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American Girls Club News

The City Lights American Girls Club will meet on Saturday, February 20th and Saturday, March 20th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. New members are always welcome. Call Jenifer at 586-9499 for more information.

Lightning Thief Goes to the Movies February 12th

Rick Riordan’s marvelous Percy Jackson and the Olympians series comes to movie theaters on February 12th, with The Lightning Thief. The book has a new cover based on the movie. If you haven’t read the series yet, you’re in for a treat!

--Jenifer Ross

The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary (Hardcover)

By Jeff Kinney

$14.95

ISBN-13: 9780810996168
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Amulet Books, 03/01/2010

Go behind the scenes with Jeff Kinney and the making of the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” movie, which will be released on April 2, 2010. The book will be here March 16th.
If you’ve ever wondered how a movie gets made, you’re not alone. Author and illustrator Jeff Kinney didn’t know either, but when his bestselling series was turned into a live-action movie, he found out. Complete with photographs, script pages, storyboard sketches, costume designs, and original art by Jeff Kinney, The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary is the perfect companion to the series.

Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl! (Hardcover)

By Tedd Arnold, Tedd Arnold

$5.99

ISBN-13: 9780545110297
Availability: Special Order - Subject to Availability
Published: Cartwheel Books, 01/01/2010

In this latest addition to the “Fly Guy” series, readers are introduced to several new characters, including a potential romantic partner to the tiny hero. It is impressive how Tedd Arnold can tell a good story using such few words. Much of the story is told through the colorful and expressive artwork. Children will enjoy this charming addition to the series.
— Ephraim Freed, WCU Intern

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