After I saw the trailer for Beastly earlier last week, I started wondering about other Young Adult novels that are coming to the big screen this year. Here’s a selection of books (that we own! YAY!) and pertinent information.
Remember: reading and reviewing ANY of these books can lead to four hours of community service.
Beastly by Alex Flinn. A modern-day take on the “Beauty and the Beast” fairy tale where a New York teen, Kyle Kingsbury, is transformed into a hideous monster in order to find true love. Movie release date? March 4th, rated PG-13.
The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliffe. A young centurion ventures among the hostile tribes beyond the Roman Wall to recover the eagle standard of the Ninth, a legion which mysteriously disappeared under his father’s command. Movie Release date: February 11, rated PG-13
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 by J.K. Rowling. The end begins as Harry, Ron, and Hermione go back to Hogwarts to find and destroy Voldemort’s final horcruxes… Movie Release Date: July 15, rating unknown.
I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore. John Smith – one of nine aliens from the planet Lorien – struggles to outrun his past, discover his future and live a normal life in Paradise, Ohio, as one by one his fellow Loriens are being killed by evil beings. Movie Release date: February 18, rated PG-13.
Jane Eyre by CharlotteBrontë. A Victorian governess’s love for her mysterious employer is threatened by the tragic secret of his mansion. Movie Release Date: March 11, rated PG-13.
Soul Surfer: a true story of faith, family, and fighting to get back on the board by Bethany Hamilton.Bethany Hamilton, a teenage surfer, lost her arm in a shark attack off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii. Not even the loss of her arm keeps her from returning to surfing, the sport she loves. Movie Release Date: April 8, rated PG.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer. The book will be released as two movies, Part 1 will concern itself with the Quileute and the Volturi closing in on expectant parents Edward and Bella, whose unborn child poses different threats to the wolf pack and vampire coven. Movie Release Date: November 18, rating unknown.
X-Men: First Class by Jeff Parker. The early days of mutant fun returns! Movie Release Date: June 3, rating unknown.
In case you haven’t heard, The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins’ wildly popular dystopian novel set in Panem will be released as a movie on March 23, 2012.
Gabriel Liotta has been cast as Peeta, but Katniss, Gale and Prim? No news yet as to who will portray them on screen.
Special thanks to BookPage for cluing me in to the release date!
Where is this totally epic event happening? St. Joseph’s College campus, 155 W Roe Blvd, Patchogue, NY
When? Saturday, April 30, 2011. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHEN can I get tickets? Talk to Miss Kate. Each library is being sent five tickets sometime in March.
What if I want to … volunteer? You CAN volunteer for this awesome event (which includes HAVING BREAKFAST WITH THE AUTHORS. ZOMG). If you want to volunteer … talk to Miss Kate, and tell her you want to volunteer for Authors Unlimited! There are only a few volunteer slots open, and you need to jump through several hoops (filling out an application, sending in a reference).
We’re entering our last month of book reviews before the Teen Summer Reading Club kicks off at the end of June. Community service letters will be sent out in early February to all participants in our Winter Read a Book, Write a Review program. If you’re desperate to earn an extra four hours of service, here are our newest titles that can sate your need:
I can already recommend a few books: Teen Cyberbullying Investigated: where do your rights end and consequences begin? by Judge Tom Jacobs. I read it earlier this week, and if you need information on various court cases, computer crimes, and on what has happened to several victims and perpetrators of cyberbullying – this book is a great print resource.
Paranormalcy by Kiersten White stars sixteen-year old Evie, who just wants to be a normal human being: normal friends, prom, lockers, curfew. This just doesn’t mesh with her life: a bagger-and-tagger for the International Paranormal Containment Agency. Things go from business-as-usual to really weird when something starts killing off paranormals. Can Evie stop the threat in time? Will she ever see a real-live locker? Read and find out.
