New Teen Books: Tuesday, August 6

Looking for a fun new read? Teen books appeal to many adult readers as well as to teens! The library is constantly receiving new materials, including the items below. Why not stop by and check out a book, CD, movie, or other material that you find interesting. We will continue to offer “Grab and Go” services for those who prefer to place their books on hold online and then pick them up in the cabinet inside the library.

To see more teen books and graphic novels, click here. Here’s a sample of what you’ll find:

The Great Influenza: The True Story of the Deadliest Pandemic

At the height of World War I, history’s deadliest influenza virus erupted in an army camp in Kansas, and then exploded, killing as many as 100 million people worldwide. This pandemic killed more in twenty-four months than AIDS killed in twenty-four years; more in three months than COVID-19 in three years.  This shocking true story explores how this global tragedy came to pass; and why a century-old crisis remains all too relevant today

The Smoke That Thunders

Sixteen-year-old Naborhi longs for a life away from her small, traditional clan in Kokori. But as her rite of passage approaches and she is betrothed to an arrogant young man, Naborhi feels her dreams slipping away from her. Then Naborhi becomes bonded to a mysterious animal and begins having harrowing visions of a kidnapped boy. She soon meets Atai, the son of an Oracle from a rival queendom, and learns that she is being guided by the gods. She and Atai set off across the continent to rescue the mysterious boy.

A Pillbug Story

It’s summer in the countryside. The wildlife, down to the tiniest creature, is thriving. It’s the New York City of the insect world; a melting pot of bugs, birds, and beasts of all kinds. Millie the pillbug feels like a bug apart. Unlike her friends, Millie needs to stay moist all the time, she doesn’t pee, and she’s the only vegetarian. How will she ever fit in and find meaning in her short life? The bug world is harsh. One minute you’re snacking on a scrumptious aphid, the next you’re being eaten alive by your spouse!