Have you ever thought about the things that matter most to you? Who or what gives your life meaning? In Susan Beth Pfeffer's gripping page-turner, Life As We Knew It, Miranda, a Pennsylvania high school student, has the usual concerns: shifting friendships, the admiration of boys, exams, and grades. When news reports indicate that an asteroid is on a collision course with the Moon, Miranda, along with her friends and neighbors, is fascinated, but not unduly concerned. However, when the asteroid does hit the Moon, the stage is set for an unprecedented global disaster, because the Moon is pushed into a closer orbit, causing a series of unimaginable climatic changes on Earth - tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and devastating storms. Miranda's priorities suddenly change, as she now must focus on helping to keep her family alive as the number of deaths mount, starvation looms, and epidemics rage. How does one find hope in a bleak future, with every day a constant struggle for the basic essentials of life? The other titles in the series are The Dead And The Gone, This World We Live In, and The Shade of the Moon. I have loved Ms. Pfeffer's books since I was a teenager, and she always provides amazing and unforgettable reading experiences.Monday, September 22, 2014
A World In Turmoil
Have you ever thought about the things that matter most to you? Who or what gives your life meaning? In Susan Beth Pfeffer's gripping page-turner, Life As We Knew It, Miranda, a Pennsylvania high school student, has the usual concerns: shifting friendships, the admiration of boys, exams, and grades. When news reports indicate that an asteroid is on a collision course with the Moon, Miranda, along with her friends and neighbors, is fascinated, but not unduly concerned. However, when the asteroid does hit the Moon, the stage is set for an unprecedented global disaster, because the Moon is pushed into a closer orbit, causing a series of unimaginable climatic changes on Earth - tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and devastating storms. Miranda's priorities suddenly change, as she now must focus on helping to keep her family alive as the number of deaths mount, starvation looms, and epidemics rage. How does one find hope in a bleak future, with every day a constant struggle for the basic essentials of life? The other titles in the series are The Dead And The Gone, This World We Live In, and The Shade of the Moon. I have loved Ms. Pfeffer's books since I was a teenager, and she always provides amazing and unforgettable reading experiences.
Friday, September 5, 2014
Welcome To Our Library Media Center!
The beginning of a new school year is always exciting because we dream of the infinite gifts of learning and expanding our horizons.
My name is Mrs. Goldstein, and I am glad to be back at IS 141 for my second year as your librarian. It has been a pleasure to get to know the school community and the beautiful neighborhood of Astoria, Queens.
There is always a reason to visit our library. We will have class visits, author programs, new books, opportunities to use technology, Parent Workshops, and homework and research help.
As you know, Children's and Young Adult Literature are my great loves. Please check my blog for reviews of recommended books and digital resources.
Do you have any suggestions for our library? What kinds of materials would you like to see? Please swing by if you have any questions or suggestions.
Let's have a wonderful year!
My name is Mrs. Goldstein, and I am glad to be back at IS 141 for my second year as your librarian. It has been a pleasure to get to know the school community and the beautiful neighborhood of Astoria, Queens.
There is always a reason to visit our library. We will have class visits, author programs, new books, opportunities to use technology, Parent Workshops, and homework and research help.
As you know, Children's and Young Adult Literature are my great loves. Please check my blog for reviews of recommended books and digital resources.
Do you have any suggestions for our library? What kinds of materials would you like to see? Please swing by if you have any questions or suggestions.
Let's have a wonderful year!
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