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What’s New to Read @ Tongue River Branch Library

**Tongue River Branch Library receives new books every week. If you are looking for something to read, please check out our “NEWS” page to see a listing of all the new titles. New books are released on Wednesday Afternoons. If you just can’t wait, place a hold on the items you want to read, and pick them up at your convenience.**

Reader’s Advisory

I don’t know what to read !! How often have you heard that from your child? Come in, or give us a call. We like to get kids and books together. Our book-loving staff will help your child get hooked on books. By the way, we enjoy helping adults rediscover old favorites from their childhood. When was the last time you opened the gate to the Secret Garden, or went on an adventure with the Hardy Boys?

2013-2014 Buckaroo Book Award Nominees and Winners:


Buckaroo Nominees 2013-2014
The Camping Trip That Changed America, by Barb Rosenstock
Chalk, by Bill Thomson
Creepy Carrots, by Aaron Reynolds
Each Kindness, by Jacqueline Woodson
Lacey Walker Non-Stop Talker, by Christianne Jones
Little Dog Lost, by Monica Carnesi
Little Elephants, by Graeme Base
Mario Makes a Move, by Jill McElmurry
Me…Jane, by Patrick McDonnell
Nighttime Ninja, by Barbara DaCosta
Oh, No!, by Candace Fleming
One Cool Friend, by Toni Buzzeo
The Princess and the Packet of Frozen Peas, by Tony Wilson
Tales for Very Picky Easters, by Josh Schneider
The Zoo with the Empty Cage, by Steven Brezenoff
2013-2014 Indian Paintbrush Book Award Winners and Nominees:

Winners for 2013: “Saving Zasha” by Randy Barrows

1st Runner Up: “Out of My Mind” by Sharon M. Draper

2nd Runner Up: “Because of Mr. Terupt” by Rob Buyea


Indian Paintbrush Nominees 2013-2014
Sophia’s War, by Avi
One and Only Ivan, by Kate Applegate
Wild Life, by Cynthia Defelice
Wolf Storm, by Dee Garetson
Turtle in Paradise, by Jennifer Holm
Bula, African Dog, by Dick Houston
Grounded, by Kate Klise
Eight Keys, by Suzanne Lafeur
Bliss, by Kathryn Littlewood
Game Changers, by Mike Lupica
Wonder, by R.J. Palacio
Woods Runner, by Gary Paulson
Ninth Ward, by Jewel Parker Rhodes
PIE, by Sarah Weeks
Zero to Hero, by Henry Winkler