Eragon
THE GOLDEN COMPASS, THE DARK MATERIAL TRILOGY
INKHEART
HOBBIT
MAGYK
Recommendations from PotterNut
Saturday, July 14, 2007
If you like Harry, try...
Eragon THE GOLDEN COMPASS, THE DARK MATERIAL TRILOGY
INKHEART
HOBBIT
MAGYK
Recommendations from PotterNut
Pretty Little Liars
Pretty Little Liars
By: Sara Shepard
Pages: 304
In the exclusive town of Rosewood, Pennsylvania, there were four popular girls who were once BFFs with Alison DiLaurentis; the queen bee of their elite seventh grade group. However, she mysteriously disappeared one night and was never seen again. Each girl was sad over this incident but nonetheless a little bit relieved that their own secrets (which only Alison knew about) would never be mentioned. After three years, they have grown apart from each other; now in 11th grade, Spencer is coveting her sister’s boyfriend, Aria is having an affair with her teacher, Emily is attracted to a new female friend, and Hanna makes herself throw up to stay skinny and popular. When they started receiving threatening messages from “A” which brought up their past secrets, the girls are sure that Alison was back. But this is not something to celebrate over for, with their dirty little secretes uncovered, it could very well destroy them.
At first glance, this just might be another chick-lit because of the cover (Barbie dolls, haha), but don’t get fooled by it! It turns out to be quite a page turner involving mystery and murder. Unfortunately, readers will be left with a cliff-hanger as the ending, but no worries, it has a sequel.
s.t.e.p.h.i.e.
Branch: Angus Glen
By: Sara Shepard
Pages: 304
In the exclusive town of Rosewood, Pennsylvania, there were four popular girls who were once BFFs with Alison DiLaurentis; the queen bee of their elite seventh grade group. However, she mysteriously disappeared one night and was never seen again. Each girl was sad over this incident but nonetheless a little bit relieved that their own secrets (which only Alison knew about) would never be mentioned. After three years, they have grown apart from each other; now in 11th grade, Spencer is coveting her sister’s boyfriend, Aria is having an affair with her teacher, Emily is attracted to a new female friend, and Hanna makes herself throw up to stay skinny and popular. When they started receiving threatening messages from “A” which brought up their past secrets, the girls are sure that Alison was back. But this is not something to celebrate over for, with their dirty little secretes uncovered, it could very well destroy them.
At first glance, this just might be another chick-lit because of the cover (Barbie dolls, haha), but don’t get fooled by it! It turns out to be quite a page turner involving mystery and murder. Unfortunately, readers will be left with a cliff-hanger as the ending, but no worries, it has a sequel.
s.t.e.p.h.i.e.
Branch: Angus Glen
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Harry Potter and the Order of Phoniex
is the latest movie tie-in.Are you one of the lucky ones that attended the midnight opening? I'm going to see it this weekend.
How is it different from the book? Let's make a list.
Read the reviews at Rotten Tomatoes and post your critic here.
PotterNut.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Rowling promises to write again
After a million name petition, Rowling has promised to consider writing another HP.
Unfortunately, I see the dollar signs as well as the loyalty to her fans.
Catherine
Unfortunately, I see the dollar signs as well as the loyalty to her fans.
Catherine
Monday, July 9, 2007
What book would make a great movie?
Hey Everybody!
Did you know that Cheaper by the Dozen was an original book based on a real family who lived in the 30's?
One of my favourite books and movies was also the Diary of Anne Frank. The original movie in black and white was very realistic.
Another book that has been remade into a movie, a few times, is Helen Keller: the story of blind girl.
Marvel Comics is now remaking many of its' comics into movies like the Fabulous Four.
At Angus, we have a graphic novel to the movie, Road to Perdition.
If I get a chance, this week, I will make a display of movie tie ins.
catherine
Did you know that Cheaper by the Dozen was an original book based on a real family who lived in the 30's?
One of my favourite books and movies was also the Diary of Anne Frank. The original movie in black and white was very realistic.
Another book that has been remade into a movie, a few times, is Helen Keller: the story of blind girl.
Marvel Comics is now remaking many of its' comics into movies like the Fabulous Four.
At Angus, we have a graphic novel to the movie, Road to Perdition.
If I get a chance, this week, I will make a display of movie tie ins.
catherine
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Movie Trivia Contest
In light of this weeks theme I've created a trivia contest...
Name the title of the movie the clue is referring to:
1. This movie, based on a book by Annie Proulx, won 3 Oscars in 2006
2. This Sci-Fi movie directed by Steven Spielberg was a blockbuster in the summer of 2005
3. Canadian actress, Rachel McAdams, starred in this movie based on a book by Nicholas Sparks
4. This movie, released in the spring of 2007, was based on a graphic novel written by Frank Miller
5. This movie, based on the book written by Thomas Harris, chronicles the early life of a notorious fictional serial killer
Email your entries to teens@markham.library.on.ca and write "Movie Trivia Contest" in the subject line by July 21. All correct entries will be entered into a draw for a prize package. The winner will be notified via email.
Good Luck!
Week 2
Hey!
The theme for this week is movie tie-in books. Can you think of any movies you've seen that were based on a book? Have you seen The Pursuit of Happyness, Children of Men, or Freedom Writers? They were all based on a book!
Although you don't have to read books that have been made into movies this week, you might be surprised to find how many movies are actually based on a book. If you're looking for some reading ideas, check out the following website called Based on the Book: http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/readers/movies/
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