Read the Book, See the Movie

As young adult fiction becomes increasingly popular, so do the movies based on those books.  Here are a few books you might want to read before they make it to the movie screen….

Before Tomorrowland

by Jeff Jensen, Damon Lindelof, Brad Bird, Jonathan Case

This is the story that leads up the movie Tomorrowland and tells the story of a secret group of scientists about to release important findings in the midst of world villains, cyborgs and Nazis; the book includes a comic book story which is referenced in the main story.

Movie: Tomorrowland (set to release May 2015)

Found at: Public Library

Why Chosen: A fun combination of history, science fiction, and comics for 12-18 year olds.

Paper Towns

By John Greene

In a mystery of sorts, the main character, Quentin, searches for his friend (and first love) Margo only to realize that she does not belong on the pedestal upon which people have placed her; and that all of us deserve to be viewed as we are, not judged by how things seem to be.

Movie: Paper Towns (set to release July 2015)

Found at: Public Library

Why Chosen: Written by the uber popular John Greene, need I say more.

The Fifth Wave

By Rick Yancey

After a series of phased alien attacks has mostly wiped the earth clear of humans, the few remaining are left to figure out a way to survive, despite not knowing who is friend and who is foe;  Cassie is not afraid to use any means necessary to find and rescue her brother.

Movie: The Fifth Wave (set to release January 2016)

Found at: Public Library

Why Chosen: An exciting, fast-paced story with a strong female protagonist.

Me and Early and The Dying Girl

By Jesse Andrews

The story of an awkward teen with lots of self doubt who has managed to fly under the radar most of his high school years until he realizes that he can’t just spend his life fading into the background.

Movie: Me and Early and The Dying Girl (set to release June 2015)

Found at: Public Library

Why Chosen: “It is sure to be popular with many boys, including reluctant readers, and will not require much selling on the part of the librarian.” VOYA Review