Page 62 April 2014 helps them in court. Theodore hears about a huge murder trail about a man who supposedly killed his wife. But since the State doesn’t have enough proof that the man, Mr. Duffy, killed his wife, the case isn’t going anywhere. Theodore can’t help himself and his desire to solve this case. While he is trying to solve this case, he gains new friends and learns that even a simple worker at a golf course can know more about what happened than the best detectives. THE CREATURE DEPARTMENT By Robert Paul Weston Elliot Von Doppler is a kid that lives in a small city called Bickleburgh. His Uncle Archie is a worker at a famous electronics factory, DENKI-3000. Elliot’s uncle works in the R&D department, where all the electronics are thought up and created. The R&D department is inside the DENKI-3000 and looks like a haunted house. Only Elliot’s uncle and a cook are allowed to go in the space. One day, Elliot meets the cook’s daughter, Leslie, and his uncle tells him to bring her with him to the R&D department. Together they learn that some inventions are not made by humans... and that is where the story gets interesting. Dan Wirtel is an avid reader and a freshman at Valley Lutheran High School. When he is not reading a good book, he is a multi-sport athlete at VLHS. Student joins team to review books for young readers By Amanda Goossen This month marks a fun change to the Arcadia News Book section. I admit that reading is my passion. Words in any fashion actually. I love to talk, listen, read, write…I even have a love of word searches. Something about the hidden words on a page makes me giddy. But reading a few novels or non-fiction books each month, along with young adult and young reader books have me spread too thin. So I decided to enlist someone to help. This month and for the foreseeable future, I’ve asked a young man with a passion for books that may even put me to shame, to help with the selections that are a bit out of my arena. If a book is for a middle school or high school student, the job will now go to Dan Wirtel. Dan is the son of the Arcadia News ad director, Donna Wirtel. He’s in high school and I’ve seen his nose in a book enough times to know he’s the right man for the job. He’s knowledgeable and smart, has a love for the written word and creative stories so much that I knew he’d do a fabulous job. I don’t hand over the reviewer cap easily, but Dan deserves it. I look forward to seeing what he can do. The Arcadia News Book Club will meet at the Saguaro Library on April 24 at 7 p.m. The book of the month is Safe With Me by Amy Hatvany and Amy will join us for a thirty minute Skype session. Refreshments will be served and jovial conversation will take place. Don’t miss out as we celebrate the second anniversary of the Arcadia News Book Club. For additional information or to RSVP to the book club, email amanda@ arcadianews.com. SAFE WITH ME By Amy Hatvany In her sixth novel, Amy Hatvany does what she does best. She tells a female story. Actually she tells the story of three women, each intertwined in each other’s lives, whether they know it or want it, or not. Hannah Scott’s life is suddenly interrupted by a heart-wrenching sound outside her home. The screeching sound of tires marks the loss of life, the devastating loss of her precious daughter. Olivia Bell is a fragile woman stuck in a bad marriage to a mean and suffocating man. Her fifteen-year-old daughter is the only reason for staying in her marriage and even her sweet girl knows something is terribly wrong within her home. Maddie Bell is a girl who survived a rare illness, only after a liver transplant. Desperate for a life of her own, Maddie seeks freedom through the Internet and hopes to make friends when she’s forced to finally enter a real school. As she soon discovers, however, high school kids are far from friendly especially to an odd girl who looks ill and has been raised within the walls of a hospital. When these three women suddenly fall within each other’s path, fate intervenes to develop a rare and special friendship. Beautifully written, Hatvany proves she’s the master of female narratives. Safe With Me is yet another grand accomplishment for this talented writer. SCHOOL AGE BOOKS By Dan Wirtel MOXIE AND THE ART OF RULE BREAKING By Erin Dionne Recent 8th grade graduates Moxie and her best friend Ollie are planning a great summer together exploring their hometown of Boston. But a menacing redhead interrupts their plans when she demands that Moxie’s Grandpa (who Moxie calls Grumps) returns some items that belong to a criminal, named Sully Cupcakes. Using her math skills, Ollie’s geocaching (an outdoor recreational activity, in which the participants use a GPS receiver to hide and seek containers, called “geocaches” or “caches,” anywhere in the world) expertise and Grumps failing memory, Moxie and Ollie travel throughout Boston to help solve the famous Gardener Museum art heist. You’ll find yourself cheering Moxie and her smart friend Ollie as they overcome many odds while solving their mystery. THEODORE, KID LAWYER, BOONE By John Grisham A 13 year-old kid named Theodore Boone is in 8th grade and wants to become a great lawyer or judge. Other kids come to him for help if they have pet or family problems, and Theodore 30th Street & Indian School Road • 602.957.8402 Lindstrom Family Auto Wash Your Neighborhood Car Wash Visit us at LindstromAutoWash.com for the “Deal of the Month!” Not valid with any other offers. Must present coupon. Expires 4/30/14. Not valid with any other offers. Must present coupon. Expires 4/30/14. 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Page 63 April 2014 Springtime in Phoenix brings great weather and music By Craig Goossen It’s April and life couldn’t be better for music fans in the Valley. This month is so filled with quality music that it’s a dicey affair trying to come up with a five-song sampler for you to download and investigate on your own. The Arcadia News monthly mix contains five songs, highlighting five shows that will surely be worth your indulgence, but if you want to squeak a few more nights out on the town before the sun begins to lay down its law on the summer, this is your month. The Cult, Reverend Horton Heat, John Legend, ZZ Top, Diana Krall, Broken Bells, Dick Dale, Lana Del Rey, Neutral Milk Hotel, Chromeo, Off!, Black Carl, Drive By Truckers, Dandy Warhols, George Clinton with Parliament and I could go on and on, because there’s many more interesting acts performing here in April. If you’re ever one to question whether or not Phoenix has the goods, or if you feel a sense of inferiority to other major cities, it’s months like this that should make you proud. Get out and celebrate. BLACK LIPS: Boys In The Wood (2014) Fresh off their seventh release, Atlanta, Georgia’s Black Lips are kind enough to bring their unpredictable rock and roll stage show to Phoenix. This band only keeps getting better and this show will not disappoint. Teenagers, they’re allowing your presence in this one so get your tickets. Black Lips will perform on Friday, April 4 at Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave. in downtown Phoenix. Tickets are $20 and the show is for 16 years and older. JOHN SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION: Brenda (1994) You tend to undervalue from time to time what a heavyweight John Spencer is to music. This man has laid serious tracks and his influence is felt deeply. It’s time we come out in force and party with the Blues Explosion and pay respect. They will not fail us. The Blues Explosion will perform on Thursday, April 10 at Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave. in downtown Phoenix. Tickets are $20 and the show is 21 years and older. FRANK TURNER: The Way I Tend To Be (2013) Punker turned signer songwriter, Frank Turner brings his band to Phoenix to blow up the new venue, Pressroom. This is the perfect opportunity for Arcadians to hop in a cab, dine downtown and check out the latest venue featuring a world class act. Kids of all ages are welcome, but only if their bedtime is past 8 p.m. Frank Turner will perform on Wednesday, April 16 at Pressroom, 441 W. Madison St. in downtown Phoenix. Tickets are $22 and the show is for all ages. TINARIWEN: Imidiwan Ahi Sigdim (2014) It’s quite fitting that a band from the Saharan Desert took a trip to Southern California and recorded their latest release amidst the magic of Joshua Tree. I’m not sure if I can do justice to describing Tinariwen, aside from saying they’re great, unique and many of our country’s cool musicians find their way onto their records. Tinariwen will perform on Monday, April 21 at MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix. Tickets start at $34.50. LORETTA LYNN: Peace In The Valley (1965) When legends make their way to Phoenix you need to recognize. You should look in the mirror and ask yourself if you’ve seen the legend in question. We’re lucky to live in a city where artists like Ms. Loretta Lynn find it in their hearts to make a stop. Loretta Lynn will perform on Thursday, April 24 at Wild Horse Pass Casino, 5550 W. Wild Horse Pass in Chandler. Tickets start at $48. All events, show times and venues are subject to change. Check with the venue prior or the event to confirm details. Proud Partner of Sun Devil Athletics ESTATE PLANNING • PROBATE • TRUST ADMINISTRATION • BANKRUPTCY ESTATE LITIGATION • ASSET PROTECTION PLANNING • ELDER LAW • QDRO’S Call Today for your FREE CONSULTATION Scottsdale Office (Bell Rd & 101 Fwy) • Phoenix Office (44th St & 202 Fwy) www.DanaFirm.com Affordable • Professional • Convenient (480) 924-4424 Matthew S. Dana JD, LLM, CPA, CLU, ChFC 9,000 - Number of Clients 1984 - Year Established 57 - Collective Years of Experience 11 - Attorneys 8 - Valley Locations 1 - Practice Area Estate Planning by the Numbers: ESTATE PLANNING ESTATE LITIGATION It’s Starting to get warm... Time to Move Your Wine! 4177 N. 44 TH Street Phoenix, AZ thevaultwinestorage.com KACHINA Quality Dry Cleaning 602-955-5540 3926 E. Indian School Road Arcadia Family Owned & Operated Since 1959 Home & Office Pickup & Delivery Available