One of my earliest memories of my brothers is that I never saw them reading except when they were cramming for an exam. For some reason, you just didn’t see many boys with books back then, and I can’t say that the present situation is very much different either. However, it’s likely that the following books would garner the interest of most young male readers.
A novel set in a dystopian future and a critique of how mass media affected general interest in literature, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury has all of the elements that would appeal to those bearing
Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone
by Sam P. July 6th, 2011 | Children's, Fiction, Young Adults
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Harry Potter is easily my favorite book series by miles. I, personally, consider this book a classic. The book revolves around Harry Potter, an 11-year-old boy who
Harry Potter is easily my favorite book series by miles. I, personally, consider this book a classic. The book revolves around Harry Potter, an 11-year-old boy who
Childrens’ Books to Film: Hit and Miss
by Angela Yorke June 27th, 2011 | Children's, Fiction
Literature has proven to be a rich vein of material for filmmakers – the most memorable example of which would probably be Lord of the Rings. Aside from epic fantasy, as J.R.R. Tolkien’s tale might loosely be termed, movies adapted from childrens’ books have usually fared well with audiences; Where the Wild Things Are and Charlotte’s Web are two examples that spring readily to mind.
A book-to-film adaptation that I quite liked was Coraline. Written by Neil Gaiman and published in 2002, the book, in which the eponymous character discovers that having (an)Other Mother perhaps isn’t the best idea after
A book-to-film adaptation that I quite liked was Coraline. Written by Neil Gaiman and published in 2002, the book, in which the eponymous character discovers that having (an)Other Mother perhaps isn’t the best idea after
Choosing Books for Children
by Angela Yorke May 23rd, 2011 | Children's, Choosing Books, Reading
Buying children’s books used to be easy – you had the Peter and Jane series and that was that. Now, parents have to grapple with choosing a book that will stimulate the child intellectually and be entertaining, but not frivolous. At its core, choosing a children’s book comes down to 3 simple aspects.
The theme of the book is important. Young readers will read a book more frequently if they relate to the story, compared to a book that doesn’t evoke a sense of empathy or familiarity. Relatable books include The Sandwich Swap by Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan
The theme of the book is important. Young readers will read a book more frequently if they relate to the story, compared to a book that doesn’t evoke a sense of empathy or familiarity. Relatable books include The Sandwich Swap by Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan
Princess Academy
by Junou Mathieu May 18th, 2011 | Children's, Fiction, Young Adults
At first glance, avid child literature readers may be put off by the title of the best-selling Newbery Honor Princess Academy. Just looking at the cover of the book, anybody will be able to tell that this book has that cliché princess-in-training plot. Many will skip reading this book because of the title, but those who decide to take a chance with Princess Academy will be pleasantly surprised.
Admittedly, Shannon Hale did write a book with an overused plot, but she added so much originality and spark in order to turn this cliché into her own creation. Contrary to the
Admittedly, Shannon Hale did write a book with an overused plot, but she added so much originality and spark in order to turn this cliché into her own creation. Contrary to the
