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Top Five Freshman Fiction Favorites 1.Hunger Games Series – Suzanne Collins 2.Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Jeff Kinney 3.The Bluford Series – Various Authors 4.Percy Jackson & the Olympians Series – Rick Riordan 5.Twilight Series – Stephanie Meyer and The Help – Kathryn Stockett

Fiction Genres: Adventure Thrillers Fast-paced action Suspense Examples: -The Devil and His Boy by Anthony Horowitz -Life of Pi by Yann Martel -Maximum Ride series by James Patterson Fic (Adv) Wil

Fiction Genres: Contemporary Realistic events Modern setting Examples: -Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson -Airhead by Meg Cabot -Clique series by Lisi Harrison Fic (Con) Hop

Fiction Genre: Fantasy Magic Supernatural creatures Good vs. evil Examples: -Dragon Avenger by E.E. Knight -Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling -Artimis Fowl Series by Eoin Colfer Fic (Fan) Pat

Fiction Genres: Historical Fiction Fictional accounts of historic figures, events Examples: -Atonement by Ian McEwan, -Copper Sun by Sharon Draper -Dear America series by various authors Fic (His) Wei

Fiction Genres: Horror Scary Paranormal Evil Examples: -Chronicles of Vladimir Todd by Heather Brewer -City of Bones by Cassandra Clare -Cirque du Freak Series by Darren Shan Fic (Hor) Atw

Fiction Genre: Multicultural Characters from diverse cultures African-American, Latino, Native American, etc. Examples: -The First Part Last by Angela Johnson -Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan -Diva Series by Victoria Christopher Murray Fic (Mul) Ric

Fiction Genres: Mystery Figure out unsolved puzzle/crime/ event Examples: -The Madness Underneath by Maureen Johnson -Burning Blue by Paul Griffin -Micky Bolitar Series by Harlen Coben Fic (Mys) She

Fiction Genres: Religion Religious faith central to plot and theme Examples: -A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving -Thr3e by Ted Decker -Left Behind series by Tim LaHaye Fic (Rel) Rob

Fiction Genres: Romance Love stories Relationships/ Dating/Crushes Happy endings Examples: -The Secrets of Boys by Hailey Abbot -Dream by Jeanine Le Ny -Romance books by Nicholas Sparks Fic (Rom) Elk

Fiction Genres: Science Fiction Science/technology Other worlds/planets/ dimensions Examples: -Uglies by Scott Westerfield -Divergent by Veronica Roth -Star Wars series by various authors Fic (Sci) Col

Fiction Genres: Sports Athletic events/ characters Examples: -Unstoppable by Tim Green -Game by Walter Dean Myers -Sports books by Mike Lupica Fic (Spo) Deu

Graphic Novels Book-length comics Manga, Comics, Superheros, etc… Examples: -Foxtrot Sundaes, a Foxtrot Collection by Bill Amend -Daredevil by Mark Waid -Chibi Vampire series by Tohru Kagesaki Kir

New Books, Magazines, Playaways, and MP3 Books New Books (Fiction) Magazines (New and Archive) Playaways (Mostly Fiction) MP3 Audio Books (Mostly Fiction) List of Books on MP3 Player posted on Wall by Desk or in Catalog Under SanDisk MP3 Player ABP Fic Gru Rea 780 MP3

Nook E-Readers 13 Color Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi disabled) 10 Fiction Nooks by Genre (Adv, Con, Fan, His, Hor, Mul, Mys, Rom, Sci, and Spo) 1 Non Fiction Nook on Variety of Topics (Sports, Music, etc…) 2 Graphic Novel Nooks (Manga and Marvel Comics) List of Nook Books by Nook Posted on Wall by Desk Search Nook Book on Catalog for Entire List of Nook Books Two week check-out Parent permission Forms at desk Renew if not on Hold – Need New Form $1 Late Fee per Day Electronic Book: E-NBook Nook 10

Student Equipment 4 Mini Laptops 11 Flip Camcorders 2 Digital Cameras 3 Day Limit $1 Late Fee Per Day Teacher & Parent Permission Required Form at Desk Renew if Not on Hold – Need New Form

General Check Out Policies 3 Item Limit Circulation Loan Period – 14 Days New Magazines/Some Reference – Overnight Late Fees – 5 Cents Day/Book – $1 Day/Equipment and Nook No Check Out for Over Dues and Fines over $1 Renew (Avoid Late Fees) – Can Renew without Book in Hand Flash Drives Too!

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