House on the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
Linus Baker leads a quiet, solitary life. At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. As a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, he spends his days overseeing the well-being of children in government-sanctioned orphanages. When Linus is unexpectedly summoned by Extremely Upper Management he's given a curious and highly classified assignment: travel to Marsyas Island Orphanage, where six dangerous children reside: a gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, an unidentifiable green blob, a were-Pomeranian, and the Antichrist. Linus must set aside his fears and determine whether or not they’re likely to bring about the end of days.
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Mr. Bradley Jolliffe teaches Humanities 8 and 9, and Law 12 and coaches Senior Girls Volleyball. In his free time he enjoys: jogging, reading, tennis, and volleyball.
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
France, 1714: in a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets.
Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that will play out across centuries and continents, across history and art, as a young woman learns how far she will go to leave her mark on the world. But everything changes when, after nearly 300 years, Addie stumbles across a young man in a hidden bookstore and he remembers her name. |
Head of School Ms. Lisa Evans is a former English and Physical Education teacher who enjoys being active and outside as much as possible. She enjoys reading historical fiction and mysteries.
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Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Six dangerous outcasts must learn to work together after they are offered an impossible heist that can save the world from destruction.
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Humanities 9, Composition 11, and 20th Century History 12 teacher, Mr. Chris Jacoby helps with Youth Parliament and Model United Nations. In his free time, he watches some hockey and some Formula 1.
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Stardust by Neil Gaiman
Living in a Victorian countryside town overshadowed by an imposing stone barrier, Tristran is compelled to retrieve a fallen star for the woman he loves and crosses to the wondrous other side of the barrier, where he encounters dangerous rivals for the star.
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Mr. Clayton Fox teaches Life Sciences 11 Enriched, Science 10, Geology 12, Earth Science 11 and sponsors the Bouldering Club.
Why should students select this novel: "Tristran thorn promised to bring back a fallen star. So he sets out on a journey to fulfill the request of his beloved and stumbles into the enchanted realm that lies beyond the wall of his English country town. Rich with adventure and magic, Stardust is one of master storyteller Neil Gaiman's most beloved tales." |
Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Patroclus, an awkward young prince, follows Achilles into war, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they have learned, everything they hold dear. And that, before he is ready, he will be forced to surrender his friend to the hands of Fate. Set during the Trojan War.
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Head of Geer House Mr. David Pool sponsors Cross-Country, Encounter, and Mountain Biking. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar and trail running.
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