Why am I passionate about this?
I’m an author of Young Adult Fantasy fiction. When my oldest was six, I started reading Harry Potter to him. It was such a bonding experience that we both cherish. We still talk about the stories, even though he's all grown up and lives away from me most of the time. The thing about fantasy is that stories set in worlds or with people that don’t actually exist make it easier for us to swallow deep meanings, storylines with which we can identify, and that crawl deep down into our souls and nest there. It’s not just about escaping into a fantasy world, but about finding human experience in otherworldly situations and characters.
Nichole's book list on YA fantasy you should have read ten years ago
Why did Nichole love this book?
This is a beautifully written story that has stuck with me for more than a decade. It says a lot about a story when you only read it once (or twice, maybe) but specific details about it pop up in your mind years down the road. One of the reasons I loved it so much is because it’s a paranormal story that reminded me how desperately fragile we are as humans, and how lucky. We don’t live in packs, but we do live in family groups (whether our family is related to us or not) and those people are often our strength. This story reminded me of the power of love.
3 authors picked Shiver as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 12, 13, 14, and 15.
The #1 bestselling Shiver in the Shiver trilogy,
rejacketed for a new generation of fans.
This chilling love story will have you hooked from the
very first page.
When a local boy is killed by wolves, Grace's small town becomes
a place of fear.
But Grace is fascinated by the pack, and finds herself drawn to
a yellow-eyed wolf. There's something about him - something
almost human.
Then Grace meets a yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her
breath away...
Maggie Stiefvater is the #1 New York Times bestselling author
of the novels Shiver, Linger, and Forever.
Her novel The Scopio…