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Saturday, 7 April 2012

The Debut Drool List - April 2012


Here are my picks for the Debut Drool List this month. So many drool worthy UK Débuts *swoon*


Title: Starters
Series: Starters #1
Author: Lissa Price
Publisher: Doubleday Childrens
Publication Date: 5 April 2012

Synopsis from Goodreads

HER WORLD IS CHANGED FOREVER 

Callie lost her parents when the Spore Wars wiped out everyone between the ages of twenty and sixty. She and her little brother, Tyler, go on the run, living as squatters with their friend Michael and fighting off renegades who would kill them for a cookie. Callie's only hope is Prime Destinations, a disturbing place in Beverly Hills run by a mysterious figure known as the Old Man.

He hires teens to rent their bodies to Enders—seniors who want to be young again. Callie, desperate for the money that will keep her, Tyler, and Michael alive, agrees to be a donor. But the neurochip they place in Callie's head malfunctions and she wakes up in the life of her renter, living in her mansion, driving her cars, and going out with a senator's grandson. It feels almost like a fairy tale, until Callie discovers that her renter intends to do more than party—and that Prime Destinations' plans are more evil than Callie could ever have imagined. . . .




Author: Rebecca Serle
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Books
Publication Date: 26 April 2012

Synopsis from Goodreads

In this intensely romantic, modern recounting of the greatest love story ever told, Romeo’s original intended—Juliet’s cousin Rosaline—tells her side of the tale. What’s in a name, Shakespeare? I’ll tell you: Everything. Rosaline knows that she and Rob are destined to be together. Rose has been waiting for years for Rob to kiss her—and when he finally does, it’s perfect. But then Juliet moves back to town. Juliet, who used to be Rose’s best friend. Juliet, who now inexplicably hates her. Juliet, who is gorgeous, vindictive, and a little bit crazy...and who has set her sights on Rob. He doesn’t even stand a chance. Rose is devastated over losing Rob to Juliet. This is not how the story was supposed to go. And when rumors start swirling about Juliet’s instability, her neediness, and her threats of suicide, Rose starts to fear not only for Rob’s heart, but also for his life. Because Shakespeare may have gotten the story wrong, but we all still know how it ends…

I was very lucky to read this one - it is absolutely amazing. Wait til you see my review [ ; D ] 


Series: Incarnation #1
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Books
Publication Date: 26 April 2012

Synopsis from Goodreads

Seraphina has been alive since the 1300's, made immortal when the boy she was beginning to love back then, Cyrus, saved her from death with a strange liquid - a method of alchemy that lets them swap bodies with any human being. But now, in modern day America, Sera has decided that she can no longer bear the weight of stealing people's lives so she can keep living on. So she decides to run away from Cyrus and end her stolen existence once and for all. Her plan goes awry when she accidentally takes the body of a dying teenager and feels forced to take over her life. When the lines between Sera and Kailey's identity begin to blur, Sera finds a reason to desire to live once more. But she can't shake the guilt of having taken Kailey's life, even if she was dying. And what if Cyrus finds her?

Read my review HERE


Title: Immortal City
Series: Immortal City #1
Author: Scott Speer
Publication Date: 5 April 2012

Synopsis from Goodreads

Jackson Godspeed is the hottest young Angel in a city filled with them. He's days away from becoming a full Guardian, and people around the world are already competing for the chance to be watched over by him. Everyone's obsessed with the Angels and the lucky people they protect - everyone except for Madison Montgomery.

Maddy's the one girl in Angel City who doesn't breathlessly follow the Angels on TV and gossip blogs. When she meets Jackson, she doesn't recognize him. But Jackson is instantly captivated by her, and against all odds the two fall in love.

Maddy is swiftly caught up in Jackson's scene, a world of glamour, paparazzi - and murder. A serial killer is on the loose, leaving dead Angels' wings for the police to find on the Walk of Fame. Even the Guardians are powerless to protect themselves in the face of this threat … and this time it's up to Maddy to save Jackson.


Swoon Swoon Swoon - I want badly


Title: The Intern
Author: Dillon Khan
Publisher: Puffin
Publication Date: 5 April 2012

Synopsis from Goodreads

When Jay Merchant lands an internship for the best job in music television, he is given a backstage pass to the biggest gig of his life. The velvet rope to the biggest VIP parties and hottest celebrities has been lifted and now he's got to capture it on camera. But with only six months to turn his intern dream into a real job, does he have what it takes? It's time to face the music...

Check out Dillon's Song of the Month HERE


Title: Crave
Series: The Clann #1
Author: Melissa Darnell
Publisher: Mira Ink
Publication Date: 6 April 2012

Synopsis from Goodreads

Savannah Colbert has never known why she's so hated by the kids of the Clann. Nor can she deny her instinct to get close to Clann golden boy Tristan Coleman. Especially when she recovers from a strange illness and the attraction becomes nearly irresistible. It's as if he's a magnet, pulling her gaze, her thoughts, even her dreams. Her family has warned her to have nothing to do with him, or any members of the Clann. But when Tristan is suddenly everywhere she goes, Savannah fears she's destined to fail.

For years, Tristan has been forbidden to even speak to Savannah Colbert. Then Savannah disappears from school for a week and comes back…different, and suddenly he can't stay away. Boys seem intoxicated just from looking at her. His own family becomes stricter than ever. And Tristan has to fight his own urge to protect her, to be near her no matter the consequences….

Check out the Tantalizing Trailer HERE

What are you drooling over this month?

Friday, 30 December 2011

Musical Moments: Book Theme Songs: Forever by Maggie Steifvater



Title: Forever
Series: The Wolves of Mercy Falls #3
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication Date: 13 July 2011

Synopsis from Goodreads

The thrilling conclusion to #1 bestselling Shiver trilogy from Maggie StievaterIn Maggie Stiefvater's Shiver, Grace and Sam found each other. In Linger, they fought to be together. Now, in Forever, the stakes are even higher than before. Wolves are being hunted. Lives are being threatened. And love is harder and harder to hold on to as death comes closing in.

Review here

Musical Moments: Official Book Theme Song: Forever by Maggie Stiefvater




Title: Forever
Series: Wolves of Mercy Falls
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication Date: 13 July 2011

Synopsis: From Amazon

In SHIVER, Grace and Sam found each other. In LINGER, they fought to be together. Now, in FOREVER, the stakes are even higher than before. Wolves are being hunted. Lives are being threatened. And love is harder and harder to hold on to as death comes closing in.





Summer Girl

Lyrics by Maggie Stiefvater (with an extra verse by J and P)
Music by J and P

I fell for her in Summer
From Summer she is made
She is my lovely Summer Girl

I'd love to spend a winter
But I'm never warm enough
For my Summer Girl

It's Summer when she smiles
I'm laughing like a child
It's the Summer of our lives,
I'll contain it for a while

She holds the heat, the breeze of Summer
In the circle of her hand
I'd be happy with this Summer,
If it's all we ever had, if it's all we ever had.

She doesn't cast a shadow,
Even in the Summer Sun
My lovely Summer Girl.

She can save me from myself,
She's my only saving Grace,
My lovely Summer Girl

It's Summer when she smiles

I'm laughing like a child
It's the Summer of our lives,
I'll contain it for a while

She holds the heat, the breeze of Summer
In the circle of her hand
I'd be happy with this Summer,
If it's all we ever had, if it's all we ever had.

Wednesday, 27 July 2011

Book Speed Dating: Forever by Maggie Stiefvater

Book Speed Dating is a little idea I came up with for a year 7 library lesson. They pick a book that they enjoyed, preferably one that is actually in the library so they can show the cover and synopsis. Then they have to write a short but convincing argument as to why other people should read it. It has been a shambles the few times I have tried it out but it is a work in progress. After they have written their short review/persuasive argument, I line them up facing each other and give them 30 seconds in which to pitch their chosen book. After switching sides the line on the right moves down a space so they now have a new partner to pitch to. you like the idea I can tell [ ; D ] I am more than happy for other people to use my ideas but please credit it back *hugs*

To fully benefit from the book speed dating experience you need a stopwatch and for pupils to not pick the same books - seriously I was told that Breaking Dawn was educational by 3 Year 7 girls *snort*.

I also used this little idea as an ice-breaker in my presentation about Blogging Benefits Libraries to the Staff - it was even more uncontrollable than the pupils - seriously in need of a stopwatch and a whistle [ : D ]

Here is my Book Speed Dating for Forever by Maggie Stiefvater I used this as an example on the Staff Development Day.

Title: Forever
Series: The Wolves of Mercy Falls
Author: Maggie Stiefvater
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication Date: 13 July 2011

Synopsis: From Amazon

In SHIVER, Grace and Sam found each other. In LINGER, they fought to be together. Now, in FOREVER, the stakes are even higher than before. Wolves are being hunted. Lives are being threatened. An love is harder and harder to hold on to as death comes closing in.

Review - Speed Dating Style:
Fabulous world building. Descriptive writing to immerse yourself in. A Super sweet romance to sweep you off your feet.
Interesting take on werewolf mythology - ingenious use of a blood disorder affected by temperature.
A snarky, spoilt brat with a well hidden warm heart.
A genius, suicidal rock star who finds his niche in life.
A truly heart breaking and heart warming, beautiful read.

So what do you think. Would you read it after the speed dating [ ; D ]
 
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