Want It Wednesday-Tweens

I work mostly with Teens at my library, but I also run tween programming and often do book talks and school visits with 5th grade, so I try to keep an eye out for great Tween reads as well. Here's a couple of tween reads I'm looking forward to getting my hands on this summer! I'm hoping to feature more tween books on my blog as well.

Babymouse: Dragonslayer by Jennifer Holm and Matthew Holm

Release Date: 8/25/09

About the Book: In a distant kingdom a growing darkness falls over the land. One is called to defend . . . to bring hope . . . to slay the Mighty Dragon. . . .

Could it be . . . Babymouse? Find out when Babymouse leads her fellow Mathletes in the quest of a lifetime, a death-defying fight to win back both her school’s honor and the coveted GOLDEN SLIDE RULE. Our brave young hero must face not just the evil Owlgorithms but also her own personal dragon—MATH. Destined for glory, for greatness, for bookstores and libraries everywhere . . . this is the epic adventure fans have been waiting for!

GreenBeanTeenQueen Says: I love Babymouse! I booktalk these titles all the time and can't wait to read Babymouse's newest adventure. I would totally be a dragonslayer if I could look as cute as Babymouse!

My Rotten Life: Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental Zombie

Release Date: 8/4/09

About the Book: Ten-year-old Nathan Abercrombie is having a really bad day. First, Shawna Lanchester, the prettiest girl in his class, doesn’t invite him to her party. Then he gets picked last in gym class. Things couldn’t get any worse…until he gets doused with an experimental serum that turns him into a half-dead zombie!

Nathan soon discovers that being half dead isn’t all bad. He doesn’t need any sleep, so he can stay up all night and play games online. He doesn’t feel any pain, so there’s no need to worry about Rodney the bully anymore. Still, Nathan would rather be human. Will he find a cure? Or will Nathan be half-dead forever?

GreenBeanTeenQueen Says: You know zombies are taking over when there are tween books about them!! I love David Lubar-he's hystarical! Don't believe me? Check out his humor page-scroll down for library humor, it's great! If anyone is going to write about zombies for tweens, I'm glad it's David Lubar-I can't wait to read this one!

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Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell

Rating: 5/5 Stars Genre: Realistic Fiction Release Date: 2/26/2013 Add to Goodreads About the Book: Eleanor and Park are both misfits. When new girl Eleanor sits next to Park on the bus, they don't want anything to do with each other. But over the course of the school year, things change. It starts with comic books and becomes a friendship and a romance that the two will never forget. You never forget your first love. GreenBeanTeenQueen Says: Have you ever had a book sit on your shelf that you've heard so much hype about? And you think that books sounds like it would be right up your alley, but you're in a reading slump and you're afraid to give it a try unless it fails? I knew Eleanor and Park sounded like my perfect book, but I was in such an after committee slump that I even though I knew this book would help, I just didn't want to be disappointed. I should have known better because Eleanor and Park was perfect and everything that I had hoped it wou

13 District Mockingjay Tour: District 4

Hello and welcome to District Four. I'm sorry that Finnick isn't here to be your host. I know as a member of District Four I should be cheering for my own tribute, but after watching the last two Hunger Games play out I have fallen in love with Peeta Mellark! Why do I love Peeta? He's smart, he's funny, and he's charming. He stands up for what he believes, he's loyal and he's not afraid to do what's right. He's sensitive and caring but can also be strong and kick butt. He fights for Katniss and with Katniss. Peeta is a great diplomat and he knows how to bring people together. He can also be sneaky to get what he wants. Plus, did I mention he can bake? And he's hot!! But it's not just me! We have an underground club of sorts here in District Four-Seafaring Librarians for Peeta! Here's what some of our members had to say about their love for Peeta: - Team Peeta!! I love their relationship because they balance each other perfectly. Where

AbbyMay 13, 2009 at 5:20 PM
Eeee! I love Babymouse and I didn't know what/when the next one would be! Color me excited (and pink)!
BookwormMay 13, 2009 at 6:00 PM
I love Babymouse! They're just so cute....the pink and black and white illustrations, and the fun little plots that take the reader into Babymouse's imagination!

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