New Year, New Theme

Welcome back to school and back to Book Club!

The first meeting of the year will be Wednesday, September 2, in the library after school.

This year's theme is "Don't judge a book by it's film." We will read books that have been adapted into movies, then watch the movie versions on Film and Food Fridays.

The first book of the year will be announced at the first meeting.

Mrs. Richart, Mrs. Price and I hope to see you there!

Slumdog Millionaire by Vikas Swarup

Sometimes the quest to survive gives answers to unsuspected life questions. A poor orphan is thrown in jail when he is accused of cheating because of his ability to answer the questions on a television game show. Find out in the pages of this novel if good wins over evil in one boy's quest for survival.

Join us for the discussion of this book on May 13 in the library, after school.

The Host by Stephanie Meyer

Love sends two minds "hosted" by one body on a quest for the man of their affection.

Join us for the discussion of this book on April 8 in the library, after school.

Go Ask Alice by Anonymous

The diary of a young girl who is innocently lured into the world of drugs shows the struggles she faces as her life becomes a wild roller coaster ride. Will she conquer her addiction or will her addiction conquer her?


Join us for the discussion of this book on March 11 in the library, after school

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

This novel, narrated by Death, tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a young German girl who is orphaned during World War II. Shortly after her parents' deaths, her brother, too, dies. At his funeral, Liesel steals a book that has been left behind by the grave digger. With the help of her foster father, Liesel learns to read and is soon stealing books from Nazi book-burnings and other places where books are found. Eventually, her foster family agrees to hide a young Jewish boy in their basement, and he and Liesel become friends.

For Liesel, her foster family and her friend, these are dangerous times, and these are very busy times for Death, who incidentally, is a reluctant collector of souls.

Join us for the discussion of this book on February 11 in the library, after school

The Name of the Wind - The Kingkiller Chronicle: Day One

Kvothe, a hero and villain who is presumed dead, tells his life story to Chronicler, a biographer. Learn of his quest to receive his education at “the University” while trying to discover as much as possible about the demons (Chandrian) who murdered his family. Will his magical powers be of benefit in his quest?

Join us on January 14 for the discussion of The Name of the Wind, the first novel in The Kingkiller Chronicles trilogy.

Storm Front - Book One of the Dresden Files

Join us on December 13 for the discussion of Storm Fron, the first novel in Dresden File series.

Is it just a game?

From the cover:

Recruited for military training by the world government, Ender's childhood ends the moment he enters his new home: Battle School. Among the elite recruits, Ender proves himself to be a genius among geniuses. In simulated war games, he excels. But is the pressure and loneliness taking its toll on Ender? Simulations are one thing. How will Ender perform in real combat conditions? After all, Battle School is just a game. Right?

Search for self:

As Ender trains to become a soldier, he begins to loose part of himself, and he deeply fears becoming like his worst tormentor--his brother, Peter.

This sci-fi classic will make you consider the possiblities for our future and make you examine the reality of your present.

Join us to discuss this novel on Wednesday, November 10, in the library after school.

She is on a quest for freedom.

At the age of twelve, Mende was taken captive, separated from her family and sold into slavery. The year was 1993.

Seven years later, she began her run--her quest--for freedom.

Join us to discuss her journey on October 8 after school in the library.

Happy New Year!

The first Book Club meeting of the 2008-09 school year will be Thursday, August 21, in the library after school, at which time I will reveal the first book selection. Students will determine the theme for the year and the selection committee (anyone in Book Club can be a member) will begin choosing upcoming books.

I hope to see you at the meeting!