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Six Great Young Adult Books for 2011Whether you need a book to read on vacation or while away long hot afternoons, these six young adult books for summer are a great choice. These hot picks include humor, drama, mystery, adventure and an inspiring true story to fill up summer hours.
Most Popular Children's and Young Adult Book Authors of 2010Which three children's and young adult authors were the most popular on USA Today's 2010 Bestsellers list?
3 Young Adult Books that Should Be MoviesYoung adult books are a great source for movies. Find out why Marked, Intertwined and The Host are the top 3 young adult books that should be movies.- 10 Worst Movies Based on Young Adult BooksMy list of the worst movies that were based on young adult books.
- Top 10 Children and Young Adult BooksThe top 10 children books. Help determine if what your kids are reading is appropriate to your standards before they read the book.
- How To Snag a Young Adult Book Agent: Where to Target Your QueriesLiterary agents for YA novels
- "The Cay" by Theodore TaylorPick up a YA book, you might be surprised.
- Jason Fuchs Scripting New Supernatural/Adventure Teen FilmsActor/writer Jason Fuchs has been hired to adapt two different young adult books for the big screen. He will be penning scripts based on the puzzle book 'The Clock Without a Face' and the supernatural thriller 'Break My Heart 1,000 Times.'
A Monster Calls: A Novel Inspired by Siobhan Dowd - by Patrick NessReview of the book "A Monster Calls" - By Patrick Ness. Inspired by Siobhan Dowd. Published by Candlewick Press. Copyright 2011.
10 TV Shows Based on BooksWith the number of TV shows based on books these days, books-to-TV may someday surpass the books-to-movies trend.- Hate List by Jennifer Brown: A Young Adult Book ReviewA review of the YA novel Hate List.
Young Adult Book Review: Ash, by Malinda LoA thorough review of Ash, a Cinderella retelling with the dark influence of Celtic faerie mythology and several new twists. Despite its beautiful prose and world building, the book suffers from critical flaws in characterization and development.- Top 20 Books of All Time RevisitedThree years ago, I made a list of the best books I had read in my lifetime. Here are twenty more, each one highly recommended.
- Three Young Adult Books Ready for the Big ScreenWith Twilight and Percy Jackson topping the box office, it is obvious that Young Adult books are box office gold. Here are three more books that could easily bring in the cash.
- Young Adult Book Review: Never Slow Dance with a ZombieWhen Margot Jean Johnson created her high school manifesto, she had no idea what she was getting herself into. Now, can she maneuver--and survive--the world of zombies she unwittingly uncovers with her determination to get a date with THE Dirk Conrad??
- Gifts for Twilight FansIf 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.
- 10 Worst Movies Adapted From Young Adult BooksThis list shows where the film industry failed miserably and proves the book is always better.
- Young Adult Movies From BooksThey may be decent films from others perspective but I can not watch the following movies(the books are far better).
- The Worst Movies Based on Young Adult BooksSometimes it's best to leave the book alone, which is exactly what should have happened with these ten films.
- Five Engaging Books for Reading on a PlaneWhen choosing books for plane reading, keep the material light, engaging, and possibly intriguing to fellow passengers.
- Shelf Discovery: The Teen Classics We Never Stopped Reading by Lizzie SkurnickA review of Lizzie Skurnick's book about the dozens of memorable teen books that young girls have been reading for decades.
- Florida Teens Read 2009-2010 Books AnnouncedThis is a list of the book included in the Florida Teens Read list for the 2009-2010 school year. It includes summaries, ratings and notes of grade level appropriateness.
- At the Start of Every TwilightThe 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: The Appeal Behind the Teen FavoriteTwilight 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.
- Top Five Books for Teenage GirlsIn this article, I provide 5 exemplary books for young adults.
- Twilight: Not Just for Nightstalkers and Teenie-boppersA book review of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, the first in a four part book series.
- Young Adult Must Read BooksA categorized guide to finding a good book. Split into different genres with suggestions and brief reviews. Book suggestions are aimed for young adults, but these are great books that anyone would enjoy. Looking for a good read? Read this guide for some excellent ideas!
- Good Books for Young AdultsThis is a list and short summary of a few books that I recommend for young adults.
- Why I Still Read Youth Books at 25Some youth books are written better than some adult fiction books. A story doesn't have to be written from the perspective of an adult to be a good read.
- Fallen Angels: A Young Adult Book by Dean MyersA Book Review of a Young Adult Title by Dean Myers. A squad of infantry slogs through the early half-light of day on a mission of search and destroy in Vietnam.
- Where Has the Magic Gone?Book Publishers and book sellers are suffering severe drops in their profits of this year's sales over those of last year in the same quarter. What seems to be responsible? The common denominator is that no Harry Potter books were released this year.
- New Young Adult Book Released!Looking for a good story? Tired of the mundane? Then give the Judges Chronicels a chance to inspire you mind. Great for kids and adults too!
- Where Authors Get Their Ideas fromDo you ever wonder exactly where the ideas for some books come from? Here's a sampling of some books and the inspirations that led to them.