Monday, August 31, 2015

No Such Person by Caroline B. Cooney


No Such Person opens with an arrest; the girl being arrested is confused and stunned that the police believe she committed a murder. The story unfolds from the alternating view points of two sisters, Miranda and Lander. Lander is the older, wiser, and more aloof sister, who seems to throw all her put togetherness out the window when she meets Jason Firenza (a week before the arrest). Their meeting however involved a horrific accident on the river the girls summer cottage looks out onto, where Jason's friend is nearly killed by a barge. Miranda, the younger, slightly less grounded, sister is almost positive the incident with the barge was no accident and Jason is an attempted murderer. Cooney's book not only addresses the mystery of the murder, but also family relationships, how sheltered parents and a lifestyle can make someone, and the prevalence of technology and social media in every aspect of life. While all of this adds to the main drama (how well do Miranda and Lander really know each other?) some of it is a bit too pointed in the narrative. I understand a dependence on technology, and feel lost when I've accidentally left my cell phone at home for a day, I've never thought about my technology while using it as much as these girls. Instead of having Miranda simply look at her iPad, while simultaneously having an important phone conversation with her mother, the book states, "... but is also looking at the iPad, because when a screen is active, Miranda finds it difficult to look away."  Still a decent, quick read, whodunit.

Lisa

Friday, August 28, 2015

Writing Contest










September 1st - October 1st

Teens in grades 7-12 can submit their original works. For complete rules and the entry form checkout our webpage.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Volunteering


Fall Volunteer Applications are now available!


Apply to help out for an hour a week through projects, helping kids with homework, or being a blog contributor. All applications must be turned in by September 14th. Contact Lisa, at lbarefield@bartlettlibrary.org, with any questions.

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Bartlett's Best Pizza 2015


Thank you to the three Bartlett Pizzerias that supplied pizzas for the event. Teens tasted samples of each and here are the results! 


Best Crust: Marco's Pizza
Best Sauce: Sir Nick's Pizza
Best Cheese: Marco's Pizza
Best Sausage: Sir Nick's Pizza
Best Overall: Marco's Pizza

Special Thanks to: Marco's Pizza, Sir Nick's Pizza, and V&V Paesano