Angles, Demons and Dead People
(Especially Girls)
Angels and Demons:
Hush, Hush
Bibliography:
Fitzpatrick, B. (2009). Hush, hush. New York: Simon & Schuster.
Nora is a good student and is striving to get into a good college. Her best friend Vee, is a little on the wild side and together they balance out well and have some fun. One day, a new student is paired with Nora, his name is Patch and there is an aura of mystery surrounding him. Nora is not sure if she should be afraid of him,but she is definitely attracted to him. When they are given an assignment to find out about each other, Nora finds that Patch knows all sorts of things about her. She know absolutely nothing about him and so she jumps right in to figure out what she can find out about his past. Things start happening around Nora that are dangerous and she has a feeling that they are connected to Patch. She is determined to find out what his story is and why he knows so much about her.
Cresendo
The discussion this week is about our thought on angels and demons and why we believe that so many of the lead characters are female in these stories. I am a firm believer in angels and to believe that there are entities that are pure good, then I also have to believe in demons which are the opposite of good - evil. If we were to say that they are only angels and they are here to do good things, I would have to counter with why would we need them to help us with their goodness. Now if there are demons around causing chaos amongst us, then I can definitely say that angels and their goodness would be a welcome sight to aid us to gain back the balance of the world.
As far as female characters, I believe that females think more on this subject of good versus evil than boys do. That would make sense since most of the lead characters are girls. Girls also want a little possible love and seeing the good in all people, so the stories are catering to those needs right now. Not all of these books are about female characters, but the female perspective of these characters provides us with a more in depth view of the characters and the dilemmas that they face. I think that most girls really want the good guys (gals) to win in the long run. Below are several listings of really good books that you might want to try. Then you can come up with your own take on angels and demons and read a few great stories to help you ponder.
As far as female characters, I believe that females think more on this subject of good versus evil than boys do. That would make sense since most of the lead characters are girls. Girls also want a little possible love and seeing the good in all people, so the stories are catering to those needs right now. Not all of these books are about female characters, but the female perspective of these characters provides us with a more in depth view of the characters and the dilemmas that they face. I think that most girls really want the good guys (gals) to win in the long run. Below are several listings of really good books that you might want to try. Then you can come up with your own take on angels and demons and read a few great stories to help you ponder.
Angels and Demons:
Hush, Hush
Bibliography:
Fitzpatrick, B. (2009). Hush, hush. New York: Simon & Schuster.
Nora is a good student and is striving to get into a good college. Her best friend Vee, is a little on the wild side and together they balance out well and have some fun. One day, a new student is paired with Nora, his name is Patch and there is an aura of mystery surrounding him. Nora is not sure if she should be afraid of him,but she is definitely attracted to him. When they are given an assignment to find out about each other, Nora finds that Patch knows all sorts of things about her. She know absolutely nothing about him and so she jumps right in to figure out what she can find out about his past. Things start happening around Nora that are dangerous and she has a feeling that they are connected to Patch. She is determined to find out what his story is and why he knows so much about her.
Cresendo
Bibliography:
Fitzpatrick, B. (2010). Cresendo. New York: Simon & Schuster.
This is the second book in the Hush, Hush series. With Patch giving her the cold shoulder, Nora is somewhat attracted to an old family friend - Scott. He has a major attitude and Nora feels that he is hiding something and this intrigues her. Nora has also been seeing images of her dead father. All these things combined make for an explosive situation. Nora is determined to fins out what happened to her father and to find answers to all the questions no one will answer and this put Nora in danger. Nora has to decide if risking her life is worth the answers that she may or may not find.
Dead People (especially girls):
Hereafter
Bibliography:Hudson, T. (2011). Hereafter. New York: Harper Collins.
Amelia keeps having the same dream over and over of being in water and not being able to get out. She can't figure out why she keeps having this dream when in fact, she is dead. Amelia keeps reliving the events of her death and doesn't know how to make it stop or how to move on. Then she meets Joshua whom she rescues when him from drowning in the river. Joshua sees her and and can hear her, which is something that no one else can do. Joshua tries to help Amelia discover why she is in this situation and find answers to her questions. The only problem is, Amelia has a a spirit who is trying to claim her for his dark deeds. Joshua and Amelia work together to thwart Eli's plan to gain more followers as they grow closer to each other along the way.
Hold Me Closer, Necromaner
Bibliography:
Fitzpatrick, B. (2010). Cresendo. New York: Simon & Schuster.
This is the second book in the Hush, Hush series. With Patch giving her the cold shoulder, Nora is somewhat attracted to an old family friend - Scott. He has a major attitude and Nora feels that he is hiding something and this intrigues her. Nora has also been seeing images of her dead father. All these things combined make for an explosive situation. Nora is determined to fins out what happened to her father and to find answers to all the questions no one will answer and this put Nora in danger. Nora has to decide if risking her life is worth the answers that she may or may not find.
Dead People (especially girls):
Hereafter
Bibliography:Hudson, T. (2011). Hereafter. New York: Harper Collins.
Amelia keeps having the same dream over and over of being in water and not being able to get out. She can't figure out why she keeps having this dream when in fact, she is dead. Amelia keeps reliving the events of her death and doesn't know how to make it stop or how to move on. Then she meets Joshua whom she rescues when him from drowning in the river. Joshua sees her and and can hear her, which is something that no one else can do. Joshua tries to help Amelia discover why she is in this situation and find answers to her questions. The only problem is, Amelia has a a spirit who is trying to claim her for his dark deeds. Joshua and Amelia work together to thwart Eli's plan to gain more followers as they grow closer to each other along the way.
Hold Me Closer, Necromaner
Bibliography:
McBride, L. (2010). Hold me closer, necromancer. New York: Henry Holt and Company.
Sam is just an average guy who works at a fast food restaurant. After playing behind the restaurant on a break and denting a car, Sam's life takes a drastic turn. He meets a man named Douglas who is a necromancer and then he finds out that Douglas has killed his best friend Brooke, but left her head which is able to speak as if she were alive. Together with Ramon, the three try to figure out why Douglas is after Sam and what they can do to stop him.
Sam is just an average guy who works at a fast food restaurant. After playing behind the restaurant on a break and denting a car, Sam's life takes a drastic turn. He meets a man named Douglas who is a necromancer and then he finds out that Douglas has killed his best friend Brooke, but left her head which is able to speak as if she were alive. Together with Ramon, the three try to figure out why Douglas is after Sam and what they can do to stop him.
