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Book Trailer for THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE by David Wroblewski Trailer created by Nancy McIntyre

Check out this trailer for the book THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE, by David Wroblewski. The book is appropriate for high school students and there is an AR quiz available for it. The trailer was created by Nancy McIntyre, who is the librarian at Stephenville High School. Check out her blog at: http://svillelibrarylady.edublogs.org/

Trailer for DARKWING by Kenneth Oppel Created by Analine Johnson

Check out this trailer, created by Analine Johnson, of Laredo, Texas. If you'd like to view her blog, go to: http://centeno.edublogs.org/

Book Trailer for Savvy, by Ingrid Law, Created by Analine Johnson

Check out this trailer, created by Analine Johnson, of Laredo, Texas. If you'd like to view her blog, go to: http://centeno.edublogs.org/

Middle School Books with Trailers

High School Books That Have Trailers

Trailer for SOMEONE NAMED EVA by Joan M. Wolf Trailer Created by Analine Johnson

Check out this trailer, created by Analine Johnson, of Laredo, Texas. If you'd like to view her blog, go to: http://centeno.edublogs.org/

BATTLE OF THE BANDS posted by Addie B., Senior

BATTLE OF THE BANDS
by K.L. Denman
AR: Yes
Interest Level: Upper Grades

One band's dream to rule the stage, one romance gone bad, one romance that may or may not happen, and jealousy rule the plot of Battle of the Bands, as well as death, soul-searching, and friendship. It is easy and fun to read. Whether you are a boy or girl, you will find yourself laughing at the thoughts of Jay, the main character.

Book Trailer for LUV YA BUNCHES by Lauren Myracle Trailer Created by Mrs. Schauer

Check out this book trailer for Lauren Myracle's newest book, LUV YA BUNCHES, which will be available in bookstores on October 1st. The target audience for this one is "tween girls," but heck, I'm 42 and I LOVED it!

For a detailed review of the book, click on the following: Review of LUV YA BUNCHES

It is also viewable in full screen at: Full Screen of Trailer

I had a fantastic time creating this trailer, because I was fortunate enough to be able to get the author's input along every step of it's creation. Lauren Myracle is a brilliant author who knows exactly what teens and tweens are looking for in books. I am honored to say, "Hey! I know her!" I hope you enjoy the trailer, and that you'll read this book once it's published.

ON VINEY'S MOUNTAIN by Joan Donaldson Blog Entry by Amannda Murie, PHS Sophomore

ON VINEY'S MOUNTAIN, by Joan Donaldson
AR: Not Yet--book is slated to be published on October 1st
Interest Level: Middle Grades and Up

I was twitchy all day Saturday because I was busy most of the day around the house when all I wanted to do was go out to our barn and sit atop the hay and have this book with me.

ON VINEY'S MOUNTAIN, by Joan Donaldson is a tale about Viney, a sixteen year old girl who has the odd view for the era that she can take care of herself and her mountain without the help of a man. This changes whensettlers start coming to builda town, which has an effect on Viney's mountain. At first she looks at this negatively becasue they are ruining her home. Then, she meets Charlie--and falls in love.

This is one of the few books that are entwined with history that I've truely enjoyed and it left me thinking about the lesson of Viney's experience. Viney...many people (including me) can relate to her easily because at some point in life, everyone goes through the confusion and turmoil of trying to figure out exactly what they want.

Donaldson's setting and plot are in essence simple. A beginning settlement and the trouble that follows, and Viney's love story in the mix make it easy to follow; but how she describes this through a first person perspective gives it the complexity that makes this book unique. Her writing is fluent and clean, never being being so simple that it becomes boring, or so complex that it requires the reader to have to fully concentrate on deciphering the vocabulary. This book was slow only in the first chapter, but then it had me until I finished it. I hope to see this book , published and on the shelves at PHS so others can enjoy this wonderful story that Joan Donaldson has created.

THE CHOSEN ONE, by Carol Lynch Williams Trailer created by Sherry Thompson

Check out this FANTASTIC book trailer for THE CHOSEN ONE, by Carol Lynch Williams. The trailer was created by Sherry Thompson, librarian at Flower Mound High School, in Flower Mound, Texas. There is also a blog entry for this book: http://pettushs.blogspot.com/2009/05/chosen-one-by-carol-lynch-williams.html

There is an AR quiz available, and the interest level is for Upper Grades.

ON VINEY'S MOUNTAIN by Joan Donaldson Blog Entry by Carol Riley Cain, PHS English Teacher

ON VINEY'S MOUNTAIN
by Joan Donaldson
Blog Post: Carol Riley Cain, PHS English Teacher
AR: Not Yet
Interest Level: Middle Grades and Up
NOT PUBLISHED YET....WILL HAVE BOOK IN OCTOBER

Take a 16-year-old “spinster”, drop her smack dab into the Cumberland Mountains of Tennessee in 1879, and you have the premise of On Viney’s Mountain by Joan Donaldson. In spite of it being a Young Adult book, it is engaging and captivating for all readers. Told completely from the point of view of Viney, the spinster in question, this story will capture your interest before you finish the first chapter.

Viney, the youngest of three siblings, has been raised by her aunts after her mother dies in childbirth and her father leaves the mountain. Now that they are grown, these three teens live in their father’s cabin and work hard to support themselves. Viney is unusually independent for a girl of the 1800s, and does not think all women have to marry. She is determined never to be like her older sister, who can’t wait to marry, and has hopes of finding a suitable mate in the group of settlers.

Filled with a deep love for her mountains and the nature around her, Viney harbors strong opinions when that nature is encroached upon by a group of English immigrants, intent upon creating an Utopian settlement practically in Viney’s back yard. Determined to do what ever it takes to rid her community of these encroachers, Viney is quite taken aback when she finds herself with feelings for one of the settlers.

The author’s realistic writing style combined with the use of authentic dialect throughout the story made me feel as if I was watching a movie. I was sad when it ended, as you will be if you read this book. I wanted to read more. Will we find a sequel in the future? Do we get to discover if Charlie returns to wed Viney? Only the author can tell.

Book Trailer for THE GRAVEYARD BOOK, by Neil Gaiman Trailer created by Dayna and Karin Greene

Check out this trailer for THE GRAVEYARD BOOK, by Neil Gaiman. The trailer was created by Dayna and Karen Green of Comstock ISD in Comstock, Texas. Click on the following link to visit their library page: Comstock ISD Virtual Library

This book has an AR quiz and the interest level is middle grades and up. Enjoy!

Trailer for THE LAB by Jack Heath Trailer by Robin Henry

Check out this trailer for THE LAB, by Jack Heath. The trailer was created by Robin Henry. Mrs. Henry is the librarian at Wakeland High School in Frisco, Texas. Visit their blog at: http://wakelandlibrary.wordpress.com/

AR: Yes Interest Level: Middle Grades

Trailer for THE POISON APPLES, by Lily Archer Trailer created by Kristy Unger

Check out this trailer for the book POISON APPLES, by Katy Archer. It was created by Kristy Unger. This book has an AR quiz and is appropriate for middle grades and up. Enjoy!

SKELLIG, by David Almond Trailer Created by Miss Briggs

Check out this amazing trailer for the book SKELLIG, by David Almond, created by Miss Briggs who is the librarian at Dexter and Brownville-Glen Elementary Schools, which are located in Brownville, New York. There is an AR quiz available for this book.

Book Trailer about BOOK TRAILERS! Created by Teacher Tube member "Mubarama"

Check out this trailer that was created to generate interest in the creation of book trailers.

Book Trailer for MAYBELLE IN THE SOUP by Katie Speck Trailer created by Teacher Tube member "Mubarama"

Check out this trailer for the book MAYBELLE IN THE SOUP, by Katie Speck. The trailer was created by Teacher Tube member "Mubarama" and I will post more info about her as soon as she sends it to me. Enjoy! This book is appropriate for Elementary students.

Book Trailer for SCARY STORIES created by Rebecca Baker

Check out this book trailer for SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK, created by Rebecca Baker. This book is appropriate for middle school students and there is an AR quiz available. Enjoy!

RULES, by Cynthia Lord Trailer Created by Jill Suarez

Check out this book trailer for the book RULES, by Cynthia Lord. The trailer was created by Jill Suarez, who works at Whittier Health Science Academy, in San Antonio, and the book is intended for middle and high school students. Enjoy!

THE BOOK OF ONE HUNDRED TRUTHS, by Julie Schumacher

Check out this trailer for THE BOOK OF ONE HUNDRED TRUTHS, by Julie Schumacher. There is an AR quiz available for this book, and the intended audience is 5th grade and up. Enjoy!

LUV YA BUNCHES by Lauren Myracle Posted by Mrs. Schauer

LUV YA BUNCHES

by Lauren Myracle

NOT PUBLISHED YET--WILL HAVE A COPY IN OCTOBER

AR: See Above!

I was EVER SO fortunate enough to get my hands on an advanced copy of Lauren Myracle's newest book so that Ashlynn and I could read it. I have to be honest and say that I loved, loved, LOVED this book and think it will be a hit with every 4th-7th grade girl who gets her hands on it. (I think some of the older girls will love it too--I am 42 and I thought it rocked!) As soon as it is published, I will order a couple of copies of it for both of the Pettus libraries. (Psssst for now, though, if you ask nicely, I'll let ya borrow my ARC!)

This is the story of four fifth grade girls named Violet, Katie Rose, Camilla and Yasaman. They don't have a whole lot in common with each other, but they are each going through their own private misery, and drama ensues when their paths cross and their stories merge.

It's also the story of Modessa and Quin, but I don't want to talk a lot about them, because they are SO INCREDIBLY hateful that I don't want to waste my time on them! (If you've seen the movie "Mean Girls" think Regina George and you've got the idea)

I don't want to give away any of the story, and if I write too much, then that's exactly what I'll end up doing, so I'll just say that this book is for you if:

• You are a "tween" girl or older
• You have ever had to deal with a mean girl
• You have ever felt like you don't fit in because of your family, your religion, the color of your skin, or for any other reason at all
• You are clumsy and awkward (even just a little)
• You are popular, but you're afraid people will find out you're really a dork on the inside
• You like chatting online with your friends
• You want to have a MySpace of Facebook but you're not old enough and your parents won't let you
• You've read TTYL, TTFN, or L8RG8R (There's a tiny cameo appearance by one of the minor characters from that series)
• You like to laugh

I have already said it, but I really loved the book. Lauren Myracle is one of my favorite authors of books for teens and tweens. She does such a fantastic job of capturing the voice and emotions of her characters that the reader develops a personal relationship with each and every one of them.

I predict this one will be a HUGE HIT! You did it again, Lauren!! You rock!!!!!!