The only thing i can compare this series to if asked would be one of those american reality. If you combined the dystopian setting of hunger games books with the backbiting and forced melodrama of mean girls and the bachelor tv series youd have the selection. This book could have been absolutely amazing and thrilling and hilarious. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The selection by kiera cass teaches you about human nature, and you are likely to see yourself in one of the characters. She is the one who pushes america to sight up for the selection and resorts to bribing her to do so. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The selection series is a three book trilogy that was written by a young author named kiera cass. As this destructive coronavirus wreaks havoc on our world, books remain vessels through which we can escape the mayhem.
Maxon is so adorable and easily the most loveable character of this book, i am totally rooting for him. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. In this episode of booktalk, i discuss the selection, the first book in kiera casss new series. The selection is a young adult novel by kiera cass first published on april 14, 2012 by harpercollins. Just how in the selection your job defines who you are. Kiera cass talks about the sequel to the selection ew. After reading hurstons essay, check your comprehension with this multiplechoice quiz.
The one chance for thirtyfive girls to get swept up with luxuries and the opportunity to compete for the heart of the handsome prince. The selection audiobooks listen to the full series. The main character is a wholesome girl, as are most of the girls and the two main men in the books are very gentlemanly and respectful. Zora neale hurston how it feels to be colored me quiz. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous prince maxon. In this episode of booktalk, i discuss the selection, the first book in. Fiction book talks for sophomores by karin greenberg on 03232020 1.
This prequel story takes place before the events of the selection and is told from the point of view of prince maxons mother, amberly. It could have literally been the hunger games in dresses. Kiera cass delivers movie news and unveils the cover for the final book, the crown. The selection which started with the first novel in 2012 is pretty much a. An important conversation about elementary library book. In the newborn country of illea, lies the selection. She must decide if she is to enter, to try and move up a higher caste to help her family and gain her mothers approval, or to continue on in her caste and stay with her secret boyfriend, aspen. Critique text connection i give this book a definite thumbs up. As such, she tells aspen that she does not want to be with him. Dont miss this digital original novella set in the captivating world of kiera cass number one new york times bestselling selection series. Author and anthropologist zora neale hurston is best known today for her novel their eyes were watching god, published in 1937. Ambers book talk passage includes her reading the passage. She is the mother of five children and wants more for her family. A decade earlier she wrote how it feels to be colored mean essay that might be characterized as both a letter of introduction and a personal declaration of independence.
A young adult series written by kiera cass, the selection takes place in a dystopian world, in the country of illea, which was once the united. The selection the selection, book 1 the selection series ebook. One girl will be chosen by lottery from each province to travel to the capital and live in the palace so the prince can make his choice. While i thoroughly enjoyed the hunger games books, i find the bachelor insipid and boring. I never thought i would want to read a book so much. The selection is the first in a series of young adult novels by kiera cass that has frequently been described as a cross between suzanne collins the hunger games trilogy and televisions the bachelor. Elise was also a four even though her parents are owners of many luxurious hotels. Prior to being in the selection and becoming a queen, queen amberly was also a four. This book was so intriguing with romance and such a dystopic. Entertaining futuristic take on reality tv dating shows. Then humans came along and changed everything hybridizing plants, breeding animals, altering the environment and even purposefully evolving ourselves. America is a five, which means she is of the fifth status in illeas caste system.
Americas mother has a strained relationship with her daughter. Yet in his long and distinguished career he consistently declined to be engaged by his critics. Skinner was arguably the most important and influential psychologist of the last century. America singer is entered into a competition where the prize is the princes heart and the crown, its called the selection. Individuals are considered lower because they are black, or criminals, or poor. Discover a breathless fairytale romance with swoonworthy characters, glittering gowns, fierce intrigue, and a dystopian world that will captivate readers who loved veronica roths divergent, ally condies matched, and lauren olivers delirium for thirtyfive girls, the selection is the chance of a lifetime. In this whimsical talk, awardwinning author mac barnett speaks about writing that escapes the page, art as a doorway to wonder and what real kids say to a fictional whale. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. When i thought of it that way, the selection seemed like a rope, something sure i could grab onto. We will be having some talks about what was read, for sure.
Home blog topics fiction book talks for sophomores. In his ninth decade, he elected to confront them all. Discover a whole new selection with this inside look at how maxons. In the selection series kenna americas older sister and her husband are fours, as they are factory workers. When america singer is selected, it should be a joy and celebration. Before america singers story began, another girl came to the palace to compete for the hand of a different prince. If it says it in the book could you give me a page number and what book it was. In the next part of the book talk, amber talks about the book and why it appeals to her. And if you dont, then at least i dont have to beat. The selection bookthe selection kiera casskiera cass booksshatter megood booksmy booksmaxon schreavered queenthe heirs. It was released on march 26, 2012 paperback and april 24, 2012 hardcover, kindle, and audiobook. Some thoughts on book selection and omission, which you can read here.
For four billion years, what lived and died on earth depended on two principles. Its a lot easier to read this book than it is to pick between thirtyfive hotties, we can tell you that much. It is the first in a fivebook series, followed by the elite 20, the one 2014, the heir 2015 and the crown may 2016. Emmica, natalia, anna and marlee were all fours before the selection. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. I really enjoyed the suspense and the eliminations, you never know if or who would be going home next.
The book begins with 18 year old eadlyn explaining that she was born. The selection the selection, book 1 ebook by kiera cass. It is the first book in the selection series, followed by the elite, then the one. The selection is a youngadult, dystopian, romance novel by kiera cass. To start, she is one of the key characters of a progression of books simply known as, the selection series. The selection was no longer something that was simply happening to me, but something i was actively a part of. The selection is written in a totally readable style, so youll feel compelled to keep turning pages whether you want to or not. Aaron to juliette in unravel me this scene is so intensive i almost made me cry.
This book has such an entertaining premise that held so much potential. When i picked up the selection at the library the day before leaving for vacation, i did not have very high hopes for the book. At the same time, rebels are attacking the palace, which pressures maxon to narrow down the selection to six girls, known the elites. And i hope you never have to know what its like to have to try and live without them. It had seemed so alien when kile wanted to talk to me, but i wasnt. The selection series one of my favorite lines in the book. The selection quotes by kiera casspage 2 of 11 goodreads.
In the first part of the talk, amber gives the title and author of her book and shares a passage from it. This study guide consists of approximately 22 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the selection. America singer is a 5, who is in love with a 6 aspen for 2 years, but after making her apply for the selection aspen broke up with her. Based on the cover and the description, this did not seem like the kind of book id enjoy. The first two things are easy to accomplish just read anything by gillian flynn and have a good variety of cheese available but getting a good dialogue going may be. However, the book ends with aspen declaring to fight for america. For thirtyfive girls, the selection is the chance of a lifetime. The characters, incidents, and dialogue are drawn from the authors imagination and are not to be. Its a book about social justice because america talks about the unfairness of the caste system there are so many in need in the world, while a few people control most of the. The book talk featured here is from a student who chose a book from her familys selection. Mac barnett why a good book is a secret door childhood is surreal. The selection the selection book 1 download ebook pdf. However, before one can begin to learn who america singer is one must know exactly what this selection series is all about.
If you combined the dystopian setting of hunger games books with the. The main character america now lives in postworldwarthree america, illea, which was named after its founder, gregory illea. The winning girl will become queen, and her family will all be elevated to ones. The heir the selection, book 4 the selection series which i have preordered and is due out at the beginning of may this year. That stupid letter could lift me out of the darkness, and i could pull my family along with me. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. America, a five, doesnt want to join the selection because she is. America and her family are fives, the artist caste.
Because that has, uh, totally happened to us before. One, the highest caste, contains royalty, while eight is made up of the poorest people. Text to world conflict the selection the main conflict in the story is between america and herself. The perfect book club is made up of three key things. She is not content with being a five and yearns for americas success in the selection which would elevate their. America makes hit though as an elite and realizes that she wants to be with maxon. It was definitely in the future it talks about computers not being used anymore and world. The heir is the fourth novel of the selection series, released on may 5, 2015. Read the selection the selection, book 1 by kiera cass available from rakuten kobo. The last two take place twenty years after the events in the first three. The elite, the sequel to kiera cass 2012 debut the selection, hits shelves today. I had started talking about maxon as soon as i could, eager to know how their conversation had gone. The selection was released in 2012 and was followed by four more novelsthe elite, the one, the heir, and the crownbetween 20 and. Nov 20, 20 the selection series one of my favorite lines in the book.
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