Young Adult Novels

This article explains the reasons why an adult should give a young adult novel a chance.

Acclaimed films based on novels have become the rage lately, with the success of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Harry Potter series. Unfortunately, not all young adult novels are successfully rendered into film. Here are ten of the worst.

In the wake of such explosive bestsellers as the Harry Potter and Twilight series, there seems to be a growing interest in young adult books. This is my top 10 list of my favorite young adult novels.

Choosing not to choose is a choice, but sometimes one just isn't enough for the true bibliophile. Winter is approaching, the nights are longer, and next adventure--or three-- awaits…

Vanish by Sophie Jordan is a young adult novel, the sequel to Firelight, set for release on September 6 2011.

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Spellbound by Cara Lynn Shultz is due to be released on June 28 2011. This young adult novel is an enthralling tale of true love, magic, being true to yourself and sacrifice.

White Cat by Holly Black is a fantastic start to what promises to be another fantastic series from the author.

The Sorcerer of Sainte Felice by Ann Finnin is a historical young adult novel that has a touch of magic and religion.

Winter break is almost here, and as a teacher, I am looking forward to the opportunity to unwind, catch up, and spend time with my family and friends.

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The Mitochondrial Curiosities of Marcels 1-9 by Jocelyn Brown is a young adult novel about Andrea, or Dree. Neat craft projects and a mystery to solve are extra bonuses for readers of this coming of age novel for the modern teen.

Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchey brings theater to life, literally. Seventeen-year-old Beatrice Shakespeare Smith Bertie is different; she knows all the lines but has no set role to play

Magic Under Glass is the debut young adult novel by Jaclyn Dolamore. A unique novel gothic novel that is hard to put down.

Eighteen-year-old Eunice "Bug" Smoot is having a bad day. She is about to be evicted, loses her job, her car has been vandalized and a demon is after her soul in Soul Enchilada

Sometimes the lost, lonely feeling you have is for a good reason. Thirteen year old Bee is about to find that out for herself.

'Tomorrow When the War Began' looks like an Australian version of Red Dawn, with teenage Aussies fighting a guerrilla war against an unidentified by non English speaking invading army.

Maureen Johnson's 13 Little Blue Envelopes is a quick read that young women everywhere will enjoy.

On her thirteenth birthday, Angel finds out that her Mother's habit of referring to her absent Father as the Devil is literal.

This review is about a young adult novel named Another Faust, by Daniel and Dina Nayeri. Why I would recommend reading it.

If you or someone you know really likes Twilight this is the list to look at when trying to find the perfect gift for them becuase there is so much to choose from from accessories, clothing, to books.

A review of 10 of my personal worst films that were based on books.

Sister Wife, by Shelley Hrdlitschka, is a detailed and vivid depiction of life for the citizens of a polygamist community.

A collection of books intended to show the best of the women over generations.

The poem develops as a dedication to all individuals that makes their life meaningful and colorful in their years of being with books and friends.

Twilight is a very popular young adult novel which was recently turned into an equally successful movie. Its popularity can be attributed to its unique premise, a vampire + human love story.

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