Graphic Novel Challenge

Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 2 by Hiroma Arakawa

Ed and Al hope to learn from the "Sewing-Life Alchemist," a man who specializes in biological transmutation. But will anyone be safe from the mysterious killer who has begun murdering state alchemists?
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Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 3 by Hiroma Arakawa

Ed and Al take a trip to their hometown with body guard Alex Louis Armstrong. But information they discover on their trip will send them to the most epic place of information ever: the LIBRARY.
*****

Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 4 by Hiroma Arakawa

Ed and Al tracked down the secret lab that had information about the Philosopher's Stone, but will they survive what they discover there?
*****

Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 5 by Hiroma Arakawa

Ed, Al, and Winry head south to seek out Ed and Al's master, and check out Rush Valley, one of the most advanced centers of auto-mail development in the country.
*****

Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 6 by Hiroma Arakawa

Ed and Al tell their alchemist master their history.
*****

Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 7 by Hiroma Arakawa

Al is lured into the underworld of Dublith--the Devil's Nest. What does this group of strange outcasts know? And what do they want from him?
*****

Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 8 by Hiroma Arakawa

The battle continues in the Devil's Nest, but it seems that more is going on than meets the eye. (Do you get it? It's a clue! Look for the clue!)
*****

Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 9 by Hiromu Arakawa

Ed, Al, and Winry decide to head back to Central to continue their investigations--and catch up with some old friends. But they've got some unwanted tag-alongs from Xing: Lin Yao and his two followers.
*****

Graphic Novel Challenge

Negima! Magister Negi Magi, Vol. 16 by Ken Akamatsu

Negi is in serious trouble. Will he ever see his students again? Is he doomed to spend the rest of his life as a ermine?
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Negima! Magister Negi Magi, Vol. 17 by Ken Akamatsu

This is Negi's one shot to keep the world from changing drastically. But, does he really want the world to stay the way it is?
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Negima! Magister Negi Magi, Vol. 18 by Ken Akamatsu

With the academy's festival finally over, school is getting back to normal. But in the aftermath of recent events, Negi and many of his students are carrying heavy burdens.
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Negima! Magister Negi Magi, Vol. 19 by Ken Akamatsu

It's time for summer break! But while most other people Negi's age are preparing for a few months of fun, Negi and his friends prepare for a serious journey.
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Negima! Magister Negi Magi, Vol. 20 by Ken Akamatsu

Negi and his students want a little relaxation before their trip, but then Negi's childhood friend Anya shows up.
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Negima! Magister Negi Magi, Vol. 21 by Ken Akamatsu

Negi and his students have journeyed to the magical world, hoping for a quiet exploration for Negi's father. But, then, Fate shows up and complicates everything.
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Graphic Novel Challenge

Negima! Magister Negi Magi, Vol. 13 by Ken Akamatsu

The final rounds of the tournament are underway. Will the mages be outed? Will Negi make it to the final round? And who is the mysterious Ku:nel Sanders?
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Negima! Magister Negi Magi, Vol. 14 by Ken Akamatsu

After the martial arts tournament ends, all of the competitors are being hounded by the press. How will Negi stick to his schedule without being outed on national tv as a mage?
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Negima! Magister Negi Magi, Vol. 15 by Ken Akamatsu

Will Asuna find the courage to express her love? Will Negi be able to battle one of his own students?
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Graphic Novel Challenge

Negima! Magister Negi Magi, Vol. 10 by Ken Akamatsu

Negi's schedule for the three-day festival is jam-packed! How will he fit it all in, especially after he takes a nap and ends up sleeping for the entire day?
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Negima! Magister Negi Magi, Vol. 11 by Ken Akamatsu

After Negi's first (very) full day of the festival, and after surviving the first round of the martial arts competition, Negi prepares for his first round of combat. But will Negi have the courage to face his opponent?
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Negima! Magister Negi Magi, Vol. 12 by Ken Akamatsu

The martial arts tournament is underway, but strange things are beginning to happen. Will Negi be able to keep his magic a secret with such intense fighting going on?
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Books for the holidays

Looking for some books to put you in a festive mood? Try one of these!*














The Mayflower and the Pilgrims' New World by Nathaniel Philbrick
: After a journey across the Atlantic, the Mayflower's passengers were saved from destruction with the help of the natives of the Plymouth region. For fifty years, peace was maintained as Pilgrims and Natives worked together. But that trust was broken with the next generation of leaders, and conflict erupted that nearly wiped out English and natives alike.




Teens Cook Dessert by Megan and Jill Carle: The only full-color dessert cookbook written by and for teenagers, with more than 75 recipes. Includes 120 photos showing step-by-step procedures and finished desserts so aspiring bakers can see exactly how things are done. YUM! If you check this one out, bring me a sample!




Constance: a Story of Early Plymouth by Patricia Clapp: The journal of a young girl tells of her daily life, hardships, and romances during the first years of the Pilgrim settlement at Plymouth. I know this picture is terrible. Apparently our edition's cover is rare online.





Let It Snow: Three Holiday Romances by John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle: In three intertwining short stories, several high school couples experience the trials and tribulations along with the joys of romance during a Christmas Eve snowstorm in a small town.




A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens: A miser learns the true meaning of Christmas when three ghostly visitors review his past and foretell his future. Everyone should read this book at least once!




The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry: A husband and wife in their individual quests to buy each other Christmas presents.









A Very Dairy Christmas by Sylvia Hysen: Callie Michaels, the teenaged daughter of famous fashion photographer, Zoey Michaels appears to have it all—a private education, designer clothing, trips to exotic places, and opportunities to meet famous people. Still, she desperately longs for the one thing she doesn’t have—her mother’s attention! Mother-daughter tensions escalate when a work assignment foils Callie’s Christmas plans, forcing her to visit her estranged German grandparents on their small dairy farm in Deer Creek, Wisconsin.

What are YOUR favorite holiday books?


*All books are available for checkout at SPL, as long as someone else hasn't beaten you to them!

Celebrate Black History Month!

Celebrate Black History Month with an awesome book!
Looking for something good? Try on of these:


Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson












The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume One: The Pox Party by M.T. Anderson











Copper Sun by Sharon Draper













Dark Sons by Nikki Grimes












47 by Walter Mosley











The Harlem Hellfighters by Walter Dean Myers











Becoming Billie Holiday by Carole Boston Weatherford











After Tupac and D Foster by Jacqueline Woodson









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