Book Flap: Dahl, DiCamillo, Snicket, & Silverstein
This week, Book Flap (your every-other-Friday book news column) has all the latest news about books becoming movies, new series by favorite authors, and all the book news you need to know! It's all part of our first Summer on the Splot!
Roald Dahl Month and Mr. Fox at the Movies
September is Roald Dahl month. Why September? Well, the late author of such favorites as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and The Witches, among others, was born September 13, 1916. The Roald Dahl website, http://www.roalddahl.com/, has plenty of games and printables to celebrate with. And, what better way to celebrate than by picking up one of his books to read?
And while it's not quite September yet, you can also get excited about his books by getting excited for the upcoming Fantastic Mr. Fox movie. The stop-motion movie, based on Dahl's book of the same title, will be in theaters November 13. The movie is chock-full of famous voices, including George Clooney as the voice of Mr. Fox, Meryl Streep as the voice of Mrs. Fox, and even Michael Gambon (Dumbledore!) as Franklin Bean.
Kate DiCamillo Writes Another Big Screen Book
The past few years have seen Kate DiCamillo's novels make a big splash on the big screen. Because of Winn-Dixie led the way in 2005, and The Tale of Despereaux followed in 2008. Now, DiCamillo's upcoming book, The Magician's Elephant is next in line. Fox will be making it into a feature film. The book doesn't come out until September, but you can get a sneak peek at the first chapter on DiCamillo's website, www.katedicamillo.com.
Snicket's Second Series
Not much news on it yet, but I'm excited to report that Lemony Snicket is working on a new series. Snicket's first series, A Series of Unfortunate Events, told the story of the three Baudelaire orphans, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny. As for the new series, Snicket had this to say: “I can neither confirm nor deny that I have begun research into a new case, and I can neither confirm nor deny that the results are as dreadful and unnerving as A Series of Unfortunate Events.”
More Light From Shel Silverstein
You've probably already read Shel Silverstein's book of poems, A Light in the Attic (and if you haven't, why not?!? You so should!). But as of next month, you won't have read all of it. A new special edition is being released with 12 never before published poems and 10 never before seen drawings.
There will be new content on his site, http://www.shelsilverstein.com to go along with the special edition.
And I'll leave you with a fun fact (because who doesn't love fun facts?)—A Light in the Attic was the first children's book to make it to the New York Times bestseller list.
—Carly H., STACKS Staffer
these r all some of my fav. child authors!!!
Comment #1 | Posted by: manga eyes on August 28, 2009 at 08:09 PM
Cool! I love A Series of Unfortunate Events and The Name of This Book is Secret! I hope it comes out soon!
Comment #2 | Posted by: boxer4356 on August 28, 2009 at 09:14 PM
this book sucks
Comment #3 | Posted by: jackie on August 29, 2009 at 02:34 AM
DEREK SAYS THIS BOOK STINKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
I DONT LIKE READING
Comment #4 | Posted by: DEREK T on August 29, 2009 at 02:36 AM
Books 4ever!! Ilove these series:Abby Hayes By Anne Mazer,The Penderwicks By Jeanne Birdsall,Hannah Swensen By Joanne Fluke (not a children's series), Artemis Fowl By Eoin Colfer,Land Of Elyon By Patrick Carmen and Nancy Drew By Carolyn Keene!! BOOKS FOREVER!!!!!
Comment #5 | Posted by: Sarah on August 29, 2009 at 11:35 AM
this day had some cool info! I can't wait to check out Mr. Fox and Snicket's new series!!!
Comment #6 | Posted by: gigglygrl on August 29, 2009 at 12:14 PM
I have read Snicket's first series i cant wait for the next!
Comment #7 | Posted by: Mikayla on August 30, 2009 at 11:51 AM
I have to say again... HANNAH SWENSEN (not a children's series) RULES!!!!! ;)
Comment #8 | Posted by: Sarah on August 30, 2009 at 02:18 PM
I love all these authors! They inspire me a LOT.
Comment #9 | Posted by: MusicLover837 on August 30, 2009 at 04:33 PM
i have read Snicket's 1st series i cant wait until the
2nd comes out
Comment #10 | Posted by: imliz on August 31, 2009 at 07:31 PM
i llloooovvveeee the warriors series
Comment #11 | Posted by: imliz on August 31, 2009 at 07:32 PM
i did not kno tht snicket was coming out with a second series! i loved the first! omg i can not wait do u kno wen it is coming out
Comment #12 | Posted by: Dotsy101 on September 08, 2009 at 09:43 AM
i love snickets series but books are beeter than the movie and it is true
Comment #13 | Posted by: lily on September 16, 2009 at 07:36 PM
I haven't read Mr.Fox's book yet. I am looking forward to reading it!!!I have read one of Roald Dalh's books,The Twits.That was a good book and I bet Mr.Fox is a good book too!!!
Comment #14 | Posted by: Belinda on September 18, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Lemony Snickets making a new series!!! Im not reaaly done with his first series im on the Grim Grotto ( 3 to last book) But i still cant wait for his next series!!!!!!
Comment #15 | Posted by: madababy4 on November 27, 2009 at 10:19 PM
this book is awesome cool and funny to read later
Comment #16 | Posted by: madlibsfan1 on December 04, 2009 at 09:46 PM
i've never read it and don't really plan on it no offense the name mr. fox DOES NOT!!!!!!!!apeal to me at all!!!!
sorry 'bout that but life goes on:(
kaykay112
Comment #17 | Posted by: kaykay112 on February 21, 2010 at 08:42 PM
I looooovvve The Unfortunate Events sooooo much! It is like my favorite series in the whole wide world! It is the bbbbbeeeesssttt series EVER!
Comment #18 | Posted by: suel67 on March 19, 2010 at 03:34 PM