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Adventurous Books Add
Spice to September
By Hollie Parry
This month’s books will take readers
across the galaxy, solving a kidnapping, and braving Brazil
as an LDS missionary. There’s fun and adventure all the way.
Starcross by Philip Reeve
A sequel to the Victorian Space Adventure
Larklight, Starcross is a continuation of the adventures
of Arthur Mumby and his prim and proper British sister, Myrtle.
Arthur, Myrtle, and their mother are invited by Sir Waverly to join
him on holiday to the hotel Starcross, while their space home is
being renovated. Anticipating a quiet vacation, the Mumbys travel
across the galaxy for some rest and relaxation.
Once they land at Starcross, they encounter
suspicious guests, strange hats, and none other than the pirate
Jack Havoc in disguise. True to form, Art and Myrtle are launched
into a race against evil creatures that not only inhibit their ability
to stay alive, but threaten the safety of their beloved British
Empire.
Written in the subtle, clever humor
of Reeve, Starcross is an amusing read for all ages. I
especially liked this book after reading Larklight. Scheduled
for release in October 2007.
The Chaos Code by Justin
Richards
The Chaos Code was a wonderful
find for me. I enjoyed this book for many reasons; the foremost
being a book with a male main character that was strong, impulsive,
and clean-cut.
Matt comes home from school to spend
the holidays with his mom. Once he arrives he finds out that his
mother has been called away for work and that he will be spending
the holidays with his father. Although Matt loves his father, his
scatter-brained life and odd ways promise to create a long and boring
holiday for Matt.
Matt arrives at his father’s home to
find the cottage lights on, but no sign of his father. Upon the
mysterious arrival of a letter, Matt realizes that his father has
not forgotten about him, but has been kidnapped. Armed with cryptic
clues, left by his father, Matt embarks on a fast-paced, white-knuckle
adventure to rescue his father and solve an ancient mystery.
A fabulous read for all teens, especially
young men who like to read about intrigue and adventure. Scheduled
for release October 2007.
First Day by
Allyson Braithwaite Condie
Click to Buy
 First
Day is a sequel to Yearbook (see Meridian
Magazine review here.
In this LDS novel, four young adults find themselves in a battle
of sorts, trying to find their own way through four very different
situations. Andrea is a pre-med college student who is finding
herself filled with doubts and uncertainty about the return of her
missionary and her chosen career.
Far away in Brazil,
Elder Beckett (Ethan) embarks on his full-time mission for the Church.
Despite his willingness to serve he struggles with the language,
the disappointments, and (gasp) some of his companions. Although
Ethan has a strong testimony to share, he just can’t seem to get
the message across in the way he would like. He knows why he came
on a mission, but faces many obstacles and frustrations.
Joel Hammond is a student at BYU with
a girlfriend he thinks he loves and a few options of where to attend
graduate school. Joel has all but finalized his school decision
when he makes an obligatory visit to Cornell in Ithaca,
New York. Once at Cornell he realizes that
the
Lord may have a different plan in mind
that may change Joel’s entire life.
Finally, Caterina Giovanni is a high
school senior wrestling with the decision of what to do after graduation.
With a choice between two good colleges, Caterina battles within
herself to know the best place to go.
First Day is a well-written,
wonderful LDS novel with conflict and resolution that many teens
can relate to. I recommend this book for older teens and adults
alike.
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