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The Homeward Bounders, by Diana Wynne Jones; Reviewed by Leah Merrill

In this high stakes science fiction novel from the ever inventive Ms. Jones, twelve year old Jamie Hamilton discovers a secret he should never have known. His world-and every other world-is just a game played by the mysterious demon "Them." Wars are played out in turns, and the loss of life is dependant on the toss of dice.

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The Gathering, by Michael Carroll; Reviewed by Anne Hentzen

This book is about a group of young superheroes. Colin-the son of Titan, a flying superhero, and Energy, a superhero who can control energy- are dealing with identity issues. Danny is the son of Quantum, who predicted that he would lead a war against humans. Danny saw the prophecy as well, and is frightened by the vividness of the vision, including the mechanical arm. Renata, aka Diamond, is a superhuman who has been frozen for 10 years, has just woken up and has lost ten years without aging.

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Vote for up to 3 of your favorite books from last year! Voting is open from August 24 - September 18, 2009 to readers from ages 12 to 18. Vote now!

Check out the 2009 book nominees listed below. These books were nominated by members of teen book groups in fifteen school and public libraries around the country, including our very own Trails Teens at the Trails West Branch!

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Express Yourself! Teen Summer Reading Program
June 8, Express Yourself SR Kickoff Party: Roof top concert Featuring The Whomping Willows! With KC Teen Bands, Roving Way, Sour Apple Surgery and Prowl the Sky!

Express Yourself & Make Your Own Crafts:
Every Weds. 2-3 pm
Materials & snacks provided

June 10 Express Yourself Journals and Beaded Bookmarks
June 17 Tie Dye
June 24 CD Clocks

July 1 Mini Cork Boards
July 8 Canvass book bags
July 15 Hardware Jewelry and Gems
July 22 Terrariums
July 29 Express Yourself Craft Wrap-Up!

Free Movie Fridays! 2-4 pm

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June 8, Express Yourself SR Kickoff Party: Roof top concert Featuring the Whomping Willows! With KC Teen Bands, Roving Way, Sour Apple Surgery and Prowl the Sky!

Express Yourself & Make Your Own Crafts:
Every Weds. 2-3 pm
Materials & snacks provided

June 10 Express Yourself Journals and Beaded Bookmarks
June 17 Tie Dye
June 24 CD Clocks

July 1 Mini Cork Boards
July 8 Canvass book bags
July 15 Hardware Jewelry and Gems
July 22 Terrariums
July 29 Express Yourself Craft Wrap-Up!

Free Movie Fridays! 2-4 pm
June 12 Feature Movie: Freedom Writer's Diary
June 19
June 26

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Express Yourself & Make Your Own:
Every Weds. 2-3 pm
Materials & snacks provided

June 3, Express Yourself Journals
June 10 Beaded Bookmarks
June 17 Tie Dye
June 24 CD Clocks

July 1 Mini Cork Boards
July 8 Canvass book bags
July 15 Hardware Jewelry and Gems
July 22 Terrariums
July 29 Express Yourself Craft Wrap-Up!

Tally has finally become a Pretty and loving it but when she meets someone who makes her feel different she set out on a quest to find the truth of the Pretties but what she finds makes her want to be a little Special!

Chaves- Grade 10 Central High School

The story is a guys is infected with a virus that if he kiss anybody the will turn into savage beast, but the virus gave him power so he can hunt, stop and saving lifes or so he thought.

Chaves- Grade 10 Central High School

September 3, 1957 wasn't a good first day of school in Little Rock, Arkansas. On that day a court ordered attempt to disegregate the schools in the South nine black students were sent to Central High School and when they got to the door they were met by alot of soliers.

Brionna- Grade 10 Central High School

Mia is a junior but everything is going terribly worng hearing news from her boyfriend Michael, he sould be leaving for Japan for a year. Now Mia have to convince Michael to stay.

Jasmine- Grade 9 Central High School

The book is about three different type of worlds ugly, pretty, and specials and Tally live inthe world of the Uglies wishing that she could be a Pretty, but when she get her wish what would it cost?

Chaves- Grade 10 Central High School