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 With this announcement, I can think only this. Mothers across the globe are either running in horror – or secretly pulling out their credit cards on Amazon.com – at the notion of yet. Another. "Twilight." Book. I've got to admit it: I read all four books from beginning to end, in less than three weeks. I hate myself for it, and yet I want to read them – the first two, that is – again. You've got to give her credit – Meyer has opened up a new realm of teen fiction. And even though you may not actually think these novels are great works of fiction suited for your children, at least they are reading. I read an endless amount of books as a young adult that I probably could have done without: the "Sweet Valley High" series, namely. And so the "Twilight" series will be for your kids. Until this. A graphic novel? I've never been too enthralled by these kinds of books; they don't draw my attention, and I'm not interested. To me, it's a stunt aimed at young girls, to keep their curiosity piqued and spending up. But, I'm not sure a graphic novel will have the same kind of appeal the books had for young girls, as well as the myriad moms who fell in love with the series, as well. There's something about the actual books that I don't think will carry through into a graphic series, which will hold some text from the original novel, as well as "Asian and Western comic techniques," according to a press release from Hachette. I could be wrong, though, considering "Twilight" is an unstoppable craze. So, I want to know your thoughts. Do you think a graphic version of "Twilight" will have the same mass appeal? And will you let your young adult daughters read it? Why or why not?  Kristen Schott is Inland Empire Family's children's book editor. Be sure to check out "Storytime," my video book reviews, for more fun facts about stories you and your kiddies must read. Jan. 21: 'The Princess and the Frog' Jan. 19: Where do you read? Jan. 14: Are they really 'Indestructible'? Jan. 12: Book journals Jan. 7: 'Weezer Changes the World' Jan. 5: 'All Kinds of Families' |
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