Here are this week’s reviews!
Beating Heart: A Ghost Story
By: A.M Jenkins
When 17-year-old Evan moves into the Victorian house his mother has remodeled, he gradually realizes that someone else still inhabits his room. He dismisses the thought, yet he continues to be haunted by dreams of a young woman with fine, pale hair who matches the picture he finds in a box hidden in his room. As days and weeks pass, his nightly dreams begins to take a toll on his real-life relationship with Carrie, his girlfriend of two years. Chapters alternate between the narrative of Evan’s life, feelings, and relationships, and free verse poetry depicting the ghostly girl’s thoughts about Evan, to whom she has transferred her love.
Goss Scale: 8/10
This was a very quick read, and I really liked how the text alternated between Evan and Cora. I do not usually read books with free verse poetry, but this book was highly enjoyable!
Memiors of a Teenage Amnesiac
By: Gabrielle Zevin
Naomi Porter wakes up in hospital after falling down the steps at school and hitting her head very badly. She learns that her parents have divorced and that she isn’t talking to her mother, or her father’s fiancée. She also learns that her boyfriend, a tennis ace, is not the boy who sat with her at the hospital, and that she hangs out with a bunch of snobs that the new Naomi doesn’t like very much.
So, who does she like? James, the boy who took her to hospital, but who has a disturbing past and his own problems? Will, her co-editor on the school’s yearbook, and best buddy, who makes CD mixes for her and who is passionate about the job and maybe about her? And how does she sort out the problems she doesn’t remember having? Or is this a chance to start again, with family and friends? Then again, what if she remembers it all?
Goss Scale: 8/10
If you liked Zevin’s other book Elsewhere, then you will love this book. Interesting, funny and fast paced, this is a great read for grades 9-12
Very often I am asked what books are new and interesting to read in the library. Hopefully this weekly book review will help students and parents see what is new and exciting in the Heatly Library!
This week I chose to read two new and interesting books that I hope others will find as enjoyable as I did!
Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos
By: R.L LaFevers
Theo Throckmorton is in big trouble. The 11-year-old lives in London in 1906 and spends most of her time in a museum headed by her father and filled with objects from her mother’s archaeological expeditions to Egypt. Bossy and clever, the girl constantly worries that her work obsessed parents who ignore and neglect her will be destroyed by the ancient curses that only she can see. When her mother returns from her latest trip with an amulet inscribed with curses so powerful they could unleash the Serpents of Chaos and destroy the British Empire, Theo finds herself caught up in a mystery filled with adventure and danger. In the end, Theo must confront her enemies alone, deep in an Egyptian tomb where she will make some very surprising discoveries.
If you are a fan of mysteries, and historical fiction, this is a very humerous and well-written book that you will not be able to put down!
Goss Scale: 8/10
Fablehaven
By: Brandon Mull
For centuries mystical creatures of all description were gathered into a hidden area called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary survives today as one of the last places of true magic. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite.
Kendra and her brother, Seth, have no idea that their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven. Inside the gated woods, ancient laws keep relative order among greedy trolls, mischievous satyrs, plotting witches, spiteful imps, and jealous fairies. However, when the rules get broken — Seth is a bit too curious and reckless for his own good — powerful forces of evil are unleashed, and Kendra and her brother face the greatest challenge of their lives. To save their family, Fablehaven, and perhaps even the world, Kendra and Seth must find the courage to do what they fear most.
I could not put this book down! A very exciting and quick read, Anyone who is a fan of fantasy will enjoy this book! Fablehaven is the 1st book in a series - Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening Star, and Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow Plague follow where the first installment left off.
Goss Scale: 10/10 - LOVED IT!
Raema Gillam - Kindergarten
Eliza Arasim - 1st Grade
Vincent Scott - 2nd Grade
Melissa Darmetko - 3rd Grade
Nina McClenos - 4th Grade
Cayla Heffern - 5th Grade
Samantha Rogers - 6th Grade
The Library Students of the Month Pizza Party will be held on:
Wednesday, April 9th in the Library!
On Tuesday, March 4th Heatly held the 1st Annual Dr. Seuss Family Celebration Night. This program included Dr. Seuss activities, and elementary students reading Dr. Seuss favorites such as: Green Eggs and Ham, Go, Dog, Go, and The Foot Book. Mrs. Sencer and Mrs. Mason were kind enough to read another Dr. Seuss favorite, Oh, The Places You’ll Go!.
I would like to give a special thanks to all the Heatly Staff and parents would made this night a huge success!
Also, a very special thank you to Ms. Martin fo arranging such a wonderful night!
Photos of Dr. Seuss Night will be uploaded soon!
Kindergarten - Grace Bendon
1st Grade - Kane Connery
2nd Grade - John Kelsey
3rd Grade - Schuyler Spoon
4th Grade - Jacob Paul
5th Grade - Matthew Etman
6th Grade - Chris Brownell
Congratuations to all the February Library Students of the Month! A Pizza Party Celebration will be held for the winners on March 5th!
Conor O’Brien - Kindergarten
Michaela Salazar - 1st Grade
Brianna Rowe - 2nd Grade
Cody Zennaiter - 3rd Grade
Kourtney Garmley - 4th Grade
Samanatha Williams - 5th Grade
Kayla Carey - 6th Grade
Congratulations to all of our Students of the Month! They are all invited to the “Library Student of the Month ONLY Pizza Party” on Thursday Januray 24th!
Each month a student from each class will be chosen as the Library Student of the Month. The student chosen shows repect for the library and the books, and shows responsibility during library time. The winners will have a pizza party picnic on Wednesday 12/19 (K-2 winners) or Thursday 12/20 (3-6 winners).
Congratulations to the November Library Students of the Month!
Kindergarten - Kierra Hope
1st Grade - Nikolas Mayotte
2nd Grade - Alex Patterson
3rd Grade - Jessica Gariepy
4th Grade - Michael Carey
5th Grade - Maeve Gurbey
6th Grade - Keshawn LePlante
Welcome back to a new year at Heatly!
Our High School and Elementary Libraries are now complete, and feature these new additions:
- A Middle School Fiction Section
- A New Computer Center (We are patiently waiting for our computers to be installed so our students can use them!
- Elementary Story Corner
Summer Reading Program Ends on a High Note
On August 16th, “Get a Clue at Your Library” Summer Reading Program came to a close. An awards ceremony was held to celebrate all our summer readers who completed 5 or more books. We were fortunate enough to have Assemblyman Ronald Canestrari be our honored guest. Assemblyman Canestrari is an avid supporter of summer reading throughout New York State. Assemblyman Canestrari spoke to our students and emphasized the importance of summer readings, and was gracious enough to offer to sponsor the program next year!
Our sincere thanks to Assemblyman Canestrari for supporting the Heatly Summer Reading Program!
Congratulations to all our summer readers!
McKenzie Patalino - 14 Books
Cayla Heffern - 14 Books
Emma Heffern - 15 Books
Devin Thompson - 12 Books
Amber Sicley - 19 Books
Lexi Harris - 6 Books
Alex Rogers - 15 Books
Lauren Rogers - 10 Books
Paige McGivern - 10 Books
Tyler McHargue - 10 Books
Monica Weisenforth - 9 Books
Hailey Fisk - 7 Books
Brianna Cancilla - 19 Books
Elizabeth Guenther - 10 Books
Lea Hickey - 19 Books
This year, Mrs. Goss will be offering a Summer Reading Program!
Every Monday - Thursday, July 9th-August 16th there will be library programs for students in grades K-12.
Programs for K-6 include:
- Storytelling
- Book Talks
- Readers Theater
- Book Corresponding Arts and Crafts
- Guest Readers
- Daily Open Reading/Book Checkout Time
*Students in grades K-6 must register to attend the Summer Reading Program. Please see Mrs. Goss for a copy of the Summer Reading packet and permission slip!*
Every Thursday starting at 10:30 there will be a “Beat the Heat Movie @ the Library” followed by open book checkout time.
The schedule for movies is below.
(Movies may change due to availability)
July 12th - “Night at the Museum”
July 19th - “Open Season”
July 26th - “Flushed Away”
August 2nd - “Charlotte’s Web”
August 9th - “Eragon”
Students who register for the Summer Reading Program will receive a Reading Log. Every student who reads 5 books at their reading level will receive a prize from the treasure box and will be invited to the Summer Reading Awards Ceremony to be held on August 16th!
Students in grades 7-12 will also have activities during the week. Programs include:
- Teen Read Book Group
- Advanced Teen Read Book Group
- Book Talks
- Open Read/Book Checkout
Please see Mrs. Goss in the library for a Summer Reading Schedule!
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Mrs. Goss’ Top Picks for June: Come in and check ‘em out!
Dream Factory - Brad Barkley & Heather Hepler
Impulse - Ellen Hopkins
London Calling - Edward Bloor
The Secret Order of the Gumm Street Girls - Elise Primavera
Now You See Her - Jacquelyn Mitchard
Twilight - Stephenie Meyer
Gregor and the Code of Claw - Suzanne Collins
