Ultimate Avengers: Next Generation

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Ultimate Avengers: Next Generation

Library Link
Ultimate avengers / [writer, Mark Millar ; penciler, Carlos Pacheco ; inkers, Dexter Vines & Danny Miki with Allen Martinez, Victor Olazaba & Tom Palmer ; colorist, Justin Ponsor ; letterer, VC's Cory Petit
Millar, Mark.

10 Second Review
The Marvel Ultimate series restarts their most popular titles with a more modern perspective. This book picks up after the events of Ultimatum. Nick Fury has been fired and Captain America has gone rogue. Tony Stark's big brother lends a hand as well as a kinder, gentler Hulk.

This is an interesting story that provides a new take on Red Skulls origin.
However, it seems mundane compared with the pre-Ultimatum story-line.

Notes
War Machine plays rough.

Learning Curve
Moderate: Readers new to the series might be confused.

The Musicians Daughter

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The Musicians Daughter

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The musician's daughter / Susanne Dunlap. Dunlap, Susanne Emily. New York : Bloomsbury, c2009.
1st U.S. ed.

10 Second Review
Set in the 18th century, this novel is about a young girl who wakes up on Christmas to discover her father has been murdered.  Without her father, the families future looks bleak.
She must struggle to find a way to support her family while secretly searching for clues of her fathers death.
And his valuable, missing violin.

A good read that offers some interesting insights into a different time period.
Mainly a mystery with a bit a romance.

Notes
Should appeal to girls looking for something new.

Learning Curve
Low: A good choice for new readers.