tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412493168422327376.post8318218392800136518..comments2023-04-12T00:14:01.082+10:00Comments on Life's Treasures & Simple Pleasures: The Maze RunnerKyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974687027083973218noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412493168422327376.post-51475949573641793202015-01-05T19:48:32.932+10:002015-01-05T19:48:32.932+10:00I do enjoy the stories Karen, they are great for t...I do enjoy the stories Karen, they are great for that can't put down page turning read, but I do need to break them up with other genres, somewhat. <br /><br />Well I think you would devour this book in only a few short days, maybe read it with your kids. It would certainly raise plenty of discussion topics.Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974687027083973218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412493168422327376.post-54921350868230497002015-01-05T19:46:06.772+10:002015-01-05T19:46:06.772+10:00Yes I do agree, end of the world stuff is always p...Yes I do agree, end of the world stuff is always popular, just seems to be at an all time high at the moment, or so that is my perception anyways. You've given me a couple of great titles to check out and the Tomorrow series has been on list for some time now. Thanks for the nudge to get myself a copy. Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974687027083973218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412493168422327376.post-28821998008743350712015-01-05T12:05:14.237+10:002015-01-05T12:05:14.237+10:00I've enjoyed post- apocalyptic stuff for years...I've enjoyed post- apocalyptic stuff for years...kind of embarrassing, really. ;)<br />In fact, this book is on my "to read" list, along with dozens of other books. I may never get to it, really!<br /><br />I recently read "The 100" and "Day 21"; I liked it well enough, but I read it because my daughter and I were watching "The 100" together.<br /><br />Loving your new blog!<br /><br />Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309932952235453461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412493168422327376.post-4807885927348411372015-01-04T21:57:30.665+10:002015-01-04T21:57:30.665+10:00I think end of the world and dystopia have been po...I think end of the world and dystopia have been popular subjects for YAs for many years. Just see Fahrenheit 451, A Strange New World, 1984, Z For Zachariah or the Tomorrow series for well known writings from the past six decades. Even Harry Potter could be considered an exploration of dystopia, especially for books 5 - 7. Perhaps they're popular with young adults because they are attempting to understand mortality and are becoming interested in political issues. War stories have similar themes, though they may be based in history. As a teen I remember enjoying The Diary of Anne Frank and The Hiding Place. Vince has recently read through Morris Gleitzman's series that starts with Once and, of course, The Book Thief. <br /><br />I've been reading the Tomorrow series by John Marsden and have recently finished the first six books. It was a compelling read and I raced through the series in about two weeks. It was great to read such a story in an Australian setting and would be appropriate for kids 12 and up, or perhaps 14 and up if you're inclined to restrict mild sexual content until they're a little older. I'm reading the Ellie Chronicles, which pick up after the first series, but they're not holding my interest so well. I think I am a little exhausted of the trials Ellie has to endure, even though all of them seem plausible. I can't imagine how I would manage with really living through a war and occupation on Australian soil. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com