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Ella Enchanted

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine is a variation of the Cinderella story. The book was brought to life in the movie starring Anne Hathaway.

The Real Magic of Harry Potter

The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling is a must-read for all students!

Top 5 Comic Book Superheroes

1. Superman

Superman is comic book history. Without Superman, the first big comic book superhero, we might not have had Spider-Man, Batman, and the others. Due to the success of Superman, other comics companies pushed making superheroes and to that, Superman is owed a huge debt. Decades later, Superman is still going strong, with a movie in the works, multiple titles to choose from, and a hit TV show. The Man of Steel is certainly on top in terms of historical importance, abilities, and current popularity.

2. Spider-Man

What Spider-Man lacked in ability, he made up in heart. The wall-crawler is one of the first of many true to life superheroes and because of this, Spider-Man has become loved and adored by fans the world over. Spider-Man is Marvel comic's number one superhero, with legions of fans, blockbuster films, and many hot comics to read.

3. Batman

There is something about the dark brooding sense of Batman that intrigues people. Or maybe its Batman's alter-ego, millionaire Bruce Wayne, that people wish they had more in common with. Maybe the reason so many people identify with him is that Batman has no truly supernatural powers. Any one of us could be Batman. Whatever the case, Batman has struck a chord with fans around the world.

4. Wolverine

Next to Spider-Man, Wolverine is certainly one of Marvel comic's most popular superheroes. He was pretty much the focus of the X-Men movies and helped make a star out of Hugh Jackman. Wolverine has quickly risen to the top of the X-Men as the fans most favorite character and considering how many characters there are to choose from, that's no small task. He can be seen in his own comic as well as The X-Men comics and The New Avengers.

5. The Hulk

Many people can relate to unleashing their rage. The Hulk has been a large part of Marvel's rise to stardom and fans all over have enjoyed the intense action and emotion that The Hulk exudes. One reason fans resonate so well with The Hulk is that we all get angry and so many of us can relate to wanting to release the rage within us, something The Hulk is all to well known for. A hit movie and another on the way, video games, his own comic, cartoons, and toys make The Hulk truly a heavy hitter.


Source: http://comicbooks.about.com/od/characters/tp/topsuperhero.htm

Everyone is a Reader

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A Wrinkle in Time

One of my favorite books is "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeline L'Engle.  Read the book and then watch the 2003 movie for a great sci-fi adventure!

Dear Dumb Diary

Dear Dumb Diary is a fun, diary-like book series that follows the antics of a young teen named Jamie.  Come to the library to check the book out!

5 Books that Every Teen Girl Should Read

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

 The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

If I Stay by Gayle Forman

 Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

The More You Read

NetSmartz Tips for Tweens

Click the link below to view NetSmartz Online Safety Tips for Tweens:

http://cdn.netsmartz.org/tipsheets/tween_tips_2011.pdf

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

Watch the first book in The Mortal Instruments book series.

Sisters

"Sisters" is a graphic novel that can be read in the library.  It is the follow-up to Raina Telgemeier's book, "Smile".

5 Best Graphic Novels for Children

Ghostopolis by Doug TenNapel

Smile by Raina Telgemeier

The Arrival by Shaun Tan

Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman by Marc Tyler Nobleman

Bone: Out From Boneville by Jeff Smith

Source: http://ilovelibraries.org/article/best-graphic-novels-children#6-8

Interesting Facts About Books

People in India are the world's biggest readers, spending an average 10.7 hours a week.

The first novel written on a typewriter is said to be Mark Twain's Adventures Of Tom Sawyer.

The Harry Potter books are said to be the most banned in America because of religious complaints.

The record for most people balancing books on their heads at the same place and time is 998 in Sydney, Australia, in 2012.

One in five adults around the world cannot read or write, with the highest rates in South and West Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.

Source: http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/top10facts/508275/Top-10-facts-about-books

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