How Transistors Work by James Roland-ADVISABLE

Roland, James,  How Transistors Work. Pgs. 40. Lerner Publishing Company, 2017. $30.65. INFORMATION.

What is a transistor? How does it affect electrical current? Discover the answers to these questions as well as history of transistors and how they work. The layout is well done and easy to follow. The diagrams are detailed and easy to understand. Included are some fun experiments, glossary, sources for further information, and an index for correlation with common core standards. MS, HS. ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.

Alice and Lucy Will Work for Bunk Beds by Jaime Temairik-ADVISABLE

Temairik, Jaime, Alice and Lucy Will Work for Bunk Beds. Disney Hyperion, 2016/. $16.99. PICTURE BOOK.

Sisters, Alice and Lucy share everything, but they don’t like sharing a bed. They really want bunk beds, but don’t have any money. Will they find a way to get their own beds?

The story is fun and easy to read. The illustrations are colorful and detailed. Children will love having this book read aloud to them. PreK, EL (K-3). ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.

The Creeping by Alexandra Sirowy-OPTIONAL

Sirowy, Alexandra, The Creeping. Pgs. 287. Simon and Schuster, 2016. $9.99. Language: PG-13 (there's swearing, but not a ton. It's more the way they talk),  Mature Content: R (lot of sexual references, drinking, etc)., Violence: PG-13 to R (depends on where you'd rate serial killers back for revenge)

11 years ago, Stella and Jainie disappeared, but only Stella came back. She doesn't remember what happened to her, but when someone shows up murdered, it triggers her to figure out what really happened. With a town full of ancient evil and secrets, discovering her and the town's past will either save her or kill her. With a murderer on the lose, will Stella survive to figure out what happened to her and Jainie?

This is your classic "I Know What You Did Last Summer" horror feel of a book. The book is intense and suspenseful, but parts of the story seemed to clash with the main story line. The characters leave something to be desired. They are fairly stereotypical popular kids except for Stella. Still, older fans of horror will enjoy reading this book. HS. OPTIONAL.