Amanda Mastrull

2 weeks ago | slj.com | April Henry |Amanda Mastrull

Gr 9 Up–Henry’s latest features the alternating perspectives of teens Willow and Dare, volunteers at a Portland animal shelter, and Ryan, a real estate agent who preys on teenage girls and young women. Willow, who has a tough time at home with an ill mother and distant stepfather, finds a camera memory card containing many photos of girls—some don’t appear to know they’re being photographed, while others seem frightened—and learns one of them is missing.

Nov 5, 2024 | slj.com | Kara Yorio |Ashley Leffel |Amanda Mastrull |Emmy Neal

From puppy love to the latest collection from fan-favorite Junji Ito, these 10 new manga releases are bound to be a hit with readers of all ages. Furudate, Haruichi. Haikyu!! (3-in-1 Edition). illus. by Haruichi Furudate. Haikyu!! Bk. 1-3. 600p. Viz. Jul. 2024. pap. $16.99. ISBN 9781974747092. Gr 7 Up–Ever since Hinata saw the “Little Giant” prove that one’s height isn’t a necessary factor to be great at volleyball, he has been determined to work hard and become the best volleyball player ever.

Sep 17, 2024 | slj.com | Kathy Ishizuka |Kara Yorio |Ashley Leffel |Amanda Mastrull

We are living in an age of remakes and sequels with beloved movies, television series, and stories across entertainment being remade and reborn time and time again. Video games are no different. Even Pong received a sequel in 1999! This month’s roundup features an assortment of sequels, remakes, and remasters, perfect for catching gamers up on long-running series they may have missed or revisiting revamped favorites. Princess Peach: Showtime! Mar. 2024. Good-Feel/Nintendo. Nintendo Switch.

Nov 15, 2023 | slj.com | Amanda MacGregor |Ashley Leffel |Amanda Mastrull |Emmy Neal

Hand these four books to YA readers who can't resist a sweet holiday love story. Eight Dates and Nights by Betsy Aldredge. Underlined. ISBN 9780593710333. Gr 7 Up–Teens Hannah and Noah fall for each other while exploring Jewish holiday traditions. Hannah’s holiday visit to her grandmother is unexpectedly extended as a freak snowstorm hits rural Texas. She is prevented from flying back to New York City for an urban Hanukkah celebration with her family.