One of the best books I have ever read is "The Book Thief" by Marcus Zusack. Is is one of the new books that have been added to the TMS middle school collection. If you like World War II historical fiction and very interesting characters, this is a book you should read. Some of the other new titles include:

"The Legend of Bass Reeves" a new book by favorite author Gary Paulsen. This book is a winner for Paulsen fans. It is the "true and fictional account of the most valiant marshal in the west."

For adventure and action lovers Will Hobbs books "Crossing the Wire" is the story of Victor Flores a boy from Mexico who must leave his home and family and "cross the wire" into the United States. This book is reveals the struggles and despair of those who live south of the United States.

Another great mystery full of action and adventure is the new books by best-selling author who wrote the Alex Rider series, Anthony Horowitz. "Raven's Gate" is the first book in the "Gatekeepers" series. Read this suspense-filled book to discover why Matt is given a choice to choose between jail and living with an old lady named Mrs. Deverill in the remote town of Lesser Malling.

Mystery lovers will also enjoy the new spine-tingling and nail-biting suspense-filled book "The Clue of the Linoleum Lederhosen" by thriller writer M. T. Anderson.

Fantasy lovers will not be disappointed by Eva Ibbostson's latest "The Beasts of Clawstone Castle". Discover what happens to Madlyn and Rollo when their parents go off on a trip to America and they are sent to live Great-aunt and great uncle at Clawstone Castle. The ancient and crumbling castle said to be haunted.

Skaters will enjoy the new Street Skateboarding: Endless Grinds and Slides. This is an instructional look at curb tricks by Evan Goodfellow.

Hope to see you soon!