What do you like when you watch a movie? Is it popcorn, a pop, or a certain kind of candy? Maybe it is just hanging out with your friends? Whatever you like, teens do like going to movies.
One of the reasons certain books are read is because there is a companion movie to go with the book. This is the case for The Lightning Thief which we have been talking about. However, there are several other books in the library that fit this category.
It seems like ancient history, but this fall Twilight and New Moon were reread because the movie New Moon was coming out. Were you one of those students who waited in line with Mrs. Boesch for the midnight performance at the mall?
Some book/movie combinations that have male leading characters are in the library. These books include I Am Legend, Slumdog Millionaire, and Blindside. My family and I watched Blindside this past weekend. It was still a great movie! Some thought it was sad and others were inspired by it.
Why do students like to read the book first? Is it because they want to have their own imaginary version? Do they like to compare their imaginary version to the filmmakers' version? Or, do students just want to be comfortable with the storyline before they see it? Regardless of the reason people do like to read the book first. I am among that group, too.
Other book/movie combinations that appeal to females are among the next group of books. These books include Lovely Bones, Dear John, and Last Song. Students have said that there is quite a bit of difference between the book and the movie when it comes to Dear John. There is a difference in the relationship between the two main male characters and the ending is different.
Whatever you like to eat at the movies, I hope that you read the book about the movie first. Compare the book and movie and see which one you like better.
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