Kelley York, Heather McCorkle, Christa Desir, and E.R. King of YAtopia are hosting a month-long blogfest in November for anyone who loves their YA books on the darkside.
WEEK 3:
16th November: Music and Movie Fun—Take a dark YA book and build a soundtrack for it or cast characters for a movie version.
I looked for music for to do justice to a great YA novel that helps many people explore the affects of domestic abuse, depression, loss and self-esteem.
I looked for music for to do justice to a great YA novel that helps many people explore the affects of domestic abuse, depression, loss and self-esteem.
So Much To Tell You by John Marsden
Written in journal layout - short and direct - this is an extremely moving story.
None of the therapies the specialists tried have helped her.
None of the therapies the specialists tried have helped her.
Mariana has been disfigured and she will not speak.
In her journal she describes the people around her - her family and friends - and how everyone interacts with her face and with her.
Her facial scars are only one kind of hurt she is suffering.
Her facial scars are only one kind of hurt she is suffering.
She feels isolated and depressed.
The main themes in this book are adolescence, child abuse, domestic violence, depression, family relationships, self-esteem and trust.
Going Under - Saliva
(This song sums up how Mariana feels.)
Dirt On Your New Shoes – Bishop Allen
(This song sums up how Mariana feels.)
Dirt On Your New Shoes – Bishop Allen
Angel - Belly
Can Freedom Regulate The Volume – Bolt Action Five
I Hate Camera – the bird and the bee
Hill of Our Home – Psapp
I’m Good, I’m Gone – Lykke Li
CAN YOU THINK OF A SONG THAT SUMS UP WHAT YOUR WIP IS ALL ABOUT?
CAN YOU THINK OF A SONG THAT SUMS UP WHAT YOUR WIP IS ALL ABOUT?
I love this song. Thanks so much for posting it.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read James Marsden yet, but I'm intrigued.
I'm going to think of a song for my current wip....
I loved your song selection and the pop out playlist. They wouldn't all play for me but that's OK I knew most of them anyway. A great selection.
ReplyDeleteWow. That book sounds so awesome. I have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard most of the songs so I have to check them out as well :)
I love John Marsden's series TOMORROW WHEN THE WAR BEGAN, but I've never read this one. I should check it out.
ReplyDeleteI've never heaerd of this book, but now I think I'll go check it out. :) Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi Bee and Angelhorn and Rachel
ReplyDeleteJohn Marsden has a distinctive voice and tackles some heavy subject material. It is dark; like real life he is not about the easy fix or the obvious ending.