Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Teen Book Review: Turnabout by Margaret Peterson Haddix


Turnabout by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Reviewed by Ashley, Gr. 8

If someone gave you an opportunity to stop aging and to stay the age you were forever, would you do it??? Would you do it even if you didn't know the risks and effect???? Ameilia (Melly) and Anny Beth were 10 years old and living at a nursing home. Two doctors came and offered them a deal. They would give them injections to stop aging if the two ladies would come with them. But in doing so they would have to stop all contact with family and friends and being anywhere where they could easily be recognized. Melly and Anny both along with 150 other patients in the nursing home agreed to do so and become a part of Project Turnabout. They think everything is going fine. But they all miss their loved ones a lot. But now it is the year 2085. Both girls are now teenagers and realize that they cannot keep running from the government for so long now that they have left the agency. They need to find someone who will take care of them when they are young and will not spill their secrets to the world. But who would be willing to do so?? This book is adventurous, funny and interesting. It is a good read and very enjoyable. I would recommend it to anyone who likes a very suspenseful book and enjoys adventure in their novels.

Friday, May 1, 2009

Comic Book Day 2009 is almost here!

Saturday, May 2nd is Comic Book Day at Hauppauge Library!
Join us anytime from 10:00am- 4:00pm for all the fun!


This is our third year celebrating the event that is better known as Free Comic Book Day. Comic shops across North America celebrate the first Saturday in May by giving away free comics to those who visit their shops. More and more libraries are getting in on the action too! We've been lucky enough to partner with a wonderful local store, Fourth World Comics in Smithtown, who every year generously donate free comic books for us to distribute at the library.

So make sure to stop by the library on Saturday, May 2nd for your free comic book (while supplies last) and tons of drop-in trivia and superhero activities. After visiting us, make sure to go down to Fourth World Comics and show your support for them too!

And if you don't believe me about how cool this day is, then maybe Hugh Jackman can convince you...

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