The A Grade Ahead Blog
Aside from a few key characters and plot points, the book and film versions of How to Train Your Dragon differ greatly. While both center on the main characters Hiccup (a young Viking) and Toothless (the dragon he befriends), DreamWorks’…
Read full articleThe focus of this month’s blog comparing the book versus its film adaptation is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Lee was a unique individual and won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel, and she was also involved in…
Read full articleThe Princess Bride: A Tale of Two Classics I was in college the first time I saw The Princess Bride. Someone put in a VHS tape (Yes, it was that long ago!) and insisted we had to watch. I wasn’t…
Read full articleThe Outsiders by S.E. Hinton has long been a beloved classic in young adult literature, capturing the struggles of adolescence, social divides, and the yearning for a sense of belonging. Written in 1965 when Hinton was just 16 and growing…
Read full articleA Festive Showdown Ah, the holiday season—when curling up with a cup of cocoa and reading great stories becomes a must. Dr. Seuss’ 1957 book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is one of his most famous stories. But, let’s face…
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