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School Stories: Crushes and Misadventures
Who said student life is boring? Check out these Watty Awards finalists full of pranks, secret crushes, and school misadventures.
Vote in the Watty Awards 2011! The contest closes in just 4 days!
Book Review: The Outsiders
Wattpad brings you a guest post originally published in Teen Ink magazine:
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
By Michael J., Twinsburg
Though I usually prefer science fiction and fantasy, reading The Outsiders was a phenomenal experience. The story line is good, but what sparked my interest is how S. E. Hinton, who was 16 at the time she created this, writes. Everything flows smoothly, and with so much detail. You get to know the characters so well it’s hard to believe the story just covers one week of their lives. This book is extremely hard to put down.
The Outsiders is about a gang of “greasers,” or underprivileged teenagers, living on the east side of Tulsa, Oklahoma. They are constantly under attack from the rich west-side Socs, and have parties and rumbles all the time. The narrator, the orphan Ponyboy Curtis, pretty much knows what to expect from his day - school, track, homework, football at the lot - until one of his friends takes the greaser-Soc battle too far.
Guess The Cover!
THIS WEEK’S GUESSING GAME FOR OUR MOST WATTPADDY READERS AND FANS:
“Not all haunted hearts are dead.”
Which story is this quote and book cover from?
Friday Find: “The Flower of King and Knights”
“Very original sequel for the Arthurian legend. There weren’t many discrepancies from the legend, for once, and that is a plus. Overall written wonderfully, I found it totally mind-blowing. I would recommend it to anyone who loves the Arthurian legend.”
Every Friday, we bring you an undiscovered gem to read on Wattpad. This week, our secret Wattpad Talent Hunters recommend The Flower of King and Knights, a fantasy adventure:
The Flower of King and Knights by senseiseth
The Age of Arthur has ended, for fifteen years the lands of Britannia have been subjected to wars, raids, and is now left in a state of chaos unseen in decades. All is lost, Avalon is all but forgotten, the Vikings and Saxons have returned a hundred fold, and no lord can unite the peoples of Britannia to end constant slaughter. Until now…
Come from a land and time unseen in years, comes to heir to the House of Pendragon. Raised by Merlin and, trained in the art of war by surviving Knights of the Round Table, he has returned to his homeland to bring order and justice to his people. But with deceitful lords, roaming invaders, and old foes come from beyond the grave, will the legacy of Arthur be triumphant? With both Caliburn, the sword of Uther, and Excalibur, the sword of Arthur at his disposal, will this one chance of survival prevail. Only time will tell…
From the Isle of Avalon, to the Kingdom of the Faes, to the highlands of Scotland, and the grasslands of Ireland, and the parapets of Camelot, The Swords of Destiny is a continuation of a narrative that has entranced and delighted generations. Filled with epic battles, passionate romance, and legendary characters, Hector will learn what it means to be a king, and a hero.
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Wattpad Cover-Off: “Space Command and the Planet of the Bejewelled Concubines”
Which version of Brian K. Henry’s “Space Command and the Planet of the Bejewelled Concubines” do you like better - left or right?
Congrats to the Totally Amp’d Contest Winners!
The winners of the Totally Amp’d giveaway on Facebook have been chosen! Congratulations to Jenny Howard and Elizabeth Schneemann.
Read Totally Amp’d: Origins on Wattpad! Learn about the main characters, then check out this totally new and interactive series through the Totally Amp’d! app, which just launched today. Download it for your iPhone or iPad now!
Just Friends: Stories To Read on Wattpad
Looking for something new to read? Try these Watty Awards 2011 finalists! Read about best friends, bands, and life-long friendships.
Don’t forget to vote for your favorite writers, cast, and stories! The contest closes in 5 days.
Celebrity Interview: Miranda Cosgrove
Wattpad brings you a guest post originally published in Teen Ink magazine:
Actor/Singer Miranda Cosgrove
By pavlina, port orange, FL
Feeling a little nervous, I walked backstage with the tour manager to meet up with the teen who’s probably the highest paid actress on TV. (Yes, it’s common knowledge in the entertainment world that she makes three times as much as Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez combined). But my nerves disappeared the second I met Miranda Cosgrove, star of “iCarly.” Even though this 17-year-old is a world megastar, she acts like you and me. Really!
Heroes & Villains
Check out the best casting choices for heroes and villains in the Watty Awards 2011! Who’s your favorite pick for a protagonist or bad guy?
There’s less than a week left to vote for your favorite Watty Awards finalists! Click here to vote now!
THE HEROES
Gemma Ward as Circe Fallon (A Pirates Kiss)
Nina Dobrev as Alexandria (Their Pride)
Natalie Portman as Arianna (Poisoned)
Daria Werbowy as Emelie (Burn Into Me)
Kate Hudson as Carmen Gold (Tasted)
Rachel Hurd-Wood as Scarlett Cross (Blood Red)
THE VILLAINS
Tom Welling as Lucius Satani (The Devil’s Assistant)
Dustin Diamond as Dom Gustov (The Singer’s Bodyguard)
Ian Somerhalder as Christopher (Dangerous Love)
Clive Owen as Rob Dixon (The Shy Girl Has A Gun)
Chace Crawford as Blake Salato (Leather Kisses)
Alan Rickman as The Commander (Individuals: The Director of Death)
Find out more about teen fiction with a paranormal, fantasy or science fiction twist! We talk to Maree Anderson, author of Freaks of Greenfield High, all the way from New Zealand.
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Celebrity Interview: Vanity Fair Editor Jane Sarkin
Wattpad brings you a guest post originally published in Teen Ink magazine:
Vanity Fair Editor Jane Sarkin
By Darina S., Warren, NJ
My school newspaper just did an alumni issue for which we interviewed successful or famous alumni. I interviewed Jane Sarkin, the features editor of Vanity Fair magazine and found her quite fascinating.
What activities did you do at our school?
We had the first women‘s soccer team. I played tennis and field hockey, but I liked soccer best. I wrote a bit for The Record. I sang in choir. I remember we did “Bye, Bye Birdie, ” which was a lot of fun.
How did you get into journalism?
This school really got me interested in English. I loved the literature and doing papers; it was my best subject. I also loved French. The entertainment world always interested me, that‘show it all happened. I did well in college because I
knew how to study, take notes and write a paper. I‘m really thankful for that. I believe that all my success came from this backbone of good education, which started in high school.
How did you come to work for Vanity Fair?
I worked for Andy Warhol (at his magazine Interview) for four years. This Oscar night was my 20th anniversary at Vanity Fair.
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Wattpad Wednesday: Your Favorite Sci-Fi Characters
Tweet us to enter today’s #WattpadWednesday: Who is your favorite sci-fi character and why?
— Wattpad (@wattpad) January 25, 2012
Check out this guest post from Wattpad Featured Story writer Maree Anderson for some sci-fi inspiration: Maree Anderson’s Top Five Sci-Fi Characters.
Movie Review: The Breakfast Club
Wattpad brings you a guest post originally published in Teen Ink magazine:
The Breakfast Club
By Katy S., San Antonio, TX
The ’80s were a time of movie magic. While some would focus on masterpieces like “The Color Purple” or “ET: The Extra Terrestrial,” my favorite flick from that period is “The Breakfast Club.”
The movie’s plot is simple enough: What would happen if five people from totally different groups of the high school scene were forced to spend a Saturday together in detention?
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Whether you’ve had your heart broken, found true love, or are still looking—everyone knows that when it comes to love, there are two sides to every story. Our friends at Chronicle Books have just published the ultimate Valentine’s Day book, Girl Meets Boy, and to celebrate, author Kelly Milner Halls is stopping by Wattpad for an exclusive contest.
Find out more details! Contest ends Feb. 8th!
