THIS IS MY NEW FAVORITE BOOK!
Well, at least it’s definitely going on my list of favorite books. When people press me to just pick one (it’s SO hard!) I go with Stephen King’s The Stand 99.9% of the time, but in certain circles, Twilight might take over the top spot for a while.
Our main character, Bella, has moved in with her father in the small dreary town of Forks, Washington. She used to live with her mother in sunny Phoenix, AZ, but after her mother remarried, Bella sometimes felt that she was getting in the way. Bella is the kind of girl who doesn’t like to attract attention, but as the new arrival in such a small place, she really can’t help doing just exactly that. Everyone she meets (particularly the boys) seems to be overly friendly, with the notable exception of Edward Cullen. He seems like he’s angry that Bella even exists! He avoids her at all costs and even tries to have himself transferred out of the one class that he and Bella have together. After her first day of school, he doesn’t even show up for weeks! Bella is confused, but she’s also fascinated by this mysterious and incredibly handsome boy.
Edward and his “family” have a big secret. They are vampires. Though they don’t feed on humans, they are still dangerous – especially if humans get too close. The blood of some humans sends vampires over the edge, and there’s something about Bella’s blood that is driving Edward crazy. As Bella and Edward spend time together in and out of school, the danger level for them both gets higher and higher.
This book has SO much to offer! It is a suspenseful, star-crossed romance (although with more BITE than most) and there’s more than a fair amount of action leading up the the exciting conclusion.
Sequels to this book currently include New Moon and Eclipse with a fourth (supposedly from Edward’s point of view) due out next year.
I wholeheartedly recommend this series for grades 7 and up.
-Mrs. N. (the librarian formerly known as Ms. D.)
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iheartcherries
// Oct 5, 2007 at 9:46 am
hey mrs N i am loving this book so far and its just now starting to get good i hope to finish it over fall break but im not sure if i will..but ill try….then i might do i podcast over it
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Mrs. Northcutt
// Oct 18, 2007 at 5:46 pm
Hooray for you, Miss Cherry Aficianado! I’m actually half-way through the third book in this series (”Eclipse”) at the moment and it is SO good! I can’t wait to hear what you think of “Twilight” when you’re done!
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Hayli
// Nov 5, 2007 at 10:10 am
Twilight is by far one of the best books i have ever read! kright now i am reading the second book! (New Moon) my friends and i are VERY obsessed with Twilight! ww talk about it all the time. i love quoting it! ex: stupid shiney volvo owner! a must read.
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Karis
// Nov 5, 2007 at 10:11 am
Twilight is probobly one of the best books that I ever read!!! It may be a thick book but i read it in a couple of days because I couldn’t put it down!
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shelby
// Nov 5, 2007 at 10:12 am
hey, it’s me again. i just wanted to say that this book ROCKS! i’ve also read new moon, and recently finished eclipse. there’s a boy in my class who says it’s a chick flick, and you know what i said? “You could not be more WRONG!”
anyone who hasn’t read it should, and anyone who has… spread the word!
lately there is also word of the Twilight movie. producers have picked it up, so look out for vampires coming to your cinema!
TWILIGHT FOREVER!
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Krystyn Wesley
// Nov 5, 2007 at 10:17 am
This book is probably one of the best i`ve ever read I would reccomend this to any of my friends who love to read suspenseful, romantic, and so many more adjectives that that I can`t think of at the moment! Please take my advice and read this book and enjoy every minute you get to read it because it seems that every time you find a good book to read, everyone sees to want to talk to you ALL the time!! It’s sooo annoying!I I know from experience; so if you really need a good book to read after soo many bad ones then read this one, and enjoy it greatly!!
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Megan
// Nov 5, 2007 at 10:19 am
This captivating horror/romance novel(wow that’s a weird combination) kept me reading way past midnight( on weekends of course).I absolutley love this series (I’m on the third one , Eclipse). Your life has not been fulfilled until you have read Twilight.
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Emily
// Nov 5, 2007 at 10:19 am
Wow, I’m so happy this is on here! This is probably the best book i’ve read. I’ve offered it to all my friends. They’ve all loved it and really, I think everyone should read this (even the guys, its not as ‘girly’ as you think =D). I cant wait for the fourth book!
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Erin
// Mar 29, 2008 at 1:38 pm
iv read the Twilight searies 18 times and it is still exciting to read. I cant wait for the 4th book or the books from edwards perspective. These books are amazing and i cant wait to c the movie! <3
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courtney
// Oct 3, 2008 at 10:40 am
hey there i just wanted you to know that twilight is an awesome book and i want you to read it. i always hated to read books knowing me i would just check them out but i never read them. but someone encoureged me to read so i said what the heak. and when i started reading it i loved it so i encourege all of you that hate to read to start reading.
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Hunter M.
// Oct 28, 2008 at 10:38 am
The character I think I most relate to is probably Edward. I think this because I’m kind of mysterious and hard to read sometimes. I also know someone named Bella and someone named Jacob. Plus I lose my temper a lot.
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Shania M
// Oct 28, 2008 at 10:53 am
My favorite character is Alice, because she is positive and funny.
I would luv to be able to see the future
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