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|  | Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, Shelley Thompson
Margaret Atwood writes about a notorious Canadian murder case of the 1840s in this historical novel. She takes the facts of the Grace Marks case and uses them to delve into the psyche of the convicted murderer and the social milieu that she lived in. The stations of women, immigrants, and the poor are examined in detail through the psychological investigations of a physician trying to get at the truth in Grace`s mind. A nominee for the 1996 Booker Prize, and listed as one of Salon`s Best Books of 1997. AUTHOR: Margaret Atwood, Shelley Thompson
PUBLISHER: Random House Audio Publishing Group
FORMAT: Audio
CATEGORY: General 
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 | Virtual Cody
In this sequel to Hey, New Kid , Cody Michaels and the rest of his third grade class are asked to give reports on the origins of their names. Convinced he's named after Buffalo Bill Cody, Cody immediately begins showing off to his classmates and writing elaborate scenarios about himself in his personal computer journal. What will happen when Cody discovers that he wasn't named after the western hero but rather after a dog?
CATEGORY: General
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 | 1959 by Caroline B. Cooney, Christina Moore
Description not available.When fifteen-year-old Macey decides to look into the burning of a barn across the street from her grandparents' home nearly four decades ago, she discovers that the residents of the Connecticut town are not happy to discuss it, which makes her think that something bad is being kept secret. Teacher's Guide available. Reprint. AUTHOR: Caroline B. Cooney, Christina Moore
PUBLISHER: Bantam Dell Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Secret Life of Food by Clare Crespo, Eric Staudenmaier, Melcher Media Inc. Staff
Have you ever had a craving for Spaghetti with Eyeballs, but just couldn't find the right recipe for it? How about Chocolate Tarantula Cookies? Look no longer, the perfect cookbook for outrageous and idiosyncratic tastes has arrived! Full-color photographs accompany the text, composed mainly of 46 recipes. AUTHOR: Clare Crespo, Eric Staudenmaier, Melcher Media Inc. Staff
PUBLISHER: Hyperion Books for Children
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | Be the One by April Smith
Cassidy Sanderson is a scout for the Los Angeles Dodgers who travels to the Dominican Republic to check out a young player and becomes romantically involved with Joe Galinis, a real estate developer. AUTHOR: April Smith
PUBLISHER: Pocket Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Empty Envelope by John Steven Gurney, Ron Roy
Description not available.When Dink keeps receiving nonsensical letters addressed to Doris Duncan, Ruth Rose and Josh think it's just a silly prank, but Dink is sure there is more to it than that, especially when Doris shows up demanding her letters. Simultaneous. AUTHOR: John Steven Gurney, Ron Roy
PUBLISHER: Random House Children's Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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