I guess Mockingjay wasn't included in this week's tabulations, since Catching Fire and The Hunger Games are still at the top of both lists. Anyone want to make predictions on how long Mockingjay will be in the top 10? CHAPTER BOOKS This Week Weeks on List 1 CATCHING FIRE, by Suzanne Collins. (Scholastic, $17.99.) The... Continue Reading →
In the days since Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins was published, we here at Novel Novice have noticed a disturbing trend among readers upon finishing The Hunger Games trilogy beloved by millions. Symptoms include: Lethargy (most likely from the inability to put down the book and sleep) Irritability (see above) Trouble concentrating Flashbacks, especially when trying to... Continue Reading →
"Oh, what a fantastic ride!" That was my first thought upon finishing Clockwork Angel, Cassandra Clare's latest work in her world of Shadowhunters. Set in Victorian England, it serves as the first of three prequels to her best-selling The Mortal Instruments series. Those unfamiliar with The Mortal Instruments will have no problems if this is the... Continue Reading →
As part of our 13-day countdown to Mockingjay, we asked readers to help us pick actors for our own Novel Novice fantasy cast for The Hunger Games -- and while we couldn't include all the suggestions, we put together a list gleaned from fan sites and fantasy casting sites (plus a few suggestions of our own). Here... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow's the big day! Are you excited? Going to a midnight release?! Once you've calmed down a bit, you can put your creative energies to good use with our essay prompts and project ideas. Teachers -- feel free to use any of these! (But if you do, let us know so we can feature your work!)... Continue Reading →
She's fierce, she's out for revenge and she figures prominently in Cassandra Clare's Clockwork Angel. She's Boadicea or Boudica. She and her husband ruled the Iceni, a Celtic tribe during the first century AD, but upon his death, the Romans -- who occupied Britain at the time -- tried to wrestle control away from her.... Continue Reading →
Looks like all those The Hunger Games fans have moved on to Catching Fire in anticipation of the release of Mockingjay on Tuesday (YES! That's only 2 days away!) I am Number Four is in its second week in the top 10 and a new addition, The Eternal Ones by Kirsten Miller looks interesting. Anyone... Continue Reading →
We all know where to get Twilight stuff (uhm, everywhere?!) but what about The Hunger Games? You might have to dig a little deeper, but it's out there, and with the upcoming release of Mockingjay, we predict this stuff will soon be flying out the doors. Because we love The Hunger Games and we want... Continue Reading →
We're not gonna take it, no we ain't gonna take it! We're not gonna take it anymore!" So go the lyrics from a 1984 song by Twisted Sister (yeah, I know most of you weren't even born yet). But that quote sums up the main idea behind dystopian literature -- including The Hunger Games. As a... Continue Reading →
Author Cassandra Clare answered a ton of questions during her Aug. 4 live chat, but we've taken things a step further and gone more in-depth. Read on for details on steampunk, the parallels among her two companion series, and even a few details from the upcoming books! ________ Q. Originally, The Mortal Instruments was marketed... Continue Reading →
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