Bibliographic Info
Title: New Moon (Movie)
Author: Adapted for the screen by Melissa Rosenberg
Publisher: Summit Entertainment production
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: None
Plot Summary
On her 18th birthday, Bella Swan awakens from a nightmare where she is an old woman. In the dream her vampire boyfriend, Edward Cullen kisses her wrinkled hand and wishes her a happy birthday. The real nightmare begins when Bella gives herself a paper cut opening a present at her birthday party at the Cullen home. Edward’s brother, Jasper makes a move to eat her, and in the mêlée, Bella ends up needing some stitches. After this, Edward decides to leave Bella. His whole family moves away from their home in Forks, Washington. Bella is heartbroken and sinks into a hopeless depression.
When her father threatens to send her to Jacksonville, Florida to live with her mother, Bella fights back. She starts spending time with friends, especially Jacob Black, and is at last starting to revive. Things get complicated when Bella finds out that she’s being stalked by a vampire with a grudge; plus her new best friend is a werewolf.
Critical Evaluation
Fans of the Twilight series won’t be disappointed with this adaptation of the book. The story stays true to the novel, but is less gloomy. The actors playing main characters Bella Swan and Jacob Black are more impressive and convincing on screen than in the books. People who are unfamiliar with the Twilight series will be able to follow the movie as a stand alone.
Reader’s Annotation
Bella Swan’s world is divided in two in this sequel to the Twilight movie. After her vampire boyfriend Edward leaves her and breaks her heart, a new friend comes into her life and fills it with warmth.
Author Info
Melissa Rosenberg was born August 28, 1962. She was raised in Marin County, California. She attended Bennington College in Vermont, studying dance and theater. She later earned a Master’s in film and television production at the University of Southern California.
Rosenberg has written for television shows, including Showtime’s Dexter. She wrote the film Step Up in addition to the adaptation of Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight and New Moon books. She currently lives with her husband in Los Angeles.
Melissa Rosenberg. (2010, March 18). Retrieved April 14, 2010, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Rosenberg.
Genre
Fantasy
Curriculum Ties
None
Book Talking Ideas
Focus on the conflict between her friendship with Jacob and her feelings for Edward.
Reading Level
Rated PG-13.
Challenge Issues
The werewolf pack is often filmed sans shirt
Violence
Challenge Responses
Active listening
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