Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
November 2013 - December 2013
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.
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The revenge of the Shadow King By Benz, Derek Publishing Date: 2006, c2005 Classification: JFIC Call Number: J When Max Sumner and three friends play a magical card game called Round Table, they realize that it is up to them to prevent the wicked creatures of the cards from destroying their town, indeed, their world. |
By Choldenko, Gennifer Publishing Date: c2013 Classification: JFIC Call Number: J "Moose Flanagan, who lives on Alcatraz along with his family and the families of the other prison guards, faces new challenges when his father is promoted to Associate Warden"-- |
Paula Danziger's Amber Brown is on the move By Coville, Bruce Publishing Date: 2013 Classification: JFIC Call Number: J "Now that Amber's mom and Max are married, the family is moving to a new house, and Amber is worried about more than just packing. How can she leave the only home she's ever known?"-- |
By Creech, Sharon Publishing Date: 2013 Classification: JFIC Call Number: J "One day a young couple wakes to find a boy asleep on their porch. Unable to speak, the boy cannot explain his history. What kind of people would leave their child with strangers? All John and Marta know is that they have been chosen to care for this boy. As their connection to him grows, they embrace his exuberant spirit and talents. The three of them blossom into an unlikely family, but how long can their happiness last?"-- From dust jacket flap. |
By Fletcher, Susan Publishing Date: [2013] Classification: JFIC Call Number: J "Eleven-year-old Renzo must teach himself to blow glass with the help of a girl who has a mysterious connection to her falcon"-- |
By Hunkin, Oliver Publishing Date: c1985 Classification: JFIC Call Number: J An arrangement of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's progress to accompany the television series Dangerous journey. |
By McKay, Hilary Publishing Date: 2013 Classification: JFIC Call Number: J Eleven-year-old Binny struggles to cope with her father's death and the loss of her beloved dog while she adjusts to a new home that might be haunted by her horrible Aunt Violet. |
By Sage, Angie Publishing Date: c2008 Classification: JFIC Call Number: J Nicki and Snorri are trapped in Time, and Septimus Heap goes on a quest to find the House of Foryx, a place where all Time meets. |
By DePaola, Tomie Publishing Date: [2005] Classification: E Call Number: E When his grandfather suffers a stroke, Bobby teaches him to walk, just as his grandfather had once taught him. |
By Edwards, Pamela Duncan Publishing Date: 2010 Classification: E Call Number: E A sleepy child is flown through the night sky to see foxes hunting, rabbits playing, raccoons scrounging, and other animals that are active while people sleep. |
By Ernst, Lisa Campbell Publishing Date: 2000 Classification: E Call Number: E Thirty years after Goldilocks first met the three bears, she returns to fix up their cottage and soothe her guilty conscience. |
By Esbaum, Jill Publishing Date: 2011 Classification: E Call Number: E When a cat finds a bedraggled baby bird that has fallen from its nest, an unlikely friendship develops between the two. |
Olivia and the fairy princesses By Falconer, Ian Publishing Date: c2012 Classification: E Call Number: E "Olivia is having an identity crisis! There are too many ruffly, sparkly princesses around these days, and Olivia has had quite enough. She needs to stand out! She has to be special! What will she be? Join Olivia on a hilarious quest for individuality in this latest book of the OLIVIA series, and rest assured, you won't find THIS pig in pink!"-- |
By Falconer, Ian Publishing Date: c2006 Classification: E Call Number: E When Olivia learns that there will be no band at the evening's fireworks display, she decides to form one of her own, with herself as the only musician and some rather unusual instruments. |
By Falconer, Ian Publishing Date: c2010 Classification: E Call Number: E On a family vacation in Venice, Olivia indulges in gelato, rides in a gondola, and finds the perfect souvenir. |
By Falconer, Ian Publishing Date: 2013 Classification: E Call Number: E As she impatiently waits for Santa's arrival, Olivia the pig tries to help with family preparations on the day before Christmas. |
By Field, Rachel Publishing Date: c1972 Classification: E Call Number: E An illustrated bedtime prayer which gives thanks for the many aspects of a child's world. |
By Flack, Marjorie Publishing Date: c1960 Classification: E Call Number: E When he doesn't know what to give his mother for her birthday, a small boy asks all the animals for advice. |
By Flack, Marjorie Publishing Date: c1933 Classification: E Call Number: E A little duck finds adventure on the Yangtze River when he is too late to board his master's houseboat one evening. |
By Fleming, Denise Publishing Date: c2012 Classification: E Call Number: E Pulp paintings and rhyming text spotlight the underground world of burrowing, tunneling, and digging animals. Includes "Creature Indentification" page. |
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