NBS recommends kiddie adventures
The 39 Clues Cahills vs. Vespers, Book Five: Trust No One
By Linda Sue Park
P495
MANILA, Philippines - When seven members of their family were kidnapped, thirteen-year-old Dan Cahill and his older sister, Amy, got ready for the fight of their lives. But their enemy, a terrifying group known as the Vespers, remained frustratingly elusive. They stay in the shadows, picking off Cahills one by one. And now the Vespers have landed their most serious blow yet — a blow that strikes at the very heart of the Cahill family. Because Amy and Dan discover that there’s a Vesper mole in their innermost circle. Amy and Dan need to smoke out the traitor before the next hostage dies. They have just days to discover who has their back and who wants to sink a knife into it.
I FUNNY: A MIDDLE SCHOOL STORY
By James Patterson
and Chris Grabenstein
P489
Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: he wants to become the world’s greatest standup comedian — even if he doesn’t have a lot to laugh about these days. He’s new in town and stuck living with his aunt, uncle, and their evil son Stevie, a bully who doesn’t let Jamie’s wheelchair stop him from giving Jamie a good pounding every once in awhile. But Jamie doesn’t let his situation get him down. He practices his craft every day on friends, family, and the willing customers at his Uncle Frankie’s diner. When Uncle Frankie mentions a contest called The Planet’s Funniest Kid Comic, Jamie knows he has to enter. But are the judges only rewarding him out of pity because of his wheelchair, like Stevie suggests? Will Jamie ever share the secret of his troubled past instead of hiding behind his comedy act?
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, BOOK 7:THE THIRD WHEEL
By Jeff Kinney
P485
Love is in the air — but what does that mean for Greg Heffley?
A Valentine’s Day dance at Greg’s middle school has turned his world upside down. As Greg scrambles to find a date, he’s worried he’ll be left out in the cold on the big night. His best friend, Rowley, doesn’t have any prospects either, but that’s a small consolation.
An unexpected twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves Rowley the odd man out. But a lot can happen in one night, and in the end, you never know who’s going to be lucky in love.
LEGO Ninjago Brickmaster
By DK Publishing
P969
Become a Lego Brickmaster. Lego Ninjago Brickmaster promises hours of imaginative playtime and learning for your child. Watch as they find out all about building with the Lego bricks provided, using them again and again to build 15 exclusive Ninjago models. Ninjago is the newest Lego theme and features modern, rather than historical, Ninja characters and the brand new Skeleton Army. If your child loves Lego bricks, they’ll enjoy this book complete with 140 Lego bricks and two exclusive Ninjago minifigures. It’s an ideal book for Lego fans of all ages.
LEGO FRIENDS BRICKMASTER:
TREASURE HUNT IN HEARTLAKE CITY
By DK Publishing
P969
Build the adventure. With Lego Friends Brickmaster you can read and play all at the same time, creating 18 fantastic models with the help of an exciting and instructional book to guide you. Go on a real adventure with Lego Friends Brickmaster! Join the Friends on their journey and follow the fun photo scrapbook to find out what they get up to. With an exclusive minifigure, over 100 bricks, and a brand new adventure to go on, all you need is friendship, teamwork and a sprinkling of creativity to reach the end! Lego Friends Brickmaster contains fascinating facts and “Did You Know?” sections throughout and has a stylish new box design, making it the perfect present for any Lego lady.
