The Host

Title: The Host
Author: Stephanie Meyer
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ISBN: 978-0-316-06804-8

Publisher: Little Brown

Copyright Date: 2008

Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopia

Reading Level/Interest Age: 15 to adult

Awards: Book list, 2008. School Library Journal, 2008. Teacher Librarian, 2010.

Plot Summary: Melanie lives in a world that has been invaded by souls that use human bodies as hosts. When she is captured, she refuses to relinquish control of her mind to the soul placed inside of her. Instead the soul feels all of Melanie's emotions and soon starts falling in love with Jared, the man Melanie can't stop thinking about.

Critical Evaluation: Stephanie Meyer brilliantly nails a science fiction novel that will captivate both teenagers and adults. This suspenseful novel equally contains action, and emotion.

Reader's Annotation: In a world where humans have been invaded and their bodies used as hosts, Melanie refuses to relinquish control of her body to the "soul" placed inside of her. 

Booktalking Ideas: Good vs. Evil, humanity

Why did you include this book: This is a science fiction novel that can be enjoyed by readers who do not typically enjoy science fiction because it contains so many other elements.
Quote: "Eight full lives. Eight full lives and I've never found anyone I would stay in a planet for, anyone I would follow when they left. I never found a partner. Why now? Why you? You're not of my species. How can you be my partner? It's not fair. I love you."