1. New Year, New Series/Books!!! 7th Grade
January 2018 Booktalks

2. Life as We Knew It by Susan Pfeffer
This is the first in a series of 4 interconnected books
The protagonist is Miranda, typical 15 year old girl with typical teenage problems (school, divorced parents, peers, etc)
The book begins when everyone is awaiting a “big event”---a meteor hitting the moon
It is a common occurrence and what causes the moon’s craters
Neighbors arrange viewing parties and teachers assign papers on the topic---Miranda has to write 3 separate ones!
Scientists miscalculated---widespread tsunamis, flooding, tidal waves, loss of power, death, destruction, etc…
Told through Miranda’s diaries over almost the course of a year

3. Legend by Marie Lu
Book one in a dystopian trilogy, great for fans of Divergent/Maze Runner
Two teens from very different worlds will cross paths in a place where secrets kill
Can they work together to uncover the secrets and save the ones they love most?
Fan-made trailer

4. Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
Will’s brother has been shot and killed and Will is drowning in sorrow
But what keeps him going are THE RULES
1. Crying-Don’t. No matter what.
2. Snitching-Don’t. No matter what.
3. Revenge-Do. No Matter what.
But bullets miss. You can get the wrong guy. You can ruin lives, including your own.
Told in verse, over the course of 60 seconds and 7 elevator floors, you will meet many influential people in Will’s life
Excerpt read by the author

5. Norse Myths-Tales of Odin, Thor, and Loki Written by K
Norse Myths-Tales of Odin, Thor, and Loki Written by K. Crossley-Holland
Overview of Gods, Goddesses, Dwarfs, and Giants
Over 15 Norse myths included
Great for fans of Rick Riordan, and super-hero movies!
Learn the ‘REAL’ stories behind the screen and novel depictions
Also includes a glossary of terms, illustrations, and more!

6. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
Tells the story of the Murry family, who are all missing their father---a physicist who has disappeared
Winner of the 1963 Newbery Medal, with a movie coming out in March
Choose your format to read---traditional novel, graphic novel, or BOTH!

7. The Newest Addition to the Fisher Household….
Penny Lane!