Genre Lists Books Made into Movies for Young Adults Creators:Gail Stricker (We own all of these books) BR11778, RC58830, LT768 Title:Little Women Author:Alcott, Louisa Movie:Little Women Recounts the lives of the four March sisters -- quick-tempered Jo, who is restless for freedom; Beth, who loves her home and family; Meg who longs for pretty clothes; and self-absorbed Amy. RC 58830 includes an introduction by Elaine Showalter. For grades 6-9. Originally published in 1868. First book in the Little Women series about the March family. Followed by "Little Men." BR13765, DB/ RC53252, LT7774 Title:The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Author:Brashares, Ann Annotation:Four fifteen-year-olds, "Bridget the athlete, Lena the beauty, Tibby the rebel, and Carmen . . . the one with the bad temper," have been friends since childhood. During this first summer apart, they share a pair of used jeans that magically fits each of them perfectly and helps them through tough times. For senior high readers. 2001. Followed by "The Second Summer of the Sisterhood." BRD21236, RC51524 The Princess Diaries Author:Cabot, Meg Movie:The Princess Diaries Annotation:Fourteen-year-old Mia keeps a diary of her problems -- she's too tall and flat, she's flunking algebra, and her mom is dating her teacher. But then her dad arrives from Europe to announce that Mia is really a princess and the heir to his throne. For junior and senior high readers. Followed by "Princess in the Spotlight." The Princess Diaries, 1. 2000.
