Twilight

Title: Twilight

Author: Stephenie Meyer

ISBN:978-0316038379

Publisher:  Little, Brown

Copyright: 2005

 Plot Summary: After Bella's mom and step dad move to Florida, Bella chooses to move in with her father in Forks, Washington. After starting a new high school, making friends, and trying to fit in, Bella encounters a family from her community called the Cullens. Bella is drawn to a boy from the family that is in her grade named Edward. Soon Bella realized that he too is drawn to her, in a completely different way.

Critical Evaluation:  While this may not be the best young adult book out there, Stephenie Meyer seems to have captured lightning in a bottle with this story line.  Meyer paints a picture of a fantasy world where vampires are real, and sparkle in the sunlight.  Meyer's use of descriptive words along with the relationship she creates between Edward and Bella are what attracts teenagers to this book. 

 Reader's Annotation:  Bella feels attracted to Edward in ways she never knew possible, what she does not realize is the way that Edward is attracted to her.

Genre: Young Adult, Romance, Fantasy

 Author Information:  Stephenie Meyer has written other young adult books like the sequels to Twilight and The Host. To learn more about Stephenie Meyer visit http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/.

Book talks: Love, First love, vampires

Reading Level/Interest Age: Middle School/High School/ Adults. 14-100+.

Why was this book chosen?: This is a great story line to get involved with including the books that come after it in the series.