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Staff Picks for October

	Brave Story by Miyuki Miyabe "Wataru, a ten year boy in Japan seems to have relatively normal life. Then a haunted building, strange new student and the end of his parents' marriage land him in Vision, a parallel world. In order to save his old life, he must fight evil creatures and humans to collect five gemstones. This hefty fantasy (816 pages) from Japan's best selling novelist is darker than most dealing with the complexities of what it means to be good."--Laura K., Children's Room at the Main Library (Middle School)
	Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins "Gregor finds himself in the Underland with huge responsibilites and a prophecy that must be fulfilled. If you like unusual journeys and don't mind creepy crawlers, you just might love this book!" --Fran, Children's Room at the Main Library (Upper Elementary)
	The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trent Lee Stewart "This story of mystery and adventure involves four children who respond to a newspaper advertisement calling for 'gifted children looking for special opportunities.' The four children then must combine their knowledge and skills to solve the mystery and save the day."--Elizabeth, Children's Room at the Main Library (Upper Elementary)

	Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr. "Wild animals of North America are included in this new twist to the classic "bear" series. Repetitive text and colorful illustrations are used to captivate very young audiences."--Margaret, Children's Room at the Main Library (Toddlers)
	Dear Max by Sally Grindley "Nine-year-old Max writes to his favorite author, D.J. Lucas, to tell her how much he loves her books. After the author writes back, Max discovers that they have more in common than he ever would have guessed."--Leslie, Children's Room at the Main Library (Early Elementary)
	Donuthead by Sue Stauffacher "Franklin Delano Donuthead's life is spent checking safety statistics and washing his hands until Sarah, a girl with ratty hair and dirty clothes, joins his fifth-grade class. This funny story will have you rooting for Donuthead and Sarah as they overcome personal obstacles."--Laura K., Children's Room at the Main Library (Upper Elementary)