The Familiars/ Dead City

Anu recommends The Familiars by Andrew Jacobson and Adam Jay Epstein.  This book is about an orphan cat, Aldwyn, who is chosen by a young wizard, Jack, to be his familiar.  Aldwyn claims to be magical, but the other familiars quickly determine he is not telling the truth.  When Jack and two young wizards are captured by the evil queen of Vastia, Aldwyn and the other familiars set out on a journey with magical adventures and hilarious mishaps in order to save the young wizards from the evil queen.  Anu says, "I like The Familiars because it's about witches and wizards going on quests with animals, who are their companions.  I like books with magic and powers!"  This is the first book in the series, and it can be found at RSMS library.

Nicholas recommends Dead City by James Ponti.  Molly Bigelow is not your typical tween.  She is a student at the Metropolitan Institute of Science and Technology, but she is also a zombie hunter.  Molly is one of the most feared zombie hunters in New York City thanks to her deceased mother's gifts that were passed down to her.  Now, Molly finally has a fierce and loyal group of friends, the Omega, who join her on action-packed adventures to save New York City from zombies.  Nicholas said, "I like it because it is suspenseful and action-packed with lots of cliffhangers."  This book is the first in a series and can be located at Mrs. Baker's classroom library. 

Mrs. Baker's Blurb: Presidents's Day

Presidents' Day is Monday!  NO SCHOOL!  This Presidents' Day pick up a good book about a past president and learn.  James Swanson has written fantastic books about presidents.  I recommend "The President Has Been Shot!" about the death of President John F. Kennedy and Chasing Lincoln's Killer about significant events in the death of Abraham Lincoln.  James Swanson does extensive research before writing, and he produces surburb literature!  Check it out!