Library

The library media center strives to be at the heart of the educational program at Pentucket for every student. A full range of resources – print, audiovisual, and electronic – provide research support for the school’s curriculum. The collection includes 15,000 volumes and over 700 videocassettes.

LIBRARY HOURS

Mon-Thurs	7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M
Fri.	7:00 A.M. - 2:40 P.M.

Rachel Costello-Librarian x182
costello@prsd.org

Pentucket Reads..2008

English | History | Math | Fine Arts | Languages

You can click on these links to find out more about the books, read reviews etc. You are under no obligation to buy the books from amazon, it is merely a resource. If you do buy a book the school library will benefit by a small percentage.

English

Notes about some of the books:

*Eldest by Christopher Paolini (sequel to Eragon)
*Maximum Ride: School's Out – Forever by James Patterson (sequel to The Angel Experiment)
*Pretties by Scott Westerfield (sequel to Uglies)
Recommended by Kelly Moynihan
The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards
Recommended by Shawna O’Neil
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky ()
Recommended by Mr. Slack
The Ethical Assassin by David Liss
Recommended by Mrs. Foss
Ellen Foster by Kaye Gibbons
The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer
The Color of Water by James McBride
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines
*Tears of a Tiger by Sharon Draper

History

Math

Science and Health

Fine Arts

Foreign Language

Example of a Review |FAQ

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USE FROM STUDY HALL

Students who wish to spend their study hall in the library, should report directly to the library and sign in. It is understood that this is an assigned class and that students must be on time with all materials that are needed to make proper use of the available study time. If the center is reserved by teachers for certain classes, it may be closed to the general student body.

COMPUTER USE

Library computers are for research needs. The school’s Acceptable Use Policy dictates their use. They are for educational purposes only. You may not e-mail or enter chat rooms. You may not download to the hard drives.

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES AT THE LIBRARY

“ Your Massachusetts public or campus library card and a computer with Internet access will transform your PC into an information mecca accessing millions of commercial full-text magazine and newspaper articles, as well as thousands of books. The latest magazines are often online BEFORE they even hit the newsstands!
These databases are licensed for use by the residents of Massachusetts through the Massachusetts Library and Information Network. Access is permitted from public, K-12 school, academic and special libraries, throughout K-12 schools and academic campuses, or from anywhere you have Internet access and a Massachusetts library card.” (http://www.mlin.org)

Access these databases HERE
When asked for a library card number, enter the 14 digit number from our library patron barcodes.
Please note: this is not the number on the student ID cards. If you do not know the number, please ask the library staff.

CITING RESOURCES
To put your bibliography in either MLA or APA format try EasyBib at http://www.easybib.com/

Pentucket Reads 2008 Book List (TBA)

Example of review:

If you like the Civil War, but wish history read more like a novel then The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara is the book for you. The story of the generals who led troops at Gettysburg is a gripping, roller coaster ride. The following excerpt exemplifies the drama of war, “He was out in the open, waving his hat, pointing to a grove of trees. A moment later Buford looked that way and the horse was bare-backed. He did not believe it. He broke off and rode to see. Reynolds lay in the dirt road, the aides bending over him. When Buford got there the thick stain had already puddle the dirt beneath his head…. The battled went on without a commander.” (96) Shaara takes the reader day-by-day through the battle and back and forth between confederate and Union perspectives. A prime example is when Buford and Gamble arrive on the ridge over looking Gettysburg, “ 'Do you see any cavalry?’ Gamble swept the horizon, shook his head. Strange. Infantry moving alone in enemy country. Blind. Very Strange.”(34) In the next chapter, the reader is introduced to Longstreet’s perspective on the same day, “What bothered him most was the blindness. Jeb Stuart had not returned. The army moved all day in enemy country and they had not even known what was around the next bend.” (49)This book will appeal to those military history buffs who like the strategy of battle but also to social historians who like the intimacy of human relationships between characters. The humanity of Longstreet is clear in his memories of his three children’s death, “Longstreet took a deep breath. In the winter the fever had come to Richmond In a week they were all dead. All within a week, all three. He saw the sweet faces: moment of enormous pain.” (127) This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is a model of historical fiction and not to be ignored. (Top)

Frequently Asked Questions about Pentucket Reads

How many books do I have to read?

One book. You may choose any book from the list.

Where can I find these books?

The public libraries and local bookstores all have the Pentucket Reads 2007 reading list. Their phone numbers are below.
Public Libraries
Merrimac Public Library 978-346-9441
G.A.R. Memorial Library (W. Newbury) 978-363-1105
Langley-Adams Library, (Groveland)
978-372-1732
Local bookstores
Jabberwocky 978-465-9359
The Book Rack 978-462-8615
Barnes and Noble 603-898-1930
Borders 978-689-1999
Online Bookstores
http://www.amazon.com/
http://www.barnesandnoble.com

Do I have to choose a book off the Pentucket Reads 2007 list if I am taking an AP or honors class that has a summer reading list?

No. But if you want the benefits of Pentucket Reads 2007 you do have to post a review or summary of one of those books to School Loop. You are already signed up to the AP & Honors group so post under the appropriate class.

Do I need to choose a book off the Pentucket Reads 2007 list or can I read anything I want?
In order to get credit for Pentucket Reads 2007, you must read something off that list. If you read other books consider recommending those books for Pentucket Reads 2008.

How do I change books?

If school is in session, speak to Ms. Costello in the library. If school is closed for summer break, merely choose a new book and when school starts ask Ms. Costello in the library to add you to the new group on School Loop.

What do I do after I finished my book?

When you finish your book, write your review while the book is still fresh in your mind and then save it on your computer, but be sure to print a hardcopy.
Beginning the week of August 27th you can post the review to School Loop

How do I post my review to School Loop?

Students can post their reviews anytime after August 27, 2007
Go to “Groups”
Go to “Your Groups” (top right corner)
Click on the your PENTUCKET READS: ???? Group
Find the desired book under the list of projects
Click “Discuss” tab after author’s name
Click “Reply” button under the title of the book
Type your review into MS WORD first so you can spell check and edit.
Then copy & paste review into #2 “Subject: Post”
Scroll down to #3 and click “Publish”
You now should see your review under the book/project