Mind Games

July 16th, 2024 by Goshen Public Library No comments »

By Nora Roberts

Year of Publication: 2024

A summary from the book flap: 

The #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Identity presents a suspenseful new novel of tragedy and trauma, love and family, and the evil that awaits.

As they do each June, the Foxes have driven the winding roads of Appalachia to drop off their children for a two-week stay at their grandmother’s. Here, twelve-year-old Thea can run free and breathe in the smells of pine and fresh bread and Grammie’s handmade candles. But as her parents head back to suburban Virginia, they have no idea they’re about to cross paths with a ticking time bomb.

Back in Kentucky, Thea and her grandmother Lucy both awaken from the same nightmare. And though the two have never discussed the special kind of sight they share, they know as soon as their tearful eyes meet that something terrible has happened.

The kids will be staying with Grammie now in Redbud Hollow, and thanks to Thea’s vision, their parents’ killer will spend his life in supermax. Over time, Thea will make friends, build a career, find love. But that ability to see into minds and souls still lurks within her, and though Grammie calls it a gift, it feels more like a curse―because the inmate who shattered her childhood has the same ability. Thea can hear his twisted thoughts and witness his evil acts from miles away. He knows it, and hungers for vengeance. A long, silent battle will be waged between them―and eventually bring them face to face, and head to head…

Goshen Public Library call number: LP ROBERTS (BOOK)

Flyboys

July 15th, 2024 by Goshen Public Library No comments »

Year of Release: 2014

A summary from Amazon: 

In 1914; “The Great War” – WWI – began in Europe. By 1917; the Allied powers of France; England; Italy and others were on the ropes against the German juggernaut. Some altruistic young Americans disagreed with the war. They volunteered to fight alongside their counterparts in France; some in the infantry; some in the Ambulance Corps. A handful of others had a different idea: they decided to learn how to fly. The first of them – a squadron of only 38 – became known as the Lafayette Escadrille. This is their story. Forced to abandon his family’s ranch; Blaine Rawlings finds his future in a newsreel chronicling the adventures of young aviators in France. At a small train station in rural Nebraska; William Jensen promises to make his family proud. In New York; spoiled Briggs Lowry embarks on a trans-Atlantic passage. Meanwhile; in France; black expatriate boxer; Eugene Skinner; vows to repay his debt to his adopted racially tolerant country. Together; these American boys arrive at an aerodrome in France; eager to learn how to fly. What they didn’t realize was that they were about to embark on a great; romantic adventure; becoming the world’s first combat pilots.

Goshen Public Library call number: DVD-A (VISUAL MATERIAL)

The Racc Pack

July 13th, 2024 by Goshen Public Library No comments »

By Stephanie Cooke

Year of Publication: 2024

A summary from Goodreads: 

Live life in the trash lane with this first entry in a hilarious middle grade graphic novel series about a family of sneaky raccoons from graphic novel superstars Stephanie Cooke and Whitney Gardner!

Meet the Bin family, a trio of raccoons in the risky business of dumpster diving for all their needs. With Dusty’s brains, ReRe’s muscle, and Scraps’s gadgets (please don’t tell him he’s almost definitely an opossum), the Binses are determined to leave no garbage bin unturned in their pursuit of the tastiest, most delicious trash they can find.

When the family discovers a new upscale grocery store that’s throwing away their perfectly good food at the end of each day, the Binses hatch a heist so daring it’ll have them rolling in garbage all winter long. But a critter-despising CEO, Jeff Beans, and the high-tech defense system he’s installed means liberating that trash is going to take all the skills the Racc Pack have…and maybe some help from a cat burglar with a mysterious past.

Goshen Public Library call number: JF COOKE (GRAPHIC NOVEL)

Grenade

July 12th, 2024 by Goshen Public Library No comments »

By Alan Gratz

Year of Publication: 2024

A summary from Goodreads: 

Here it is! The hugely anticipated follow-up to Gratz’s NYT bestselling, critically acclaimed phenomenon REFUGEE. This is another searing and heart-pounding look at kids making their way through war. A New York Times bestseller! It’s 1945, and the world is in the grip of war. Hideki lives on the island of Okinawa, near Japan. When WWII crashes onto his shores, Hideki is drafted into the Blood and Iron Student Corps to fight for the Japanese army. He is handed a grenade and a set of Don’t come back until you’ve killed an American soldier. Ray, a young American Marine, has just landed on Okinawa. He doesn’t know what to expect — or if he’ll make it out alive. He just knows that the enemy is everywhere. Hideki and Ray each fight their way across the island, surviving heart-pounding ambushes and dangerous traps. But when the two of them collide in the middle of the battle, the choices they make in that instant will change everything. From the acclaimed author of Refugee comes this high-octane story of how fear can tear us apart, and how hope can tie us back together.

Goshen Public Library call number: YF GRATZ (BOOK-YA)

Axolotl Facts For Kids

July 11th, 2024 by Goshen Public Library No comments »

By Boris Walker

Year of Publication: 2023

A summary from Goodreads: 

Dive into the curious world of axolotls and learn fascinating facts about these amphibians.

Do you know where axolotls live in nature?

Did you know that axolotls behave differently in different circumstances?

Would you like to learn how axolotls grow, what they eat, and how they contribute to their habitat?

Whether you have an axolotl as a pet and would like to know more about them or are simply curious about these animals, this book will help you learn plenty of interesting facts about them.

In this book you understand what axolotls are and what makes them so unique. Learn where axolotls live and why they call this place their home. Understand the importance of their natural habitat. Discover how axolotls live, what they eat, and how they move around in their habitat. Learn about their distinctive traits, personalities, and behavior patterns to understand them better. Explore the remarkable growth stages of an axolotl from an egg to an adult. Know how axolotls reproduce .Explore the role of axolotls in aquatic ecosystems and how they contribute to their habitat. Engage in fun activities to discover even more marvelous facts about axolotls.
Packed with comprehensive information and tons of pictures illustrating axolotl facts and behaviors, this book is perfect for satisfying a child’s curiosity about these fascinating amphibians.

Goshen Public Library call number: J597.85 WALKER (PBK) (BOOK-J)