Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
May 2023 - June 2023
These are books and media new to the library and cataloged by the Inyo County Free Library.
Additional information about each title can be found in the catalog (click on the title). For older acquisition lists choose from Select another list. To request any of these titles please contact your local library branch.
By Rylander, Chris Publishing Date: ©2011 Classification: JFIC Call Number: J Sixth-graders Mac and Vince operate a business charging schoolmates for protection from bullies and for help to negotiate conflicts peacefully, with amazing challenges and results. |
By Seymour, Alta Halverson Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JFIC Call Number: J Eleven-year-old Michel knows his grand'maman is the best in all France. And she deserves a donkey just like everyone else. A donkey would be a great help carrying loads of wood and kindling, fruits and vegetables, and it could even pull a little cart to take them for a Sunday ride. But how could he get a donkey? They cost a good deal of money and it would take a long while to earn, even working two jobs. Yet Christmas is four months away! Michel is short of money, but he has plenty of determination and is not afraid to work. Everyone will be delighted at how he manages to make this Chrismtas a special one for his grand'maman. Full of love, this story makes a heartwarming read-aloud the whole year through. . |
By Shaw, F. C. Publishing Date: [2015] Classification: JFIC Call Number: J Teachers in disguise, secret libraries, hollow books... All these and more await eleven-year-old Rollie Wilson at the mysterious Sherlock Academy of Fine Sleuths. When Rollie and his best friend, Cecily, are invited to attend a school where children learn the art of detection just like the great Sherlock Holmes, they discover a strange burglary has been committed and a mystery is afoot. Determined to investigate, Rollie discovers that appearances can be deceiving, the truth can be hurtful and friends sometimes turn into foes. Does Rollie have what it takes to follow in Holmes's footsteps? Can he use his skills to solve the mystery and save the school from an unknown villain? |
By Sutherland, Tui Publishing Date: 2012 Classification: JFIC Call Number: J Clay has lived his whole life under the mountain. The MudWing dragonet knows war is raging between the dragon tribes in the world outside -- a war that he and four other dragonets are destined to end, according to the mysterious prophecy they have been taught. The five "chosen" dragonets were stolen from their homes while they were still in their eggs -- and hidden away for years -- all to fulfill the prophecy. But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when danger threatens one of their own, Clay and his friends may choose freedom over fate ... leave the mountain ... and set the dragon world on a course that no one could have predicted. |
By Wells, H. G. Publishing Date: ©2001 Classification: JFIC Call Number: J A classic novel of the future follows the Time Traveller as he hurtles one million years into the future and encounters a world populated by two distinct races, the childlike Eloi and the disgusting Morlocks who prey on the Eloi. |
NEW RELEASE By Azúa Kramer, Jackie Publishing Date: [2023] Classification: E Call Number: E Despite being teased by his classmates, Manolo continues to believe in unicorns and meets one of the magical creatures on his way home from school. |
By Barnett, Mac Publishing Date: [2014] Classification: E Call Number: E In this picture book a string of birds on a telephone wire plays a game of telephone, with the usual mixed up results. |
By Blanc, Katherine Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: E Call Number: E A story based on the childhood of Mel Blanc, father-in-law of the author, and voice of characters like Woody Woodpecker, and many others. |
By Bodecker, N. M Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: E Call Number: E After getting caught in Miss Jaster's spring planting, the hedgehog discovers that he has become a four-legged, walking flower garden. |
By Bradfield, Roger Publishing Date: [2020] Classification: E Call Number: E "The child in this book feels perfectly at ease talking and dreaming with his favorite rock. Have you ever chatted with an inanimate object? If not, you've missed out on some interesting conversation. Children will learn that a friend accepts you just the way you are"--Provided by publisher. |
Hola, piedrita! =: Hello, rock By Bradfield, Roger Publishing Date: [2012], 1993 Classification: E Call Number: E A little boy imagines what he will do with a rock he has found. |
By Buitrago, Jairo Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: E Call Number: E "Entre dos montanas, cerca de un arroyo, en medio de la nada, se encuentra una escuela sin patio de juegos, gimnasio, biblioteca, ni computadoras. Como dice la nina que nos cuenta esta historia: "Nuestra escuela no tiene casi nada. Un pizarron, unas sillas". Pero en esta escuela hay algo que nadie mas tiene: una maestra como ninguna otra en el mundo. "Ahi esta siempre, en la puerta de la escuela esperandonos en la manana", dice la nina. El dia en que se desarrolla esta historia, la maestra lleva a sus alumnos afuera y les pide que dibujen algo grande y puntiagudo escondido entre los arboles. A medida que los estudiantes observan de cerca, comienzan a comprender lo que estan viendo... pero, entonces, la maestra ya esta senalando a la proxima bestia magnifica! Este inspirador e ingenioso libro hara que cualquier nino tenga el inmenso deseo de asistir a esta escuela especial y recibir lecciones de esta extraordinaria maestra. Y quien dice que esto no puede suceder en todas partes?"-- |
By Bush, Laura Welch Publishing Date: [2016] Classification: E Call Number: E Jane's plans for spending the summer playing video games with her friends are dashed when her parents announce that her family is going on a road trip to national parks around the country. Includes list of national parks and historic sites. |
By Harmony, Cynthia Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: E Call Number: E Despues de vivir un temblor devastador, el espiritu de los vecinos en esta dinamica zona de una ciudad mexicana se sacude, pero no se rompe. |
By Kessler, Leonard P Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: E Call Number: E When Santa cannot find his red suit, he tries on a cowboy suit, a baseball uniform, and other clothes, but none seems right for his yearly rounds. |
By Klassen, Jon Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: E Call Number: E "Dos tortugas encuentran un sombrero, pero ellas son dos y solo hay un sombrero... Con un brillante sentido del humor, Klassen nos narra una historia donde las miradas de las tortugas son las protagonistas."-- |
By McDonald, Mary Publishing Date: ©2006 Classification: E Call Number: E |
By Meloy, Maile Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: E Call Number: E El pulpo vivia feliz en su cueva submarina hasta que un dia, un buzo lo captura y lo lleva a vivir a un acuario. Los humanos le dan comida y le ponen pruebas que parecen juguetes. Pero todos los dias son iguales, y el pulpo pronto se cansa de la vida cautiva. Y asi, al amparo de la oscuridad, emprende un escape audaz. |
NEW RELEASE Platanos go with everything =: Los platanos van con todo By Norman, Lissette Publishing Date: 2023 Classification: E Call Number: E "With the English and Spanish text side by side on the page, this bilingual edition of the vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the versatility of platanos is ideal for bilingual readers as well as Spanish speakers learning English and vice versa. Paletero Man meets Fry Bread in this vibrant and cheerful ode to platanos, the star of Dominican cuisine, written by award-winning poet Lissette Norman, illustrated by Sara Palacios, and translated by Kianny N. Antigua. Platanos are Yesenia's favorite food. They can be sweet and sugary, or salty and savory. And they're a part of almost every meal her Dominican family makes. Stop by her apartment and find out why platanos go with everything--especially love!"-- |
Fancy Nancy: explorer extraordinaire By O'Connor, Jane Publishing Date: c2009 Classification: E Call Number: E Nancy and her friend Bree explore the fascinating world of birds and insects in their exclusive and glamorous Explorers Extraordinaire Club. |