Stuff I Got with My Budget

I almost forgot: I added several new titles to the shelves last week! I also replaced a few titles, generally the usual suspects.

The replacements: How Come I'm Always Luigi? (Foxtrot), The 3rd Garfield Treasury, Pokemon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior, and the Garfield Fat Cat 3-Pack Vol. 2.

The new stuff: Amelia Rules 5: The Tweenage Guide to Not Being Unpopular by Jimmy Gownley (9781416986102) I love Amelia. This one had me laughing out loud while skimming it in spots, and then going, "yeah, I've been there" in others. I had to pass it to a co-working before processing, since she's also an Amelia fan.

Fairy Idol Kanon 2 and Fairy Idol Kanon 3 by Mera Hakamada (9781897376904 and 9781897376911) More manga for young readers by Udon Kids. It's not a manga that I'd read for fun (Chibi Vampire is about as shojo/girlie as I can stand) but it's not bad. I know if I gave it to my girls, they'd love it. Fairy Idol 1 is still on backorder.

Ninja Baseball Kyuma 1 and Ninja Baseball Kyuma 2 by Shunshin Maeda (9781897376867 and 9781897376874). This is another Udon Kids title. I should probably read it, since it more of a "boy" title, and might therefore hold my attention (yes, my preferences are showing). However, the day I was dealing with this box of stuff, I forgot and sent it straight to the processing pile.

Stone Rabbit 4: Superhero Stampede by Eric Craddock (9780375858772). I didn't really read this one, since I've read and enjoyed the other Stone Rabbit books.

Edit: I forgot I also got Happy Happy Clover 3 in that shipment. A patron requested it, and the other two are always out, so it's a good thing.

Also, today I got The Adventures of Daniel Boom aka Loud Boy: Grow Up! by D.J. Steinberg (978-0-448-44701-8) It looks fun, nice and irreverent without talking down. So much nicer than Stone Arch "lo-hi" books. I'm going to have to make sure we have the other Daniel Boom titles.

Kit Feeny: On the Move

Kit Feeny: On the Move by Michael Townsend (978-0-375-85614-3)

This was on a recent list of recommended books, so I signed off on it when it came up on the ordering list for last month. I didn't realize it had actually come in until recently. Quick summary of the plot: Kit Feeny's family moves, and he misses his best friend greatly. This book reminds me a lot of a boy-oriented version of Babymouse, especially with all the art being in black, white, and orange (like Babymouse's signature pink) and the book being of a similar size. The humor is a bit cruder, but again, that seems to give it more boy appeal. I'm sure it will do well on our shelves.

For Poetry Month...

I'm doing a little display case project. Every day, I'm going to http://gottabook.blogspot.com/ and getting the new poem of the day, printing it out, and putting it in the case, alongside a book by that poet (if we have one). The older poems are getting placed along the walls and sides of the case. It's fun.

One Last Book from the Box and Jack Is Back

Recon Academy: Mixed Signals by Chris Everheart (978-1-4342-1915-2)
Tolerable. I can't figure out what motivates the bad guy, or why the main characters all run around in jumpsuits, however. There was unintentional humor in the use of the phrase "After them, you fools!" on page 53--so cliche I couldn't believe it was being used. The technology aspect was interesting. (I know, no real plot summary, but I can't find the energy).

Calamity Jack by Shannon and Dean Hale (978-1-59990-076-6)
From the pages of Rapunzel's Revenge come the story of Jack, as he and Rapunzel head to the city to make up for some of his past mistakes. He's looking to see his mother again, and discovers things have gone from bad to worse in the time he's been gone. A giant has conned his way into control of the city--the same giant Jack tried to rob some time ago. It was that botched theft that sent him on the run to the West. Rapunzel's influence has caused a desire to reform in Jack, and now he has to make good on his promises... YES!