Mockingjay Author: Suzanne Collins © 2010 Publisher: Scholastic Press Genre: YA literature & fiction Sub-genre: Self-esteem & reliance, self-respect; Action-adventure & sci-fi Reviewer: Sara Book received by: Purchased by husband Synopsis: The revolution that President Snow eluded to in his threats to Katniss has come to life. District 13 is thriving and ready…
Allegiant Author: Veronica Roth © 2013 Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Genre: YA Literature & Fiction Subgenre: Action & Adventure (Science Fiction), Social & Family Issues (Values & Virtues), Science Fiction (Dystopian) Reviewer: Sara Book received by: Purchased at retail store Synopsis: Tris and Four return in this third and final installment of…
The Road Less Traveled Fiction; 100 words Mac stared at the decrepit road from the tree line. It stretched east and west, further than she could see. A few birds hopped around deep holes that marred the surface, pecking at the black dirt and rocks. John crept forward and crouched next to her. “What…
Catching Fire Author: Suzanne Collins Publisher: Scholastic Press © 2009 Genre: Young Adult Literature Subgenre: Social & Family Issues, Science Fiction, Survival Stories Reviewer: Sara Book received by: Purchased for household Synopsis from Amazon: “Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it…
“Mis?” Wood floors creaked under his feet. Bart peered into the empty guest room. Missy stood facing the window, her hands pummeling the sides of the antique diving helmet. He raced across the room and yanked it off her shoulders. A tortured wail pierced the air. The scream died on her lips and she stared…
Source: Flash! Friday: Vol 3 – 51
I missed posting for the Literary Lion flash fiction prompt “bloom” a few weeks ago, but have had a story blooming in the brain (really, an image from which the story grew) ever since. It’s been a challenge establishing a daily routine with the newest little addition to the family, and with the exception of the first round…
Flash! Friday: Vol 3 – 32. Today’s challenge: Based on Orwell’s 1984, select from the following and create a piece of flash fiction, 200-225 words: * Conflict: man vs society (government) * Character: historian * Theme(s): Censorship and/or totalitarianism * Setting: dystopia (near-future society ruled by an evil, oppressive government) How It Begins (224 words, character: historian, setting: dystopian future, oppressive…
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