No.6, v.1-2 by Atsuko Asano

No.6, v.1 by Atsuko Asano - 160 pages
No.6, v.2 by Atsuko Asano - 176 pages

Shion has just been accepted to the upper elite classes at the school in the city No.6 when he meets the fugitive boy Rat.  Due to that meeting, Shion loses his status and must move to the less desirable part of town.  But that chance meeting, also means that one day several years in the future Rat will repay the favor by saving Shion's life when he must also go on the run.

I really enjoyed the first two volumes in this graphic novel series.  It has enough characterization, plot, and mystery to keep you interested.  I'm really looking forward to reading the remaining volumes in the series.

How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous by Georgia Bragg

How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous by Georgia Bragg - 184 pages

This children's book tells of the "truly disgusting endings" of several famous historical figures including King Tut, Cleopatra, Pocahontas, George Washington, Ludwig van Beethoven, Marie Curie and many more.  It also gave several interesting tidbits of information about death in general.  While several of the descriptions were gruesome, it was still fascinating to read.  A great book for pre-teen and teen boys.