Jaci Wheeler lives in the Central Valley of California with her husband and two precious kids. Her love of literature began in Jr. High when she was introduced to Lowis Lowry’s books. Since then she has had a passion for writing Young Adult books, and creating strong female leads. When ...
When a group of teens set to perform stumble upon an ancient archive hidden in the woods, they find books, music, and other artifacts that lead them to question everything their society has taught them. Watch: Utopia Falls 12 Monkeys In the year 2043, James Cole (Aaron Stanford) has been...
Here’s my theory: Post-apocalyptic books offer us an escape from denial. Let me explain. Often, books (and movies) become popular when they respond to a deep-seated social need or anxiety. I think this is especially true of fantasy and sci-fi books which act as the dreams of our col...
This sci-fi dystopian filmtrilogyis based on a series of books of the same name by James Dashner. InThe Maze Runner, the first film of the series, we’re introduced toThomas, who wakes up trapped in a maze with a group of other boys. He can’t seem to recollect anything about his ...
My hope is that these posts might open up some doors into what Dune has to offer – how you could play as someone other than Paul. In terms of scope, I too am afraid of the wall of lore that Dune develops in its later volumes. I restrict myself to the first 2 books, the bit ...
Goodreads/Amazon/Barnes & Noble/iBooks/Kobo ~~~ Enjoy this peek inside: Ash fell into step next to Caleb without talking. They had known each other for so long that they could be together without saying a word, and it didn’t feel awkward. When they reached the lake, they sat down ...
I plan to have one group work with literature, another with movies and another with electronic games. I'm still unsure on what the other group can do (there are some 3 months of planning ahead). What electronic games, movies and books can you guys think of that could benefit this work...
Free Essay: Teens love that Dystopian Literature Throughout the years, teens have favored different types of literature; thus, teens are able to find their...
Television adaptations likeThe 100would have been a better outlet to flesh out dystopian worlds. But, the movies did not have time to do everything the books suggested. Rather than using the film to dive into the whole political scope of the world and what it became, some stories ended up...
RELATED:10 Young Adult Novels We Wish Had Never Been Made Into Movies In "The Maze Runner," Thomas could count as the Chosen One character. Thomas's blood showed he was the best candidate to study for the cure to the Flare. In a way, all the children who had been in the maze are...