July 2021 New Items (3 of 3)
The album of Dr. Moreau
Gregory, Daryl, author
2021
"It's 2001, and the WyldBoyZ are the world's hottest boy band, and definitely the world's only genetically engineered human-animal hybrid vocal group. When their producer, Dr. M, is found murdered in his hotel room, the 'boyz' become the prime suspects. Was it Bobby the ocelot (the cute one), Matt the megabat (the funny one), Tim the pangolin (the shy one), Devin the bonobo (the romantic one), or Tusk the elephant (the smart one)? Las Vegas Detective Luce Delgado has only twenty-four hours to solve a case that goes all the way back to the secret science barge where the WyldBoyZ' journey first began--a place they used to call home."--Provided by publisher.
The cost of knowing
Morris, Brittney, author
2021
Sixteen-year-old Alex Rufus's curse of seeing the future distracts him from being and doing his best, but when he sees his little brother Isaiah's imminent death, he races against time, death, and circumstances to save him.
The crayons' book of feelings
Daywalt, Drew, author
2021
The crayons demonstrate a range of feelings, noting that different emotions can even be felt simultaneously.
Firebreak
Kornher-Stace, Nicole, author.
2021
"New Liberty City, 2134. Two corporations have replaced the US, splitting the country's remaining forty-five states (five have been submerged under the ocean) between them: Stellaxis Innovations and Greenleaf. There are nine supercities within the continental US, and New Liberty City is the only amalgamated city split between the two megacorps, and thus at a perpetual state of civil war as the feeds broadcast the atrocities committed by each side. Here, Mallory streams Stellaxis's wargame SecOps on BestLife, spending more time jacked in than in the world just to eke out a hardscrabble living from tips. When a chance encounter with one of the game's rare super-soldiers leads to a side job for Mal--looking to link an actual missing girl to one of the SecOps characters. Mal's sudden burst in online fame rivals her deepening fear of what she is uncovering about BestLife's developer, and puts her in the kind of danger she's only experienced through her avatar."-- Publisher's description.
The forest of vanishing stars
Harmel, Kristin, author
2021
After being stolen from her wealthy German parents and raised in the unforgiving wilderness of eastern Europe, a young woman finds herself alone in 1941 after her kidnapper dies. Her solitary existence is interrupted, however, when she happens upon a group of Jews fleeing the Nazi terror. But when she is betrayed and escapes into a German-occupied village, her past and present come together in a shocking collision that could change everything.
The girl from the island
Cook, Lorna (Novelist) author
2021
A world at war. One woman will risk everything. Another will uncover her story. 1940: When the island of Guernsey is invaded by the Nazis, two sisters are determined to rebel in any way they can. But when forced to take in a German soldier, they are shocked to find a familiar face on their doorstep - a childhood friend who has now become their enemy.
The Kate in between
Swinarski, Claire, author
2021
Twelve-year-old Kate becomes the face of an anti-bullying movement after a heroic act goes viral, but her world is turned upside-down when the truth about her involvement is revealed.
The last bookshop in London : a novel of World War II
Martin, Madeline, author
2021
As the only bookshop to survive the Blitz in London during Word War II, follow a young woman who runs the shop and her efforts to unite her community through the healing power of literature in the face of war.
The last green valley : a novel
Sullivan, Mark T., author
2021
In late March 1944, as Stalin's forces push into Ukraine, young Emil and Adeline Martel decide they must run in retreat from their land with murderous Nazi officers they despise to escape the Soviets and go in search of freedom.
The light through the leaves
Vanderah, Glendy, author
2021
Ellis Abbey leaves her daughter, Viola, unattended - for just a few minutes. But when she returns, Viola is gone. Viola's abduction causes Ellis to disappear into grief, guilt, and addiction. In a remote area of Washington, a young girl named Raven keeps secrets. She must never speak to outsiders. Raven spends her days learning how to use her rare gifts - and more important, how to hide them. As Ellis and Raven each confront their powerful longings, their journeys will converge in unexpected and hopeful ways, pulled together by the forces of nature, love, and family.
The longest echo : a novel
Dempsey, Eoin, author
2021
Occupied Italy, 1944. In the mountain regions south of Bologna, Liliana Nicoletti's family finds escaped POW James Foley behind German lines. Committed to the anti-Fascist cause, they deliver him to a powerful band of local partisans. But when the SS launches a brutal attack against the Resistance, Liliana's peaceful community is destroyed. Alone and thrown together by tragedy, James and Liliana fight together as Monte Sole burns. Forging an unbreakable bond, their only hope of survival is to make it to the Allied lines. Twelve years later, fate reunites Liliana, newly widowed, and James, now a journalist for a New York magazine. Liliana reveals to him the obsession that has haunted her since the massacre at Monte Sole: finding and bringing to justice the SS officer who ordered her family killed. James has a revelation too. He might know how to hunt the man down. Joining forces once more, and increasingly drawn to each other, Liliana and James discover new levels of conspiracy on a journey that leads them to Argentina - and to a choice that will change their lives forever.
The mending summer
Standish, Ali, author
2021
Some summers are meant to break your heart. Others to mend it. Every once in a while, a summer rolls around that does both. For Georgia, this summer is shaping up to be a big disappointment. Mama is busy studying for her biology degree. Daddy is working nights, and often the man who comes home isn't Daddy. He's a man who looks like Daddy, but walks a little wobbly. Who sounds like Daddy, but sings a little too loud. Georgia calls him the Shadow Man. So now, instead of riding horses with her friends at camp, Georgia is sent off to the country to stay with her mysterious great-aunt for the summer to avoid her parents' fighting. There, a lonely Georgia meets a mysterious friend named Angela and together, they discover a magical lake--one that can make wishes come true. At first, the lake offers Georgia a thrilling escape from her worries and hope that she can use its magic to heal her family. But as things grow worse at home, a troubled boy appears at the lake and the wishes threaten to spiral out of control.
The nature of a lady
White, Roseanna M., 1982- author
2021
"Fleeing to the beautiful Isles of Scilly, Lady Elizabeth Sinclair stumbles upon dangerous secrets left behind by her cottage's former occupant, and agrees to help the missing girl's brother, Oliver Tremayne, find his sister. As the two work together, they uncover ancient legends, pirate wrecks, betrayal, and the most mysterious phenomenon of all: love."-- Provided by publisher.
The pout-pout fish and the mad, mad day
Diesen, Deborah, author
2021
With the help of his friends, Mr. Fish is able to overcome his anger.
The pout-pout fish cleans up the ocean
Diesen, Deborah, author
2021
Mr. Fish and an increasing number of sea creatures investigate, then decide how to deal with, a huge mess in the ocean. Includes tips for the reader to help clean up and protect the ocean.
The reluctant heiress
Court, Dilly, author
2021
Arriving back in London after years overseas, Katherine Martin finds the city is far crueller than she remembers. Her eyes opened to the plight of London's poor, Kate is determined to do what she can to help -- even if it means defying her strict parents. In secret, she opens a soup kitchen. But there is a world of criminals within London's poorest alleys. Catching the notice of Harry Trader and his gang, Kate is out of her depth. She doesn't realise her enemies might not be who she thought. Luckily, true friends can be found in the darkest of places...
Remote sympathy
Chidgey, Catherine, 1970- author
2021
"Moving away from their lovely apartment in Munich isn't nearly as wrenching an experience for Frau Greta Hahn as she had feared. Their new home is even lovelier than the one they left behind, and best of all--right on their doorstep--are some of the finest craftsmen from all over Europe. Frau Hahn and the other officers' wives living in this small community can order anything they desire, whether new curtains made from the finest French silks, or furniture designed to the most exacting specifications. Life here in Buchenwald would appear to be idyllic. Lying just beyond the forest that surrounds them--so close and yet so remote--is the looming presence of a work camp. Frau Hahn's husband, SS Sturmbannführer Dietrich Hahn, is to take up a powerful new position as the camp's administrator. As the prison population begins to rise, the job becomes ever more consuming. Corruption is rife at every level, the supplies are inadequate, and the sewerage system is under increasing strain. When Frau Hahn is forced into an unlikely and poignant alliance with one of Buchenwald's prisoners, Dr. Lenard Weber, her naïve ignorance about what is going on so nearby is challenged. A decade earlier, Dr. Weber had invented a machine: the Sympathetic Vitaliser. At the time he believed that its subtle resonances might cure cancer. But does it really work? One way or another, it might yet save a life." --Publisher's website.
Rocking field day
Dean, Kim, 1969- author
2021
Anticipating an extra-groovy field day, Pete the cat and his friends Callie, Grumpy Toad, and Gus compete for medals in activities ranging from a water-balloon toss to a three-legged race.
The secret stealers : a novel
Healey, Jane (Freelance journalist), author
2021
"When she is recruited into the Office of Strategic Services by a family friend and legendary WWI hero, young widow and brilliant French teacher Anna Cavanaugh risks everything to help liberate France from the shadows of occupation and free herself from the shadows of her former life"-- Provided by publisher.
The shadow of the gods
Gwynne, John, 1968- author
2021
"This is the age of storm and murder. After the old gods warred and drove themselves to extinction, the cataclysm of their fall shattered the land of Vigrio. Now, power-hungry jarls carve out petty kingdoms, and monsters stalk the shadow-haunted woods and mountains. A world where the bones of the dead gods still hold great power, promising fame and fortune for those brave - or desperate - enough to seek them out. As whispers of war echo over the plains and across the fjords, fate follows the footsteps of three people: a huntress searching for her missing son, a jarl's daughter who has rejected privilege in pursuit of battle fame, and a thrall who has cast off his chains and now fights alongside the famed mercenaries known as the Bloodsworn. All three will shape the fate of the world, as it once more teeters on the edge of chaos."-- Amazon.com.
Shark summer
Marcks, Ira, author, illustrator.
2021
"When a Hollywood film crew arrives on Martha's Vineyard with a mechanical shark and a youth film contest boasting a huge cash prize, disgraced pitcher Gayle Blue Streak Briar sees a chance to turn a bad season into the best summer ever. After recruiting aspiring cinematographer Elijah Jones and moody director Maddie Grey, Gayle and her crew set out to uncover the truth of the island's own phantom shark and win the prize money. But these unlikely friends are about to discover what happens when you turn your camera toward the bad things lurking below the surface."--Provided by publisher.
She never told me about the ocean : a novel
McKetta, Elisabeth Sharp, author
2021
Sage has been mothering her mother for as long as she can remember. As she arrives on the shores of adulthood, she learns a secret: before she was born, she had an older brother who drowned. Desperate to unearth the full story, Sage moves to tiny Dragon Island where her mother grew up. There, she finds work as an apprentice to a legendary midwife who has much to teach her about the myths and history of the island--and about her own family. With her new knowledge and skills, Sage must figure out how to shed her inherited fears and rescue her mother one final time.
The social graces
Rosen, Renée, author
2021
"In the glittering world of Manhattan's upper crust, where wives turn a blind eye to husbands' infidelities, and women have few rights and even less independence, society is everything. The more celebrated the hostess, the more powerful the woman. And none is more powerful than Caroline Astor--the Mrs. Astor. But times are changing. Alva Vanderbilt has recently married into one of America's richest families. But what good is money when society refuses to acknowledge you? When it carries on just as it has done for generations? Alva, who knows what it is to have nothing, will do whatever it takes to have everything"-- Provided by publisher.
Super-women : superhero therapy for women battling anxiety, depression, & trauma
Scarlet, Janina, author
2021
"For women with anxiety, depression, and trauma, each day can feel like a battle. Using a unique blend of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and "superhero therapy," this one-of-a-kind guide helps women explore and process painful experiences, rewrite their "origin stories," and use mindfulness and self-compassion to tap into their own unique superpowers for lasting healing."-- Provided by publisher.
Taking up space
Gerber, Alyson, author
2021
Twelve-year old Sarah is used to being the star on her basketball team, playing with her best friends, but suddenly she finds that her body is changing and she does not understand why she cannot keep up on the court, plus she does not understand why her mother has gotten so weird about food, binging on candy while forgetting about dinner, and she really does not understand why she told Benny, her crush, about her mother--but when Benny offers to teach her how to cook and suggests she partners with him ina cooking competition she starts to find a way to stand up for herself and change her life for the better.