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Good Morning, All! I've just been introduced to the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyers. I am HOOKED! I've only read the first - can't get my hands on 2 or 3 now, as they are on forever-long waiting lists. I'm going to Amazon them from me, to me for Christmas! I am an elementary LMS, and certainly can't justify them in any way for my library. Due to that limitation, I often limit my young adult reading to what I'd purchase for my kids. Don't get me wrong, I read voraciously as an adult - adult novels, but I've missed the whole YA development. When I was a kid, we had S.E. Hinton or Danielle Steel - there weren't many in-betweens for recreational reading. (Yes, I know there are plenty of classics such as Fitzgerald and the like for teens, but I mean REALLY recreational...) I don't mean to insult anyone or any literature. I just had difficulty finding that escapist literature I loved then - and today. I couldn't believe the development and integrity of the stories at this level! It's like a whole new world has been opened to me. I never expected a teen book to hold my 35 yr. old interest, yet I read it in under 3 hrs. I literally couldn't put it down. Having said all of that, can anyone recommend other great teen reads such as this? They don't have to be paranormal - just good stories. I truly, honestly don't know where to start. Like I said, I can recommend books for 4th grade and under, or for adult & above, but nothing in the middle. Any great reads you can recommend will be appreciated. I have some young readers in my Sunday School class - one of whom recommended Twilight. I'd love to be able to connect with them on another level. And, I need something to read until I get my Twilight set it! Have a great day! HG Holly Gillum, LMS Anderson Elementary Crossett, AR 71635 exlibrishg@yahoo.com "Reading gives you some place to go when you have to stay where you are." ~Mason Cooley --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------