The River by Mary Jane Beaufrand
Veronica Severance (Ronnie) is a teenager who must move from her beloved rural Oregon to a remote area in which she feels cut off from everyone she loves. Ronnie babysits Karen, a young girl who has a great sense of adventure–Ronnie enjoys going on some of these adventures. Later while out for a run, Ronnie discovers Karen’s body in the Santiam River. Because of the close relationship that she has formed with Karen, Ronnie feels compelled to uncover the truth of what has happened. The River is a story of murder, obsession, and secrets that will keep you interested until the very end. A page turner. Look for this one in February! (Teen readers, ages 12 and up)
Lady Macbeth’s Daughter by Lisa Klein author of Ophelia
Lisa Klein invented the character of Albia, daughter loved by Lady Macbeth and rejected because of physical deformity by her father, Macbeth. You will read about the witches who save her from death and her own struggles with accepting that she has the sight, that her parents are Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, and that she despises all of their wickedness. Klein keeps you well entertained and as always with Macbeth, there will be murder. (Teen readers, ages 12 and up)
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