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New Moon (Twilight Saga #2)

by Stephenie Meyer

 New Moon (Twilight Saga #2) Cover

ISBN13: 9780316024969
ISBN10: 0316024961
Condition: Standard
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For Bella Swan, there is one thing more important than life itself: Edward Cullen. But being in love with a vampire is more dangerous than Bella ever could have imagined. Edward has already rescued Bella from the clutches of an evil vampire, but now, as their daring relationship threatens all that is near and dear to them, they realize their troubles may just be beginning.

Legions of readers entranced by the New York Times bestseller Twilight are hungry for more, and they won't be disappointed by this gripping sequel. In New Moon, Stephenie Meyer delivers another irresistible combination of romance and suspense with a supernatural twist. Passionate, riveting, and deeply moving, this vampire love saga is well on its way to literary immortality.

Review:

"Fans of Meyer's debut novel, Twilight, may be disappointed in this second book in a planned trilogy. It begins with a bang, on Bella's 18th birthday, when Edward Cullen sweeps her off to his unorthodox family home (in the first book readers learn that the Cullens are vampires who hunt animals rather than humans) for a birthday celebration. But when Bella unwraps a gift and gets a paper cut, her drops of blood set off a chaos that culminates in the Cullens leaving town. Edward exits on page 73, and does not reappear for nearly 400 pages, except for his voice in Bella's head when she embarks on dangerous adventures, such as motorcycle riding and cliff diving. Instead, this book focuses on Jake, her friend from La Push, who has some unusual traits of his own. A Quileute legend that he confides in Bella in the first book comes to the fore here (and ties in with the title), and Bella is tracked down by the 'bad' vampires from the first book, who seek revenge for Edward's murder of their friend James. Long stretches in the book may make readers feel as if they're treading water, but the pace quickens when Alice Cullen sees a vision of Bella cliff diving and mistakes it for suicide. Edward then heads to the all-powerful Volturi vampires in Italy, seeking his own death. Will Bella get to Italy in time to save Edward? Will she remain human? Meyer answers the first question but leaves the second for the third novel. Ages 12-up. (Sept.)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

Review:

"[T]eens will relish this new adventure and hunger for more." Booklist

Review:

"New Moon will more than feed the bloodthirsty hankerings of fans of the first volume and leave them breathless for the third." School Library Journal

Synopsis:

Meyer delivers another irresistible combination of romance and suspense with a supernatural twist. Star-crossed lovers Bella and Edward find themselves facing new obstacles, including a devastating separation, in this vampire love saga.

Synopsis:

Star-crossed lovers Bella and Edward face new obstacles in this vampire love story--the second installment of Meyer's #1 "New York Times"-bestselling Twilight saga.

Synopsis:

Legions of readers entranced by Twilight are hungry for more and they won't be disappointed. In New Moon, Stephenie Meyer delivers another irresistible combination of romance and suspense with a supernatural twist. The star-crossed lovers theme continues as Bella and Edward find themselves facing new obstacles, including a devastating separation, the mysterious appearance of dangerous wolves roaming the forest in Forks, a terrifying threat of revenge from a female vampire and a deliciously sinister encounter with Italy's reigning royal family of vampires, the Volturi. Passionate, riveting, and full of surprising twists and turns, this vampire love saga is well on its way to literary immortality.

About the Author

Stephanie Meyer holds masters' degree in education and social work and has dedicated her life to the welfare of youth.

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Nicole Shaver, November 2, 2009 (view all comments by Nicole Shaver)
This has replaced Susan Kay's Phantom as my favorite book. I actually read it within 48 hours because I could not sleep until I finished it! Jacob is for me the type of man only in myth these days, so it was amazing to have the chance to watch this second plot unfold.
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Frodoislove, July 13, 2009 (view all comments by Frodoislove)
Well, what can I say? The book is entertaining at first but eventually gets quite annoying. The mushy ramblings of Edward this or Bella that, just got me a little annoyed after reading the first book. I would not reccomend it. It is NOT first rate writing. It is simply another love story. Quite average, and not all it's cracked up to be.
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no_omnivore, July 3, 2009 (view all comments by no_omnivore)
The author overuses certain words. Over and over and over- SO play the twilight drinking game!!! Get four people and have each person read two pages. Every time they read green, muscular, velvet, smug... (make up your own, you will see a trend) the reader tales one drink. make another list of lesser used words (maybe teeth, smoldering or dazzled) and take two drinks for those. make an ultimate word that you have to take a few drinks for. It's fun!!!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780316024969
Author:
Meyer, Stephenie
Publisher:
Little, Brown Young Readers
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Love & Romance
Subject:
Horror & Ghost Stories
Subject:
High schools
Subject:
Schools
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Subject:
Washington (state)
Subject:
Vampires
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Twilight Saga
Series Volume:
02
Publication Date:
May 2008
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
563
Dimensions:
8.21x5.58x1.65 in. 1.34 lbs.
Age Level:
12-22

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