Beatrice and all other citizens are forced to make a choice at age sixteen: who, from the choices the government gives them, do they want to be. Beatrice can not make this choice without losing an important part of her life. Does she choose? Does she rebel?
Roth, Veronica. Divergent. New York: Katherine Tegen, 2011. Print.
Clary believes herself to be human, just like everyone else around her, but when she witnesses a murder committed by people invisible to most, she realizes that she is not “normal.” With strength and courage, Clary enters the world she was genetically meant to be in.
Clare, Cassandra. City of Bones. New York: M.K. McElderry, 2007. Print.
Although she does not know it, Emma Swan must save the characters of fairytales after they have all been cursed and sent to Storybrooke. Emma must return these characters to their fairytale kingdom, yet they do not even know of their past happiness.
Horowitz, Adam, and Edward Katsis. Once Upon a Time. Television.
Book 1
Grace has always been drawn to a yellow-eyed wolf that often visits near her house. When she finds an injured boy on her porch, she knows instantly he is her wolf, and now she must fight for him.
Stiefvater, Maggie. Shiver. New York: Scholastic, 2009. Print.
Book 2
Grace has to fight even harder for Sam, her boyfriend who is no longer wolf and is living in the human world full time. When they come across others cursed with being wolves, they are torn between two worlds.
Stiefvater, Maggie. Linger. New York: Scholastic, 2010. Print.
Book 3
Grace is now a wolf and while Sam tries to find her a cure, Grace has to fight for her life, which is put in danger by a man who aims to rid the town from all wolves. Grace must become human again before it is too late.
Stiefvater, Maggie. Forever. New York: Scholastic, 2011. Print.
Grace has always been drawn to a yellow-eyed wolf that often visits near her house. When she finds an injured boy on her porch, she knows instantly he is her wolf, and now she must fight for him.
Stiefvater, Maggie. Shiver. New York: Scholastic, 2009. Print.
Book 2
Grace has to fight even harder for Sam, her boyfriend who is no longer wolf and is living in the human world full time. When they come across others cursed with being wolves, they are torn between two worlds.
Stiefvater, Maggie. Linger. New York: Scholastic, 2010. Print.
Book 3
Grace is now a wolf and while Sam tries to find her a cure, Grace has to fight for her life, which is put in danger by a man who aims to rid the town from all wolves. Grace must become human again before it is too late.
Stiefvater, Maggie. Forever. New York: Scholastic, 2011. Print.
Harry Potter comes to find out that he was born with special powers: he is a wizard. Upon arrival to Hogwart’s Academy, Harry meets and befriends, Hermione Granger, a strong, female classmate who will not be left behind while Harry fights their world’s evils. Throughout this seven book and movie series, Hermione remains a main character and a hero in her own right.
Books
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone. Paw Prints, 2008. Print.
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Thorndike, Me.: Thorndike, 2000. Print.
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Thorndike, Me.: Thorndike, 2000. Print.
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. London: Bloomsbury, 2000. Print.
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. London: Bloomsbury, 2007. Print.
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. New York: Scholastic, 2005. Print.
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. London: Bloomsbury, 2007. Print.
Movies
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Dir. Chris Columbus. Perf. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson. Warner Brothers, 2001.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Dir. Chris Columbus. Prod. David Heyman. By Steven Kloves. Perf. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and Richard Harris. Warner Bros. Pictures, 2002.
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Thorndike, Me.: Thorndike, 2000. Print. Dir. Alfonso Cuaron. Perf. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson. Warner Bros.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Dir. Mike Newell. Prod. David Heyman. By Steven Kloves. Perf. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson. Warner Bros. Pictures, 2005.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Dir. David Yates. Perf. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson. Warner Bros Entertainment, 2007.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Dir. David Yates. Perf. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson. Warner Bros. Pictures, 2009.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. Dir. David Yates. Perf. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson. Warner Bros. Pictures, 2010.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. Dir. David Yates. Perf. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson. Warner Bros. Pictures, 2011.
Book 1 and Film
Panem has taken over and separated what was once the United States into the Capital and 12 districts and controls its citizens with fear. This year, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take the place of her sister in the Hunger Games where competitors are forced to kill each other to win, while the entire population is forced to watch the spectacle on television.
Collins, Suzanne. The Hunger Games. New York: Scholastic, 2008. Print.
The Hunger Games. Dir. Gary Ross. Perf. Jennifer Lawerence and Liam Hemsworth. Lionsgate, 2012. Film.
Book 2
In the first book of this series, Katniss Everdeen thwarted government control, much to the dismay of President Snow. In the second book of this series, President Snow pushes for more control of all his citizens by showing them that he is more powerful than the now-famous, Katniss, but Katniss once again fights back.
Collins, Suzanne. Catching Fire. New York: Scholastic, 2009. Print.
Book 3
In the first two books of this trilogy, Katniss Everdeen did the unthinkable, she survived the Games not once, but twice. Now a Civil War is brewing, and President Snow wants to regain control by attacking a specific target: Katniss, her family, and everyone that she loves in District 12.
Collins, Suzanne. Mockingjay. New York: Scholastic, 2010. Print.
Panem has taken over and separated what was once the United States into the Capital and 12 districts and controls its citizens with fear. This year, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take the place of her sister in the Hunger Games where competitors are forced to kill each other to win, while the entire population is forced to watch the spectacle on television.
Collins, Suzanne. The Hunger Games. New York: Scholastic, 2008. Print.
The Hunger Games. Dir. Gary Ross. Perf. Jennifer Lawerence and Liam Hemsworth. Lionsgate, 2012. Film.
Book 2
In the first book of this series, Katniss Everdeen thwarted government control, much to the dismay of President Snow. In the second book of this series, President Snow pushes for more control of all his citizens by showing them that he is more powerful than the now-famous, Katniss, but Katniss once again fights back.
Collins, Suzanne. Catching Fire. New York: Scholastic, 2009. Print.
Book 3
In the first two books of this trilogy, Katniss Everdeen did the unthinkable, she survived the Games not once, but twice. Now a Civil War is brewing, and President Snow wants to regain control by attacking a specific target: Katniss, her family, and everyone that she loves in District 12.
Collins, Suzanne. Mockingjay. New York: Scholastic, 2010. Print.
Katsa has always been feared for her ability to kill anyone she is ordered to kill by her uncle, the king. As she ages through her teenage years, she realizes that this power is being misused and fights to save herself and those she cares about.
Cashore, Kristin. Graceling. Orlando, FL: Harcourt, 2008. Print.
A key hidden by her father thrusts Lara, a brave, risk-taking tomb raider, into a dangerous hunt after the key is stolen from her. Lara must protect the world by retrieving the key before the wrong people are able to control time.
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Dir. West Simon. Perf. Angelina Jolie, Jon Voight and Iain Glen. 2001.
Tomb Raider. San Francisco, CA: Eidos Inc., 2008. Computer software.
Book 1
Princesses are disappearing after being captured by the dragons of Linderwall. But Princess Cimorene has not been captured, she has chosen to leave her privledged life and live with the dragons rather than remain in her boring life.
Wrede, Patricia C. Dealing with Dragons: the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1990. Print.
Book 2
Princess Cimorene works together with Mendanbar, King of the Enchanted Forest, to find Kazul, King of the Dragons. Princess Cimorene braves adventure and adversity to find her beloved dragon.
Wrede, Patricia C. Searching for Dragons: the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1991. Print.
Book 3
The Enchanted Forest is being attacked by the wizards, who have gone so far as to steal King Mendanbar’s sword. The now Queen Cimorene must fight off these wizards and return the Enchanted Forest to its former glory.
Wrede, Patricia C. Calling on Dragons: the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. New York, NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1993. Print.
Princesses are disappearing after being captured by the dragons of Linderwall. But Princess Cimorene has not been captured, she has chosen to leave her privledged life and live with the dragons rather than remain in her boring life.
Wrede, Patricia C. Dealing with Dragons: the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1990. Print.
Book 2
Princess Cimorene works together with Mendanbar, King of the Enchanted Forest, to find Kazul, King of the Dragons. Princess Cimorene braves adventure and adversity to find her beloved dragon.
Wrede, Patricia C. Searching for Dragons: the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1991. Print.
Book 3
The Enchanted Forest is being attacked by the wizards, who have gone so far as to steal King Mendanbar’s sword. The now Queen Cimorene must fight off these wizards and return the Enchanted Forest to its former glory.
Wrede, Patricia C. Calling on Dragons: the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. New York, NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1993. Print.
Though young and well to do in her world, Princess Leia Organa chooses to fight for the freedom that all people deserve and the peace that she do desires for her world. This strong female character will not give up until her goals are attained.
Movies In Order of Release:
Star Wars, Episode IV, A New Hope. Dir. George Lucas. Perf. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fischer. Twentieth-Century Fox Corp., 1977.
The Empire Strikes Back. Dir. Irvin Kershner. By Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan. Perf. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Billy Dee Williams. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation, 1980.
Return of the Jedi. Dir. Richard Marquand. Perf. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fischer. 20th Century Fox, 1983.
Star Wars, Episode III, Revenge of the Sith. By George Lucas. Dir. George Lucas. Prod. George Lucas and Rick McCallum. Perf. Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and Hayden Christensen. 20th Century Fox, 2005.