The Fat Boy Chronicles, by Diane Lang and Michael Buchanan.
It's bad enough being the new kid, but as a freshman, Jimmy finds school
less enjoyable than many of his classmates. Standing 5'5" and weighing
187 pounds, he's subjected to a daily barrage of taunts and torments.
His only sources of comfort are his family, his youth group, and his
favorite foods.When his English teacher assigns a journal as a writing project, Jimmy chronicles not only his struggles but also his aspirations - to lose weight and win the girl of his dreams. Inspired by a true story and told in first-person journal entries, The Fat Boy Chronicles brings to life the pain and isolation felt by many overweight teenagers as they try to find their way in a world obsessed with outward beauty.
Red Berries, White Clouds, Blue Sky, by Sandra Dallas.
It's 1942: Tomi Itano, 12, is a second-generation Japanese American who
lives in California with her family on their strawberry farm. Although
her parents came from Japan and her grandparents still live there, Tomi
considers herself an American. She doesn't speak Japanese and has never
been to Japan. But after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, things
change. No Japs Allowed signs hang in store windows and Tomi's family is
ostracized. Things get much worse.Suspected as a spy, Tomi's father is taken away. The rest of the Itano family is sent to an internment camp in Colorado. Many other Japanese American families face a similar fate. Tomi becomes bitter, wondering how her country could treat her and her family like the enemy. What does she need to do to prove she is an honorable American? Sandra Dallas shines a light on a dark period of American history in this story of a young Japanese American girl caught up in the prejudices and World War II.
OverDrive's Summer Read runs from June 9 through July 9. Enjoy it while you can!
In regular news, here are the titles NCLS has added this week:
Finding Audrey, by Sophie Kinsella. (Also available in audio, narrated by Gemma Whalen.)
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of
the Shopaholic series comes a terrific blend of comedy, romance, and
psychological recovery in a contemporary YA novel sure to inspire and
entertain.An anxiety disorder disrupts fourteen-year-old Audrey's daily life. She has been making slow but steady progress with Dr. Sarah, but when Audrey meets Linus, her brother's gaming teammate, she is energized. She connects with him. Audrey can talk through her fears with Linus in a way she's never been able to do with anyone before. As their friendship deepens and her recovery gains momentum, a sweet romantic connection develops, one that helps not just Audrey but also her entire family.
Miss Hazeltine's Home for Shy and Fearful Cats, by Alicia Potter. Illustrated by Birgitta Sif.
A tale with many tails, perfect for cat lovers everywhere!Miss Hazeltine is opening a very special school for shy and fearful cats. They come from all over, and Miss Hazeltine gives them lessons in everything, from "Bird Basics" to "How Not to Fear the Broom."
The most timid of all is Crumb. He cowers in a corner. Miss Hazeltine doesn't mind. But when she gets in trouble and only Crumb knows where she is, will he find his inner courage and lead a daring rescue?
Filled with adorable illustrations and ideal for fans of Disappearing Desmond and The Invisible Boy, Miss Hazeltine's Home for Shy and Fearful Cats is a story that's perfect for shy and fearful children as it both helps them face scary situations and accepts them just as they are.
One Family, by George Shannon. Illustrated by Blanca Gomez.
One box of crayons.
One batch of cookies.
One world.
One family.
From veteran picture book author George Shannon and up-and-coming artist Blanca Gomez comes a playful, interactive book that shows how a family can be big or small and comprised of people of a range of genders and races.
The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly, by Stephanie Oakes.
A hard-hitting and hopeful story about the dangers of blind faith—and the power of having faith in yourself.
The Kevinian cult has taken everything from seventeen-year-old Minnow: twelve years of her life, her family, her ability to trust. And when she rebelled, they took away her hands, too.
Now their Prophet has been murdered and their camp set aflame, and it's clear that Minnow knows something—but she's not talking. As she languishes in juvenile detention, she struggles to un-learn everything she has been taught to believe, adjusting to a life behind bars and recounting the events that led up to her incarceration. But when an FBI detective approaches her about making a deal, Minnow sees she can have the freedom she always dreamed of—if she's willing to part with the terrible secrets of her past.
(All descriptions from OverDrive.)
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