Graphic Novel Review: Rapunzel's Revenge

By Shannon and Deal Hale

Illustrated by Nathan Hale

Call Number: Juvenile Graphic Novels HAL

Best for Grades 3-7

School doesn't start for another month, but it's not too early to get ready for Battle of the Books! I just read the graphic novel Rapunzel's Revenge which is a retelling of the story of Rapunzel (You know the one-- girl locked in a tower, grows her hair out really, really long, and a prince attempts to rescue her by saying "Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Let down your hair!").

In this version of the old fairy tale, Rapunzel is the one who does the rescuing. She uses her long braids as a lasso to tame wild bests and keep her partner Jack, and their friends safe from bandits. She travels the wilderness to save her mother from the tyranny of Mother Gothel who has used magic to keep the lands in her clutches in a constant drought.

Many other fairy tales make their appearances in the backdrop of the Old West, and readers of all ages and abilities will find suspense, humor, and heart-wrenching emotions in this graphic novel.

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If you like Rapunzel's Revenge be sure to check out the graphic novel about her partner, Calamity Jack.

-JW-

Storm Warning

Hurricane season is here. For all those young amateur weather watchers, some books on these impressive storms.

Hurricane and Tornado by Jack Challoner
An "Eyewitness" book on these storms, complete with amazing photographs.

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Hurricane Hunters! by Chris L. Demarest
Fly into the eye of these fierce storms with the pilots who work as "hurricane hunters".

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Hurricanes by Seymour Simon
Outstanding photographs of what being in a hurricane is like.

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Hurricanes: the Science Behind Killer Storms by Alvin Silverstein
Find out about the work meteorologists and other scientists are doing to keep us safe from these dangerous storms.

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Hurricanes by Gail Gibbons
A simple, easy-to-understand look at these storms for the younger reader.

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-gw-

Karate Kamil vs Ninja Nejat

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Infomation: An animated two player martial arts fighting game with nice graphics, cool moves and lots of fun.
How to play: Player 1 (Karate Kamil):
1-2 Move.
4 - Block.
3 - Block Down.
D - Punch.
C - Punch Down..
F - Kick Up.
G - Kick Stomach.
V - Kick Down.
B - Head Sroke.
X - High Kick.

Player 2 (Ninja Nejat):
Left / Right Arrow Keys - Move.
Up Arrow Key - Block.
Down Arrow Key - Block Down.
U - Punch.
J - Punch Down..
I - Kick Up.
O - Kick Stomach.
K - Kick Down.
L - Head Stroke.
P - High Kick.
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End of Summer Reading Concert with Larry Wilder and The Stumptown Stars, Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Calling all cowboys and cowgirls. It's time to celebrate a great summer-full of reading here at the Beaverton City Library. Join us on the lawn in front of the library on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. for our End of Summer Reading Family Concert. Larry Wilder and the Stumptown Stars will be here performing some great cowboy tunes. So mosey on over and plan to spend the evening listening to some wonderful Americana roots music and singing along under the early evening sky. Be sure and wear your best cowboy and cowgirl outfits to the show. We look forward to seeing you there! A big thank you to the 4,363 kids who participated in this year's summer reading program at both Beaverton City Library Main and Murray Scholls.
-gw-

My Unwilling Witch Gets a Makeover

My Unwilling Witch Gets a Makeover
by Hiawyn Oram (Children's New Book Display)(2010)
for ages 6-9 years

Rumblewick is witch Hagatha Agatha's (Haggy Aggy for short) contractually bound familiar, or animal. He is bound to assist her in all things witch, and to obey her commands. The problem is that Haggy Aggy doesn't really want to be a witch, which reflects badly on poor Rumblewick.

In this newest installment of the story Rumblewick must contend with the fact that Haggy Aggy wishes to dress in all pink, instead of all black as witch's do. He tries to cover her faux pas by saying it is part of her wonderfully horrible Fright Night costume. Not only that, but she also wants a makeover like they get on the "other side." As you can see, she's definitely an unwilling witch who complicates Rumblewick's life. -SC-

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Sylvie Sunset Dressup

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Infomation: Change this girl's image in a way you like.
How to play: Use mouse to interact.
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Doorstep Dress Up

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How should Virginia look when she walks out the door?

Infomation: How should Virginia look when she walks out the door?
How to play: Use Mouse to interact.
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