Pride of Baghdad is based on the true event Science Fiction Fahrenheit 451 of four African lions that escaped from the (, 1953) (Daniel Keyes, 1966) Baghdad Zoo after the Anna to the Infinite Power bombed Baghdad in 2003. As the four lions (Mildred Ames, 1986) His Dark Materials prowl around the city looking for food and (Philip Pullman, 1995- 2000) safety, their different personalities begin to

emerge. Zill is the male lion and yearns to Dystopian 1984 (George Orwell, 1949) once again see the African horizon, Noor The Giver (Lois Lowry, 1993) (Zill's current mate) has schemed for a long Noughts& Crosses time to get out of the Zoo, Ali is impulsive (Malorie Blackman, 2001)

and curious of the new world into which she Fantasy has been released, and Safa is an old lioness Chronicles of Narnia (C.S. Lewis, 1950- that wants to return to the safety of the zoo. 1956) The Princess Bride (William Goldman, It is a story of family, survival, and 1973). questions about the price of freedom. The Sabriel(Garth Nix, 1995) novel won the IGN award for best original Romance graphic novel in 2006. Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones (Ann Head, 1968) Puberty Blues (Kathy Lette& Gabrielle MODEM CLASSIC NOVELS FOR TEENS: Carey, 1979) A LIST Sooner or Later (Bruce & Carole Hart, Classics In the Making: 1983) Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling, 2000) Undercover (Beth Kephart, 1998) The Hunger Games (Suzanne Collins, 2010)

Discworld Series (Terry Pratchett, ) Realistic Fiction The Catcher in the Rye (J.D. Salinger, 1951)

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THE CLASSICS ao eRAPHIC: graphic novels that exist. There is a graphic

novel perfect for everyone's reading CLASSIC BOOKS AS ERAPHIC interests. Most recently many publishers NOVELS have adapted classic literature such as Alice By Vanessa Black in Wonderland or Shakespeare's plays into One of the most recent ways to reach graphic novel format. This has given a new out to young adult readers has been through life to some old books that may not be as introducing them to graphic novels. The appealing to young adults in their original graphic novel format pairs drawings and text format. for a different reading experience. There is a There have been several publishers necessity not only to read the text, but a adapt classics to the graphic novel format, need to "read" and understand aspects of the including the well known , story from the panels of drawings. Classical Comics, and Papercutz. Marvel While many associate graphic novels Comics, the giant in the comics publishing with materials about superheroes, or the industry, has an imprint called Marvel more popular Manga titles, there is a wide Illustrated that publishes graphic novel variety of genres available. There are many versions of classic literature. Planned or graphic novels made from popular fiction, existing versions include Moby Dick, Pride such as the graphic novel edition of and Prejudice, Dracula, and The Wizard of Twilight. As well there have been many non-

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