The heroine of E. Lockhart’s The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks (2008) is returning to prep school for her sophomore year, and it’s fair to say that she’s blossomed (more physically than emotionally) over the summer. Older boys who barely noticed her when she was just “Zada’s little sister” suddenly pay attention. Frankie’s longtime crush, senior Matthew Livingston, returns her affections at last, and she is thrilled to be included in his social circle.
But after Frankie discovers that Matthew is a high-ranking member of an exclusive all-male secret society (a fact he refuses to discuss with her), she comes up with a plan to prove her worth to this old boys' club: infiltrate the Loyal Order of the Basset Hounds, and captain their series of pranks on the campus of Alabaster Preparatory Academy.
Fans of Cecily von Ziegesar's Gossip Girl and spin-off The It Girl book series will enjoy The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks, but E. Lockhart's skilled examination of her characters' struggles will also satisfy readers who are looking for a more substantial story. Frankie's clever manipulation of the boys' pranks is entertaining to follow, and her research into so called "interventionist art" is particularly interesting. Readers who imagined themselves as Kay Thompson's Eloise years ago might picture themselves in Frankie's shoes today.
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks is recommended for readers in Grade 7 and up.
Megan Estey
Youth Services
Fletcher Free Library
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Video Game Tournaments
Congratulations to Nick...our 2nd time tournament champion. Nick left for home with a coupon for a free pizza, courtesy of Leonardo's! Our next video game tournament will be held on Saturday, August 1st, from 11 AM - 3PM! We'll look forward to seeing you there!
-Trish
-Trish
Friday, June 26, 2009
The Next Book Club Meeting
The next meeting of the teen book club is July 6th from 3PM-4PM in the Pickering Room! See you there with free snacks, soda, and fun!
Video Game Tournament
Just a reminder to everyone that the video game tournament which was scheduled for Saturday, June 27th (tomorrow) from 11AM-3PM has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 11th from 11AM-3PM. Thanks guys!
Friday, June 12, 2009
New Teen Literacy Coordinator!
Hi everyone! I' hope that you're all as excited as I am about this summer! The new person behind our teen events is Will Sedlack. He will be running the Video Game Tournaments and the Teen Book Club this summer. All other teen programming will be on hold until the start of the school year.
The next video game tournament will be on Saturday, July 11th from 11 AM-3 PM in the Community Room at the library.
The teen book club meetings will occur on Mondays from 3-4 PM on the following dates: June 22nd, July 6th, and July 20th.
We are reading Stoneheart by Charlie Fletcher. Here is a description:
On a school trip to the Natural History Museum in London, a 12-year-old loner named George is banished for something he didn't do. Angry, he lashes out and breaks off a dragon's head carved onto the wall of the museum. Next thing he knows, a pterodactyl carving comes to life and begins to chase him. From Gunner, a walking, talking statue, George learns that he has entered another layer of reality, and that his arrival has started a new war between good spits (statues that are imbued with a soullike essence by their inspired makers) and evil taints (soulless carvings). With the advice of various spits, and the companionship of a girl named Edie, George seeks answers from two Sphinx statues, whose enigmatic clues lead the pair into a terrifying adventure. Creatively building on the plentiful gargoyles and other creepy stonework of its urban setting, this lengthy novel, the first in a planned trilogy, will draw capable readers for its suspenseful chase scenes, scary creatures, and highly original premise.
The next video game tournament will be on Saturday, July 11th from 11 AM-3 PM in the Community Room at the library.
The teen book club meetings will occur on Mondays from 3-4 PM on the following dates: June 22nd, July 6th, and July 20th.
We are reading Stoneheart by Charlie Fletcher. Here is a description:
On a school trip to the Natural History Museum in London, a 12-year-old loner named George is banished for something he didn't do. Angry, he lashes out and breaks off a dragon's head carved onto the wall of the museum. Next thing he knows, a pterodactyl carving comes to life and begins to chase him. From Gunner, a walking, talking statue, George learns that he has entered another layer of reality, and that his arrival has started a new war between good spits (statues that are imbued with a soullike essence by their inspired makers) and evil taints (soulless carvings). With the advice of various spits, and the companionship of a girl named Edie, George seeks answers from two Sphinx statues, whose enigmatic clues lead the pair into a terrifying adventure. Creatively building on the plentiful gargoyles and other creepy stonework of its urban setting, this lengthy novel, the first in a planned trilogy, will draw capable readers for its suspenseful chase scenes, scary creatures, and highly original premise.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Teen Video Game Tournaments
Hey guys! I have had so much fun gaming with you all on these past few Saturdays! As another reminder...the Video Game Tournaments are being postponed until our new Teen Literacy Coordinator starts in June. Keep checking for more news and a date for the next tournament!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Teen Writing Club
Do you want a chance to say what you want to say and write whatever you want? Then writing club is for you! This is open to anyone in Middle School to High School. The next meeting will be on April 6th from 3-4 PM in the Pickering Room. All materials will be provided and there will be free snacks and drinks. Contact Trisha at trisha.irving@yahoo.com or call the Youth Desk at 802-865-7216.
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