Brooks Memorial Library - Teen Survivor Reading Club 2006

Eight teen books start. Only one will survive. Each week, one book will disappear, so be sure to check back each week to make sure your favorite is the survivor.

**You can find these books in the YA Room at Brooks.

**If it is checked out, put a reserve on it.

**Feel free to send a comment to the Brooks Teen Blog
at http://www.teenbrooks.blogspot.com

1. SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS, by Ann Brashares

Four best girlfriends spend the biggest summer of their lives enchanted by a magical pair of pants.
Note: You can also check out the movie!

SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS, by Ann Brashares Four best girlfriends spend the biggest summer of their lives enchanted by a magical pair of pants. Note: You can also check out the movie! Save Me!

Not sure

Drown Me

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2. VOTED OFF THE ISLAND ON JULY 30, 2006 SO SKIP THIS QUESTION UNLESS YOU WANT TO ADD A COMMENT.

THE SEA OF TROLLS, by Nancy Farmer

After Jack becomes apprenticed to a Druid bard, he and his little sister Lucy are captured by Viking Berserkers and taken to the home of King Ivar the Boneless and his half-troll queen, leading Jack to undertake a vital quest to Jotunheim, home of the trolls.

VOTED OFF THE ISLAND ON JULY 30, 2006 SO SKIP THIS QUESTION UNLESS YOU WANT TO ADD A COMMENT. THE SEA OF TROLLS, by Nancy Farmer After Jack becomes apprenticed to a Druid bard, he and his little sister Lucy are captured by Viking Berserkers and taken to the home of King Ivar the Boneless and his half-troll queen, leading Jack to undertake a vital quest to Jotunheim, home of the trolls. Save Me!

Not Sure

Drown Me

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3. VOTED OFF THE ISLAND ON JULY 16, 2006 SO SKIP THIS QUESTION UNLESS YOU WANT TO ADD A COMMENT.

FLUSH, by Carl Hiaasen
With their father jailed for sinking a river boat, Noah Underwood and his younger sister, Abbey, must gather evidence that the owner of this floating casino is emptying his bilge tanks into the protected waters around their Florida Keys home.

VOTED OFF THE ISLAND ON JULY 16, 2006 SO SKIP THIS QUESTION UNLESS YOU WANT TO ADD A COMMENT. FLUSH, by Carl Hiaasen With their father jailed for sinking a river boat, Noah Underwood and his younger sister, Abbey, must gather evidence that the owner of this floating casino is emptying his bilge tanks into the protected waters around their Florida Keys home. Save Me!

Not sure

Drown Me

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4. VOTED OFF THE ISLAND ON JULY 9, 2006 SO SKIP THIS QUESTION UNLESS YOU WANT TO ADD A COMMENT.

THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN, by Mark Twain

The adventures of a boy and a runaway slave as they travel down the Mississippi River on a raft.

A classic, and required summer reading for some of you!

VOTED OFF THE ISLAND ON JULY 9, 2006 SO SKIP THIS QUESTION UNLESS YOU WANT TO ADD A COMMENT. THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN, by Mark Twain The adventures of a boy and a runaway slave as they travel down the Mississippi River on a raft. A classic, and required summer reading for some of you! Save Me!

Not Sure

Drown Me

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5. VOTED OFF THE ISLAND ON JULY 30, 2006 SO SKIP THIS QUESTION UNLESS YOU WANT TO ADD A COMMENT.

INEXCUSABLE, by Chris Lynch

High school senior and football player Keir sets out to enjoy himself on graduation night, but when he attempts to comfort a friend whose date has left her stranded, things go terribly wrong.

VOTED OFF THE ISLAND ON JULY 30, 2006 SO SKIP THIS QUESTION UNLESS YOU WANT TO ADD A COMMENT. INEXCUSABLE, by Chris Lynch High school senior and football player Keir sets out to enjoy himself on graduation night, but when he attempts to comfort a friend whose date has left her stranded, things go terribly wrong. Save Me!

Not Sure

Drown Me

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6. VOTED OFF THE ISLAND ON JULY 23, 2006 SO SKIP THIS QUESTION UNLESS YOU WANT TO ADD A COMMENT.

RETURN TO GILL PARK, by Amy Gordon

When thirteen-year-old Willy Wilson returns to Gloria to enroll in Gill Park Gallery School, he finds himself in the middle of a politically backed struggle to save the park and to solve a treasure hunt.

VOTED OFF THE ISLAND ON JULY 23, 2006 SO SKIP THIS QUESTION UNLESS YOU WANT TO ADD A COMMENT. RETURN TO GILL PARK, by Amy Gordon When thirteen-year-old Willy Wilson returns to Gloria to enroll in Gill Park Gallery School, he finds himself in the middle of a politically backed struggle to save the park and to solve a treasure hunt. Save Me!

Not Sure

Drown Me

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7. A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY, by Libba Bray

After the suspicious death of her mother in 1895, sixteen-year-old Gemma returns to England, after many years in India, to attend a finishing school where she becomes aware of her magical powers and ability to see into the spirit world.

A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY, by Libba Bray After the suspicious death of her mother in 1895, sixteen-year-old Gemma returns to England, after many years in India, to attend a finishing school where she becomes aware of her magical powers and ability to see into the spirit world. Save Me!

Not Sure

Drown Me

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8. VOTED OFF THE ISLAND ON AUGUST 6, 2006 SO SKIP THIS QUESTION UNLESS YOU WANT TO ADD A COMMENT.

THE EARTH, MY BUTT, AND OTHER BIG, ROUND THINGS, by Carolyn Mackler

Feeling like she does not fit in with the other members of her family, who are all thin, brilliant, and good-looking, fifteen-year-old Virginia tries to deal with her self-image, her first physical relationship, and her disillusionment with some of the people closest to her.

VOTED OFF THE ISLAND ON AUGUST 6, 2006 SO SKIP THIS QUESTION UNLESS YOU WANT TO ADD A COMMENT. THE EARTH, MY BUTT, AND OTHER BIG, ROUND THINGS, by Carolyn Mackler Feeling like she does not fit in with the other members of her family, who are all thin, brilliant, and good-looking, fifteen-year-old Virginia tries to deal with her self-image, her first physical relationship, and her disillusionment with some of the people closest to her. Save Me!

Not Sure

Drown Me

Comments

1. SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS, by Ann BrasharesFour best girlfriends spend the biggest summer of their lives enchanted by a magical pair of pants. Note: You can also check out the movie!

4. VOTED OFF THE ISLAND ON JULY 9, 2006 SO SKIP THIS QUESTION UNLESS YOU WANT TO ADD A COMMENT.THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN, by Mark TwainThe adventures of a boy and a runaway slave as they travel down the Mississippi River on a raft.A classic, and required summer reading for some of you!

7. A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY, by Libba BrayAfter the suspicious death of her mother in 1895, sixteen-year-old Gemma returns to England, after many years in India, to attend a finishing school where she becomes aware of her magical powers and ability to see into the spirit world.

1. SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS, by Ann Brashares

Four best girlfriends spend the biggest summer of their lives enchanted by a magical pair of pants.
Note: You can also check out the movie!

7. A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY, by Libba Bray

After the suspicious death of her mother in 1895, sixteen-year-old Gemma returns to England, after many years in India, to attend a finishing school where she becomes aware of her magical powers and ability to see into the spirit world.