Off the Shelf 2.22 05/05/2010
 Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld From the man who brought the ‘Uglies’ series. In an alternate 1914 Europe, fifteen-year old Austrian Prince Alek, on the run from the Clanker powers who are attempting to take over the world using mechanical machinery armed with ammunition and guns, forms an uneasy alliance with Deryn, who, disguised as a boy to join the British Air Service, is learning to fly genetically engineered beasts. Aboard their monstrous airship Leviathan, Alex and Deryn experience a fantastic round-the world adventure.  Death in the Air by Shane Peacock Young Sherlock Homes witnesses the fall and death of a trapeze artist--something is afoot—and foul play is suspected. What the young detective doesn't know is that his discovery will set him on a trail leading to a gang of notorious and ruthless criminals. This is the latest in the Boy Sherlock Holmes Series.  Juggling Fire by Joanne Bell Sixteen-year old Rachel embarks on a solo quest to find her father, who disappeared years ago in the Yukon wilderness. As the days pass and her quest leads her deeper into the wilderness, she must confront danger and ensure loneliness and despair before she can unearth the truth about her father. CommentsLeave a Reply |
