New Moon

New Moon
Author: Stephanie Meyers
ISBN: 978-0-316-16019
Publisher: Little Brown 2006

Plot Summary: In this sequel to Twilight, Bella and Edward are about to celebrate her birthday when Jasper tries to attack her after she cuts herself and he is tempted by her blood. After this Edward worries for Bella and within days he tells her they are moving. All of the Cullens. He tells her goodbye, and she feels empty.

Bella goes into a deep depression. She keeps up her grades but is a zombie the entire time. And she finds ways to flirt with death thinking he is coming to her as she sees visions of Edward. Jacob saves her and stand by her and their friendship grows. Jacob belongs to the rivals of the Cullens and he feels attracted to Bella as well. He hates the pain she endures as a result of Edward, but Bella remains focuses on Edward.

Critical thinking: Bella in this book hinges on obsession over Edward. Her dare devil behavior appears almost as suicide attempts. the intensity of their relationship is increasingly like that of Romeo and Juliet. Bella spends time with Jacob and despite the fact that he might offer a safer and healthier relationship, she only wants Edward. In this we see the good guy once again doesn't get the girl.

Annotation: After Edward leaves, Bella feels lost and she cannot find anything to raise her spirits so she continually seeks Edward.

Author: Stephanie Meyer graduated from BYU. She studied English. She lives in Phoenix, AZ with her son and three children. She was a stay at home mom when she thought of the idea for Twilight.

Genre: YA Romance
Age: 15 and up 9th grade and up
Curriculum Ideas: There are none

Challenge Issues: Possibly interpreted as suicide

Defense: In addition, I would explain policies for selection for San Diego County Libraries:

http://dbpcosdcsgt.co.san-diego.ca.us/screens/Intranet/policy/sdcl-policy_O.41_material-selection.pdf
If after my working to convince the patron, they still were not satisfied and wanted to file a grievance, I would provide the needed paper work and then it would go to the “Challenged Materials” team for San Diego County and then onward until there is resolution: http://dbpcosdcsgt.co.san-diego.ca.us/screens/Intranet/policy/sdcl-policy_O.34_intellectual_freedom.pdf

Selection: As a sequel, I feel that the Native American Folklore make this one even more exciting than the first. I know that with the film, this book would also be in high demand. It seems logical to offer it as well.