The “ttyl” series, which came top of the 2009 list, was challenged for nudity, offensive language and drugs. The books were challenged for being sexually explicit, religious views and being unsuitable for their age group. The ALA said Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight” series, which have been turned into a blockbuster film franchise, were fifth on the 2009 list - their first year in the annual compilation. Objections to the best-selling tales of the boy wizard have been raised over perceived anti-family and occult themes. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series landed atop the 100 most frequently challenged books of the 2000-2009 decade. But the worst offenders were the popular young adult novel series ttyl by Lauren Myracle, which are written entirely in the style of instant messages. REUTERS/Michaela Rehleīut the worst offenders were the popular young adult novel series “ttyl” by Lauren Myracle, which are written entirely in the style of instant messages, the American Library Association (ALA) said in a report on Wednesday.Īnd although they are no longer in the Top 10, J.K. Ages 13-17.Actor Robert Pattinson (L) and actress Kristen Stewart wave during a promotion tour for their latest film "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" in Munich November 14, 2009. But while Maddie's reaction when she catches Angela and Zoe discussing her behind her back seems too extreme, readers will cheer their reunion, which happens just as Zoe's teacher makes his move.
As might be expected, there is a falling-out among the friends. Flourishes such as emoticons and Internet lingo add realism the book's title translates to "talk to you later," and Angela adds stage direction to her messages, writing "*stomps foot*" (when she believes Maddie is withholding information) or "*jumps up and down and squeals*" (when Zoe promises her a makeover). Though the main characters and the plotting seem familiar, readers will appreciate Myracle's portrayal of the supportive friends: they listen to one another, plan a surprise party and a road trip, and when Maddie is low, Angela and Zoe make her a care package with a poem that Angela calls "mushy but not 2 mushy." Their messages at times contain too much plotting to seem like realistic chats, but the style makes for an engaging, quick read. As they start 10th grade, social Angela catches her new boyfriend on a date with another girl tough Maddie is befriended, then humiliated, by a popular girl and "good little Zoe" finds herself crushing on a teacher who seems to be interested in her, too. Best buds SnowAngel (Angela), zoegirl (Zoe), and mad maddie (Maddie) IM with one another constantly when not in school. 1 by Lauren Myracle RELEASE DATE: ApTold entirely in instant messages, this modern epistolary tale prompts both tears and LOL (laughing out loud). Myracle's (Kissing Kate) approach is creative, even if her newest novel is somewhat formulaic: three best friends hash out their lives from new relationships to conflicts with one another through instant messages. TTYL From the Internet Girls series, Vol.
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