Articles related to "Young Adult Fiction"
Review of The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier
This article will review the classic work of young adult fiction, The Chocolate War, with an analysis of its intriguing characters and significant themes.
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This article will review the classic work of young adult fiction, The Chocolate War, with an analysis of its intriguing characters and significant themes.
book review of the chocolate war • analysis of the chocolate war themes • the chocolate war by robert cormier • classic young adult fiction • young adult fiction about questioning authority an
Book Review: Saving Jessica
A review of Saving Jessica - a compelling story about love, sacrifice and difficult decisions.
renal disease • lurlene mcdaniel • saving jessica • rebellion • young adult fiction
A review of Saving Jessica - a compelling story about love, sacrifice and difficult decisions.
renal disease • lurlene mcdaniel • saving jessica • rebellion • young adult fiction
Neil Gaiman's Young Adult Fiction
Best known for his addicting fantasy fiction and adult comics, bestselling author Neil Gaiman is one of the top names in today's publishing industry.
neil gaiman coraline • coraline movie • the graveyard book • coraline trailer • kids comics
Best known for his addicting fantasy fiction and adult comics, bestselling author Neil Gaiman is one of the top names in today's publishing industry.
neil gaiman coraline • coraline movie • the graveyard book • coraline trailer • kids comics
Uninvited by Amanda Marrone
Using the vampire as a medium, Marrone explores a girl's relationship with herself, her peers, and her ex-boyfriend.
amanda marrone • uninvited book • young adult fiction • vampire books • revealers
Using the vampire as a medium, Marrone explores a girl's relationship with herself, her peers, and her ex-boyfriend.
amanda marrone • uninvited book • young adult fiction • vampire books • revealers
Book Review: Extreme by J A Mawter
J A Mawter continues her Freewheelers series with BMX bikers and skateboarders clashing over a new skate park and bullying emails causing trouble for students.
freewheelers • extreme • jeni mawter • australian author • australian young adult fiction
J A Mawter continues her Freewheelers series with BMX bikers and skateboarders clashing over a new skate park and bullying emails causing trouble for students.
freewheelers • extreme • jeni mawter • australian author • australian young adult fiction
Book Review: Mac Slater Cool Hunter Series
Australian author Tristan Bancks has brought the modern trend of Cool Hunting into a novel for 9 - 14 year olds set in Kings Bay, Australia.
mac slater • cool hunter • tristan bancks • the rules of cool • coolhunting
Australian author Tristan Bancks has brought the modern trend of Cool Hunting into a novel for 9 - 14 year olds set in Kings Bay, Australia.
mac slater • cool hunter • tristan bancks • the rules of cool • coolhunting
Margaret Peterson Haddix
Margaret Peterson Haddix, young adult fiction author of 23 books has made fans all over the country.
margaret peterson haddix • shadow children • running out of time • young adult fiction • science fiction
Margaret Peterson Haddix, young adult fiction author of 23 books has made fans all over the country.
margaret peterson haddix • shadow children • running out of time • young adult fiction • science fiction
The Trials and Triumphs of Joey Pigza
Review of Jack Gantos' Joey Pigza novels, Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key and Joey Pigza Loses Control, a 2001 Newbery Honor Book.
jack gantos • joey pigza • young adult fiction • novels • newbery
Review of Jack Gantos' Joey Pigza novels, Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key and Joey Pigza Loses Control, a 2001 Newbery Honor Book.
jack gantos • joey pigza • young adult fiction • novels • newbery
Writing Strong Characters in Kids Books
The best way to build characters is to understand their inner drives. You can learn an enormous amount about children and their inner needs by watching them playing.
writing for children • building characters • writing fiction for kids • creative writing tips • young adult fiction writing tips
The best way to build characters is to understand their inner drives. You can learn an enormous amount about children and their inner needs by watching them playing.
writing for children • building characters • writing fiction for kids • creative writing tips • young adult fiction writing tips
YA Author Laura Bowers
Author Laura Bowers discusses the publication of her debut novel, BEAUTY SHOP FOR RENT, and the winding path she traveled to discover the dream of writing within herself.
laura bowers • young adult fiction • ya • beauty shop for rent • locust books
Author Laura Bowers discusses the publication of her debut novel, BEAUTY SHOP FOR RENT, and the winding path she traveled to discover the dream of writing within herself.
laura bowers • young adult fiction • ya • beauty shop for rent • locust books
Young Adult Novel Guidelines
Is your book a middle-grade or young adult novel? What themes are appropriate? Can you use cuss words? Here are some tips to write for this age group.
young adult novels • ya novels • childrens books • writing ya fiction • writing teen fiction
Is your book a middle-grade or young adult novel? What themes are appropriate? Can you use cuss words? Here are some tips to write for this age group.
young adult novels • ya novels • childrens books • writing ya fiction • writing teen fiction
Curse of the Night Wolf Book Summary & Review
Barnaby Grimes: Curse of the Night Wolf is the first book in a gory young-adult series written by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell.
night wolf • curse of the night wolf book review • werewolves books • paul stewart and chris • stewart and chris riddell
Barnaby Grimes: Curse of the Night Wolf is the first book in a gory young-adult series written by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell.
night wolf • curse of the night wolf book review • werewolves books • paul stewart and chris • stewart and chris riddell
Book Review: A Rose for the Anzac Boys
As three teenaged girls seek to make a difference in the ongoing struggles of World War I, they find that the war will impact them in ways they could never have imagined.
a rose for the anzac boys • jackie french • historical teen fiction • australian author • the role of women in war
As three teenaged girls seek to make a difference in the ongoing struggles of World War I, they find that the war will impact them in ways they could never have imagined.
a rose for the anzac boys • jackie french • historical teen fiction • australian author • the role of women in war
Book Review: Mahtab's Story
Inspired by the real life experiences of Muslim refugees, Mahtab's Story is a fictional tale of one girl's journey with her family from Afghanistan to Australia.
mahtabs story • libby gleeson • muslim refugees • young adult fiction • australian author
Inspired by the real life experiences of Muslim refugees, Mahtab's Story is a fictional tale of one girl's journey with her family from Afghanistan to Australia.
mahtabs story • libby gleeson • muslim refugees • young adult fiction • australian author
Lorie Ann Grover
When Lorie Ann Grover was young, she wanted to dance. But her body kept growing, refusing to cooperate. So, instead of giving up her dream, she redirected her passion
lorie ann grover • yal • young adult fiction • dance • ballet
When Lorie Ann Grover was young, she wanted to dance. But her body kept growing, refusing to cooperate. So, instead of giving up her dream, she redirected her passion
lorie ann grover • yal • young adult fiction • dance • ballet
M.T. Anderson's YA Novel Feed
This novel poses important questions to both the young and old of today's generation while remaining interesting to those readers not interested in ambiguous writing.
m.t. anderson feed • feed novel • feed book • m.t. anderson • young adult fiction
This novel poses important questions to both the young and old of today's generation while remaining interesting to those readers not interested in ambiguous writing.
m.t. anderson feed • feed novel • feed book • m.t. anderson • young adult fiction
Multicultural Reading for Young Adults
Some innovative fantasy novels incorporate world views from non-Western cultures, both past and present.
juvenile multicultural literature • juvenile fantasy literature • books about dragons • books about magic • international young adult books
Some innovative fantasy novels incorporate world views from non-Western cultures, both past and present.
juvenile multicultural literature • juvenile fantasy literature • books about dragons • books about magic • international young adult books
Review of From The Mixed-Up Files.....
When Claudia and Jamie Kincaid decide to run away from their predictable home life and hide out in an unlikely spot, they find more adventure than they bargained for.
e.l. konigsburg • newberry award winner • young adult fiction • novel about michaelangelo angel sculpture • jamie kincaid
When Claudia and Jamie Kincaid decide to run away from their predictable home life and hide out in an unlikely spot, they find more adventure than they bargained for.
e.l. konigsburg • newberry award winner • young adult fiction • novel about michaelangelo angel sculpture • jamie kincaid
Top 10 Young Adult Books of all Time
It can be difficult to encourage adolescents to read. Some claim they are bored by books. Some say reading is too hard. Most teenagers just need to be able to relate to t
teen fiction • young adult fiction • top 10 list • the giver • lois lowry
It can be difficult to encourage adolescents to read. Some claim they are bored by books. Some say reading is too hard. Most teenagers just need to be able to relate to t
teen fiction • young adult fiction • top 10 list • the giver • lois lowry
World War 2 Holocaust Fiction for Teens
Young adult novels such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Book Thief can be used as supplements to teen history lessons on World War II and the Holocaust.
world war 2 holocaust fiction for teens • the boy in the striped pyjamas • the book thief • markus zusak • john boyne
Young adult novels such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Book Thief can be used as supplements to teen history lessons on World War II and the Holocaust.
world war 2 holocaust fiction for teens • the boy in the striped pyjamas • the book thief • markus zusak • john boyne
"Eragon" by Christopher Paolini
"Eragon" is the beginning of a sci-fi saga in the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien. Paolini's story of dragons, elves, and monsters is told by a 15-year-old human boy.
eragon • christopher paolini • saphira • brisingr • inheritance cycle
"Eragon" is the beginning of a sci-fi saga in the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien. Paolini's story of dragons, elves, and monsters is told by a 15-year-old human boy.
eragon • christopher paolini • saphira • brisingr • inheritance cycle
A Look Back at the 2007 National Book Festival
The annual American literary event offered something for book lovers of every age and genre.
2007 national book festival • library of congress literary events • annual book festivals • washington d.c. activities • literary events for children
The annual American literary event offered something for book lovers of every age and genre.
2007 national book festival • library of congress literary events • annual book festivals • washington d.c. activities • literary events for children
Book Review: Step on a Crack
With his latest release, best-selling author James Patterson introduces a new character -- hard-nosed, gentle-hearted, Irish cop and father of ten, Mike Bennett.
step on a crack by james patterosn • james patterson novel • james patterson book review • michael bennett mystery • patterson thriller
With his latest release, best-selling author James Patterson introduces a new character -- hard-nosed, gentle-hearted, Irish cop and father of ten, Mike Bennett.
step on a crack by james patterosn • james patterson novel • james patterson book review • michael bennett mystery • patterson thriller
Crash Test: An Upper Class Novel
A review of the latest book in The Upper Class series, Crash Test, and a look at how this YA series compares with the popular Gossip Girl series.
crash test by hobson brown taylor materne and caro • the upper class book series • comparisons between the upper class series and the • teen fiction about privileged students • books similar to gossip girl
A review of the latest book in The Upper Class series, Crash Test, and a look at how this YA series compares with the popular Gossip Girl series.
crash test by hobson brown taylor materne and caro • the upper class book series • comparisons between the upper class series and the • teen fiction about privileged students • books similar to gossip girl
James Patterson
James Patterson is the author of 41 novels (to date) and is one of the most prolific -- and successful -- writers in the mystery genre.
james patterson • best selling mystery writers • bestselling thriller writers • bestselling authors • patterson novels
James Patterson is the author of 41 novels (to date) and is one of the most prolific -- and successful -- writers in the mystery genre.
james patterson • best selling mystery writers • bestselling thriller writers • bestselling authors • patterson novels
Patterson's You've Been Warned
Paranoia or threat, dream or reality --James Patterson's latest thriller draws the reader in with its unique plot. Unfortunately, the novel doesn't deliver an ending.
james patterson thriller • you've been warned • thrillers set in new york city • howard roughan • reviews of james patterson novels
Paranoia or threat, dream or reality --James Patterson's latest thriller draws the reader in with its unique plot. Unfortunately, the novel doesn't deliver an ending.
james patterson thriller • you've been warned • thrillers set in new york city • howard roughan • reviews of james patterson novels
Review - The 6th Target
What should have been a peaceful Saturday ferry ride turns deadly when a passenger opens fire as the boat is docking at the San Francisco waterfront.
women's murder club mystery • review 6th target • review sixth target • james patterson books • mystery novels set in san francisco
What should have been a peaceful Saturday ferry ride turns deadly when a passenger opens fire as the boat is docking at the San Francisco waterfront.
women's murder club mystery • review 6th target • review sixth target • james patterson books • mystery novels set in san francisco
Teens Reading the Classics
Teens are not limited to the modern fiction being mass-produced for them today - the classics are still equally as applicable and accessible.
teen reading • classics • literature • pride and prejudice • jane austen
Teens are not limited to the modern fiction being mass-produced for them today - the classics are still equally as applicable and accessible.
teen reading • classics • literature • pride and prejudice • jane austen
2008 National Book Award Winners
This year marks the 59th annual National Book Awards. Here are the winners and finalists in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and young adult literature.
2008 national book foundation award winners • book awards • national book awards • 2008 national book foundation award finalists • 2008 national book award in fiction
This year marks the 59th annual National Book Awards. Here are the winners and finalists in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and young adult literature.
2008 national book foundation award winners • book awards • national book awards • 2008 national book foundation award finalists • 2008 national book award in fiction
A Giant Problem: Book Review
It's been a year since the 2007 release of The Nixie's Song, but authors Holly Black and Tony DiTerrlizzi have finally delivered a sequel.
a giant problem • beyond the spiderwick chronicles • beyond the spiderwick chronicles book review • the nixie's song • the spiderwick chronicles
It's been a year since the 2007 release of The Nixie's Song, but authors Holly Black and Tony DiTerrlizzi have finally delivered a sequel.
a giant problem • beyond the spiderwick chronicles • beyond the spiderwick chronicles book review • the nixie's song • the spiderwick chronicles
Believable Characters for Young Adult Readers Part I
How to create beleivable young adult characters, elements of writing for young adults
young adults • writing • creating characters • believable characters for young adult readers • sue reichard
How to create beleivable young adult characters, elements of writing for young adults
young adults • writing • creating characters • believable characters for young adult readers • sue reichard
Blind Reading Resources-Large Type
Enlarged texts are a vital component of reading for the visually impaired, making words and images accessible while keeping them on the same page in the classroom.
where to find large-print books • reading aids for sight-impaired students • low-vision reading resources • american printing house for the blind • national association for visually handicapped
Enlarged texts are a vital component of reading for the visually impaired, making words and images accessible while keeping them on the same page in the classroom.
where to find large-print books • reading aids for sight-impaired students • low-vision reading resources • american printing house for the blind • national association for visually handicapped
Brisingr by Christopher Paolini
"Brisingr" is the continuation of a sci-fi saga of dragons, elves, and dwarves, which tells how a 16-year-old human boy fights for his country.
brisingr • eragon • christopher paolini • inheritance cycle • saphira
"Brisingr" is the continuation of a sci-fi saga of dragons, elves, and dwarves, which tells how a 16-year-old human boy fights for his country.
brisingr • eragon • christopher paolini • inheritance cycle • saphira
Cross Country by James Patterson
The latest in James Patterson's Cross series takes the renowned detective to the heart of Africa, where the rules are different...or perhaps non-existent.
cross country by james patterson • james patterson novels • thrillers set in africa • alex cross novels • 2008 best selling mystery novels
The latest in James Patterson's Cross series takes the renowned detective to the heart of Africa, where the rules are different...or perhaps non-existent.
cross country by james patterson • james patterson novels • thrillers set in africa • alex cross novels • 2008 best selling mystery novels
Double Cross by James Patterson
James Patterson's latest promises an interwoven plot with two clever, yet diabolical killers. However, the characters are stereotypes and the plot is way too predictable.
double cross by james patterson • james patterson thriller • double cross • thrillers set in washington dc • kyle craig
James Patterson's latest promises an interwoven plot with two clever, yet diabolical killers. However, the characters are stereotypes and the plot is way too predictable.
double cross by james patterson • james patterson thriller • double cross • thrillers set in washington dc • kyle craig
Dragon Books for Young Adults
After the September 20, 2008 release of Brisingr, young-adult fans of Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Trilogy need something new to read.
dragon books for young adults • dragon books • dragon novels • dragon stories • inheritance trilogy
After the September 20, 2008 release of Brisingr, young-adult fans of Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Trilogy need something new to read.
dragon books for young adults • dragon books • dragon novels • dragon stories • inheritance trilogy
Eldest by Christopher Paolini
"Eldest" is the continuation of a sci-fi saga in the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien, which tells how a 16-year-old human boy becomes a warrior.
christopher paolini • eragon • brisingr • saphira • inheritance cycle
"Eldest" is the continuation of a sci-fi saga in the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien, which tells how a 16-year-old human boy becomes a warrior.
christopher paolini • eragon • brisingr • saphira • inheritance cycle
Lucy Maud Montgomery
Lucy Maud Montgomery was a prolific Canadian author during the turn of the 20th Century. Her novels are as well loved today as they were 100 years ago.
anne of green gables • anne of avonlea • lucy maud montgomery • canadian fiction • canadian childrens' literature
Lucy Maud Montgomery was a prolific Canadian author during the turn of the 20th Century. Her novels are as well loved today as they were 100 years ago.
anne of green gables • anne of avonlea • lucy maud montgomery • canadian fiction • canadian childrens' literature
MFA / MA's for Speculative Fiction Writers
The University of Southern Maine and Seton Hill University now offer low-residency master's degrees in writing genre or popular fiction.
mfa programs for sf writers • ma for spec fiction authors • creative writing programs kansas • writing workshops north carolina • ma
The University of Southern Maine and Seton Hill University now offer low-residency master's degrees in writing genre or popular fiction.
mfa programs for sf writers • ma for spec fiction authors • creative writing programs kansas • writing workshops north carolina • ma
Quickie by James Patterson
James Patterson's "Quickie" is just that: Quickly written, Quickly read, and Quickly forgotten.
james patterson novels • mystery novels set in the bronx • 2007 mystery bestsellers • reviews of james patterson novels • quickie
James Patterson's "Quickie" is just that: Quickly written, Quickly read, and Quickly forgotten.
james patterson novels • mystery novels set in the bronx • 2007 mystery bestsellers • reviews of james patterson novels • quickie
Re-reading Myths and Fables: Donna Jo Napoli
Donna Jo Napoli's surprising re-tellings of familiar stories and myths breathe new life into many a tired tale. Here is an overview of some of her best works in the genre.
fairy tales • myths • legends • napoli • cinderella
Donna Jo Napoli's surprising re-tellings of familiar stories and myths breathe new life into many a tired tale. Here is an overview of some of her best works in the genre.
fairy tales • myths • legends • napoli • cinderella
Sundays at Tiffany's by Patterson
Jane has few people in her life as a child--only her imaginary friend, Michael. When she meets him in real life years later, what can it possibly mean?
sundays at tiffany's by james patterson • james patterson novels • gabrielle charbonnet novels • novels set in manhattan • jane margaux
Jane has few people in her life as a child--only her imaginary friend, Michael. When she meets him in real life years later, what can it possibly mean?
sundays at tiffany's by james patterson • james patterson novels • gabrielle charbonnet novels • novels set in manhattan • jane margaux
The 39 Clues Books and Online Competitions
A series of mystery/adventure books for children offering prizes to readers who read the books, collect puzzle cards and find clues to solve 39 Clues online challenges.
the 39 clues • mystery adventure books for children • 39 clues online challenges • the maze of bones • rick riordan
A series of mystery/adventure books for children offering prizes to readers who read the books, collect puzzle cards and find clues to solve 39 Clues online challenges.
the 39 clues • mystery adventure books for children • 39 clues online challenges • the maze of bones • rick riordan
The Nixie's Song, Tony Diterlizzi & Holly Black
After putting The Spiderwick Chronicles to bed in 2004, Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black have joined forces again to write a new chapter in the Spiderwick adventure.
beyond the spiderwick chronicles • the spiderwick chronicles • the nixie's song • spiderwick chronicles book review • holly black
After putting The Spiderwick Chronicles to bed in 2004, Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black have joined forces again to write a new chapter in the Spiderwick adventure.
beyond the spiderwick chronicles • the spiderwick chronicles • the nixie's song • spiderwick chronicles book review • holly black
The Softwire: Betrayal on Orbis 2 by PJ Haarsma
Star Wars meets The Matrix in science fiction author PJ Haarsma's second installment to his popular Softwire series.
pj haarsma • softwire • science fiction book • ring of orbis • role playing computer games
Star Wars meets The Matrix in science fiction author PJ Haarsma's second installment to his popular Softwire series.
pj haarsma • softwire • science fiction book • ring of orbis • role playing computer games
YA Fiction Series- Science Fiction
Thrilling teen science fiction can be found here. Great authors like Madeleine L'Engle, Eoin Colfer, Scott Westerfeld and Margaret Peterson Haddix are worth a read!
ya science fiction series • teen fiction • l'engle • haddix • colfer
Thrilling teen science fiction can be found here. Great authors like Madeleine L'Engle, Eoin Colfer, Scott Westerfeld and Margaret Peterson Haddix are worth a read!
ya science fiction series • teen fiction • l'engle • haddix • colfer
A Talk With Science Fiction Author Alethea Eason
Author of science fiction book Hungry explains how fate, a writing exercise, and a math specialist helped her craft a comedy about a charismatic flesh-eating space alien
author interview • alethea eason • space aliens • alien books for kids • bruce coville
Author of science fiction book Hungry explains how fate, a writing exercise, and a math specialist helped her craft a comedy about a charismatic flesh-eating space alien
author interview • alethea eason • space aliens • alien books for kids • bruce coville
Author Visits to Schools Encourage Kids Literacy
Young adult author Janette Rallison encourages kids literacy with her author visits and writing workshops.
janette rallison books • kids literacy • author visits to schools • creative writing for children • improving writing skills
Young adult author Janette Rallison encourages kids literacy with her author visits and writing workshops.
janette rallison books • kids literacy • author visits to schools • creative writing for children • improving writing skills
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