I read Cinder, written by Marissa Meyer and illustrated by Michael O. This book was published by Feiwel and Friends. This is the first book in The Lunar Chronicle series by Melissa Meyer. This book sets the scene at a time
where both humans and androids exist in the New Beijing. There is a deadly plague ravishing the
population. Meanwhile, in space, there
are Lunar people who watch and are waiting to make their move. What no one knows is that Earth’s fate is on
the shoulders of one girl, Cinder. Cinder
is a young girl and a very gifted mechanic and a cyborg.
Cinder has a mysterious past, hated by her stepmother and blamed for her
stepsister’s illness. Cinder’s life
becomes challenged when the handsome Prince Kais comes into her life. She finds herself struggling by this
forbidden attraction with Prince Kai.
This book shows Cinder’s struggle between duty and freedom and she must
uncover secrets about her past in order to protect the future of the world.
I really loved the front cover illustration of this book. It's clear that this story is a spin off from the traditional Grimms Fairytale, Cinderella. The front cover illustrated the idea of the glass slipper, but the one on this cover is red. Also, I loved that the front cover incorporates the idea that Cinder is a cyborg because viewers can see through her leg. I enjoyed this story, but think I would have really loved reading it when I was a bit younger and in elementary school. The story is full of adventure and I enjoyed that the author incorporated a romance story as well. Those are ideas that I find relatable and enjoyable to read.
I personally don't think that I would require this as a book for my class to read, either as a whole class or in book/small groups. If I did, I think I would give students a list of project options that students will eventually have to present in front of the class. These options might include a poster, a comic strip, a commercial/trailer, creating a board game, etc. I think mixing up the options will give students choices so that they can choose something that is interesting to them, but are still completing a project that involves the book.
Awards: This book has been nominated to win the Hoosier Book Award
Subject: Adventure, Romance
Genre: Science Fiction, Young Adult
I really loved the front cover illustration of this book. It's clear that this story is a spin off from the traditional Grimms Fairytale, Cinderella. The front cover illustrated the idea of the glass slipper, but the one on this cover is red. Also, I loved that the front cover incorporates the idea that Cinder is a cyborg because viewers can see through her leg. I enjoyed this story, but think I would have really loved reading it when I was a bit younger and in elementary school. The story is full of adventure and I enjoyed that the author incorporated a romance story as well. Those are ideas that I find relatable and enjoyable to read.
I personally don't think that I would require this as a book for my class to read, either as a whole class or in book/small groups. If I did, I think I would give students a list of project options that students will eventually have to present in front of the class. These options might include a poster, a comic strip, a commercial/trailer, creating a board game, etc. I think mixing up the options will give students choices so that they can choose something that is interesting to them, but are still completing a project that involves the book.
Awards: This book has been nominated to win the Hoosier Book Award
Subject: Adventure, Romance
Genre: Science Fiction, Young Adult
Here is a YouTube link to the full audio reading of this book.
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