young pioneer girls who live with their family on the prairie. One day, their mama disappears. The girls find her and bring her home to the family soddy, but Mama doesn't seem to know who or where she is. Polly and Jessie have to care for her until Papa returns from across the prairie. But the girls are afraid. Ruthless neighbors want to seize the family's land, and Mama is getting worse. Can Polly and Jessie manage alone? "A well-characterized and beautifully written historical novel." (School Library Journal)

"Readers will be quickly turning pages to discover the fate of these stalwart heroines. . . ." (Publishers Weekly)
Review by patron, Lindsey: 
(No stars noted)
It was great about be patient and have stick-to-itevness.

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Patron Book Review ~ Clueless McGee Gets Famous

Clueless McGee Gets Famous (Clueless McGee #3) by Jeff Mack
Published: 2014
Genre: Graphic Novel

Description:
For every fan of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, or Timmy Failure--a laugh-out-loud book with a fun mystery to solve!

Clueless McGee is confident he is on his way to becoming a famous crime solver. Surely you want his autograph . . . no? Speaking of autographs, when Clueless learns that the messy scribble on the cowboy hat sent by his father is actually the autograph of famous teen idol Junior McFiddle, everyone in school suddenly wants to be Clueless' friend. And they want his hat -- especially the three Taylors, the popular girls who usually do their best to ignore him. When the autographed hat disappears, Clueless sets a trap to catch the thief. As usual, he manages to make a bad situation worse before the thief is unveiled.

With abundant humor, a lampooning of teen music sensations and a fun, child-friendly mystery to solve, Jeff Mack has created another book perfect for fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid,Timmy Failure, or even the Chet Gecko mysteries.
Review by patron, Lindsey: 

It was more for a little kid.

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Rebecca Caudill Book Nominees - November

A reminder, students age 4th-8th grade can answer questions about the 2016 Rebecca Caudill Nominees ONLINE! Go to http://bit.ly/caud2016 (or click the banner), then click the book cover a book you've read to answer its question. The first 8 books are currently unlocked and answerable! If you didn't answer questions from October books you may do so at anytime to be entered into the current month's drawing.

One winner will be drawn from all the correct entries submitted during that month regardless of when the question was first posted. Example: You are eligible to win in December if you submit the correct answer for a book question that was posted in October.

We'll draw the November winner December 1st.

Patron Book Review ~ The Ellie McDoodle Diaries

Ellie McDoodle Diaries by Ruth McNally Barshaw
Published: 2007
Genre: Diary, Graphic Novel, Strong Female Character

Description:
Ellie captures all the excruciating and funny details of a dreaded camping trip in her secret journal. Complete with games, songs, weird facts, and more, Ellie's sketch diary soon reveals she's actually having fun! Perfect for sleep-away campers, vacationers, and any kid looking for a great summer read.
Review by patron, Lindsey: 

Kinda boring little kidish,. but funny and interesting..

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