Donna Warfel Tag

You see their faces, you may know their names, but it's time to really get to know your local librarians and library staff! Meet Donna Warfel, Youth Services Librarian. Q: What brought you to HEPL and how long have you been here? A: I have worked in...

By: Julie Armstrong Calling all witches, wizards and muggles of all ages. Join us for some spellbinding fun during our eighth annual Harry Potter event at the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers. This year’s theme is Magical Journeys, and I think we can all agree...

Duncan, the Story Dragon By: Amanda Driscoll   Have you ever been so excited about or by a story that your imagination just goes wild or better yet catches fire?   That is exactly what happened to Duncan the Dragon who loves to read.  He gets so excited about reading...

An Eagle in the Snow By: Michael Morpurgo If you are a history buff like me, or are just looking for a fast read then you will love this powerful adventurous novel that was inspired by the true story of one man who cough have stopped World...

Chains By: Laurie Anderson If an entire nation could gain its freedom, why can’t a 13 yr. old girl. Chains is the first book in a three book trilogy called Seeds of America, followed by Forge and Ashes. The author Laurie Anderson is a New York Times bestselling...

Just in Time, Abraham Lincoln  By: Patricia Polacco   Patricia Polacco is one of my favorite picture book authors.  Polacco is very creative with all her books.  She finds a way to incorporate education in an entertaining way into all her books. This story is about two young boys Michael...

Interstellar Cinderella By: Deborah Underwood This is a futuristic take on Cinderella that recasts the heroine as a skilled mechanic, “one who studies rocket-ship repair late into the night.” The story is written in playful rhymes. Interstellar Cinderella is very independent. Instead of her having a...

Through the Woods By: Emily Carroll I have read a lot of comic books growing up, this is my first ever Graphic novel and I really was not sure what I was getting into. When I saw the cover I thought it would resemble the movie “Into...

Fancy Nancy By: Jane O'Connor Although, Fancy Nancy is recommended for ages 4-7 I would also recommend it for younger and older readers.  The story line is easy to understand. Meet Nancy, who loves all things fancy.  This does not mean she wants all things expensive or luxurious she...

Selection By: Kiera Cass I like the fact that the first book in this series has the same titles at the series.  There are a total of 5 titles in the Selection series.  The series Happily Ever After is a companion to the Selection series.   The target age...