Become a fan of WHLK Teen Space!
Keep up with library programs, book giveaways and contests, author interviews, and more!!
Author Websites
Check out these fantastic author sites...and keep up with all your favorites!
And there's even more on our "Author's" Page!
Teen Librarian Julie Sauders had her baby on December 20th!
Check out the Winter Teen Programs
"The Thief Lord" Discussion Questions: November 28 - December 3
Answer any of the questions below and your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $5 gift card to Subway. You have until Saturday, December 3rd. Questions are also available in the library in the Teen Space.
1. Prosper, Bo, and their friends are all orphans. But why do they all choose to live on their own? What are the advantages of their lifestyle? What are its potential dangers? What other options do they have? How was Ida raised when she was an orphan girl?
2.. Do you think it was a good idea for Prosper and Bo to run away to Venice? Why or why not?
3. Why do you think Scipio pretends to be the Thief Lord?
4. Why does Ida help the boys?
5. What do you think happens to Renzo and Morosina in the end?
6. By the end of The Thief Lord, the characters have chosen different paths. Why did Mosca and Riccio ultimately turn down Ida's hospitality? Why did Barbarossa yearn to be adopted by Esther Hartlieb when Prosper and Bo wanted nothing to do with her?
7. Do you think it was right for Barbarossa to be called "The Thief Lord"?
8. Who are you most like in the book and why?
Page Turners Online Book Group "Goose Girl" Discussion Questions
After you've read "Goose Girl" by Shannon Hale, answer any of the questions below and your name will be placed in a drawing to win a $5 gift card to Subway. You have until Saturday, October 29.
Read our next book, "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke in November!
1. Do you think the queen truly loves her daughter if she is able to deny her daughter's birthright? Do you believe her mother's actions are a betrayal? A political move? A move to protect her daughter? A selfish act? What makes you believe this? How would you feel if your mother denied you something you felt entitled to?
2. Ani's aunt and mother are very different from one another. How do you think these differences play a role in Ani's development?
3. Discuss the romance between Geric and Ani. How would Geric describe her? Why does their relationship bloom and then wilt? Are you surprised by Ani's getting married at such a young age? Are you surprised to learn Geric's true identity?
4. At first Ani believes the handkerchief her mother gives her is protecting her, but after the tragic events in the forest, she realizes "the idea was completely ridiculous, a bed-tale, a lie" (p. 88). Why is this an important moment for Ani? How does it serve her for the rest of the novel? What ideas or objects do you cling to when you face difficult times?
5. What do you think Ani's mother, brother, and sisters would say if they learned how she saved their kingdom from annihilation? Do you think they would regret how they treated her? What would Ani's aunt say? Whose approval do you think would be most important to Ani? Why?
6. Although Ani has the gift of animal-speaking, she is forced to hide it from others. How would her life have been different had this been a valued gift in her own kingdom? Have you ever known someone who has hidden his or her talents? Would you feel comfortable exhibiting yours at all times?
7. In traditional fairy tales, the main character is often rescued by another person. In this modern adaptation, Ani is able to save herself by learning to harness her own gifts and by overcoming her inadequacies with people. Do you think one type of story is more valuable than the other? Which story would you rather read?
8. If you were to produce a movie of THE GOOSE GIRL, whom would you cast in each role? Why would you pick these particular actors?
9. Discuss how appearance and prejudice help and hinder Ani in her quest for justice and her title. For example, what does Gilsa know about Ani by her appearance alone? What does Geric assume? Do the assumptions based on appearances turn out to be correct or incorrect? Why do you think people make assumptions based on appearance alone?
10. Which character would you most like to be?
"The Angel Experiment" by James Patterson Discussion Questions
After you've read book one of the Maximum Ride series, "The Angel Experiment", answer any of the questions below and your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $5 gift card to Subway! You have until Saturday, October 1st to enter. A winner will be drawn on Monday, October 3rd. Good luck!
Be sure to read our next book, "Goose Girl" by Shannon Hale for October.
1. When Angel is taken, the Flock is devastated because they know she has been taken back to the School for more tests and experimentation. What options do they have for rescuing her? Why are they willing to put themselves in harm’s way to save her?
2. Each of the six children in the Flock possesses a supernatural skill. How do these skills work together to make the Flock stronger? How does each child’s strength contribute to the Flock? What similar characteristics do all six children possess?
3. Max and Fang are the same age, so why is Max the leader instead of Fang? What characteristics does she possess, which Fang lacks, that enable her to safely lead the Flock? What are the drawbacks to her leadership? Would Fang be a better leader? Why or why not?
4. Why is Jeb’s betrayal more hurtful than even some of the experiments and tests the children have endured?
5. The Flock’s search for their parents gives them hope for a new way of life. What do they expect to happen when they find them? Are their expectations realistic? Why or why not?
6. Iggy is blinded when scientists operate on him to try to improve his night vision. What does this show about the character of the scientists at the School? How does Iggy adapt to his blindness? How does his blindness affect the Flock?
7. Max hears a voice in her head, but she doesn’t know whose it is or if she can trust what it says. How does she determine whether or not she can trust it? To whom could the voice belong? Why?
New Fall Programs!
New teen fall programs available online here.
White Lake Teens Online!
A new local online paper, The White Lake Patch, was at the library this past Friday to talk with White Lake teens about their excitement for the new Harry Potter movie opening this weekend in theaters and to find out about all the fun activities that were going on at our after hours Harry Potter party. Check out the article and video here.
Join the Great Scavenger Hunt Contest Today!
If you like to read, this is the contest for you! Kay Cassidy, YA author, has created this easy contest to encourage reading and is especially for libraries. Each month a new winner will be chosen to win a $50 gift card to the bookstore of their choice.
Here are the rules:
-
Go to www.kaycassidy.com/hunt and choose a book that you'd like to read or have already read. New books are added every month!
-
Print off and answer the trivia questions. Give the completed questions to your librarian.
-
Get at least 8 out of 10 questions correct and your name will be entered into the drawing for a $50 gift card to the bookstore of your choice.
There will also be a link under "Great Book Sites" on the "Keep Up..." page of the Teenpak. Good luck and happy reading!
Looking to Publish?
Inkpop is an online community associated with HarperCollins which helps aspiring teen authors to get published. Not a writer? Read and vote on the many great stories written by teens.
Join BLT
The Board of Library Teens meets once a month to hang out and talk about books, programming ideas, community and library project opportunities...and eat lots of snacks!! Call to become a member.
(248) 698-4942 ext.3