It seems like even today's biggest celebrities and movie directors are illustrating the powerful impact of books. The Oscar Nominations were announced on Tuesday, and included in them were the adaptation of 11 books. Literary adaptations were nominated in major categories including Best Picture. The Oscars are only 5 weeks away, but that's more than enough time to read, and watch, some of these literary treasures. We've picked out the age appropriate titles for children and teens alike.
1. "Hugo"--"The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick
2. "The Help"--"The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
3. "Moneyball"--"Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game" by Michael Lewis (Ages 10 and up)
4. "The Iron Lady"--"The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher, from Grocer's Daughter to Prime Minister" by John Campbell (Ages 10 and up)
5. "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close"--"Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer
6. "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy"--"Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" by John le Carre (Ages 13 and up)
7. "War Horse"--"War Horse" by Michael Morpurgo (Ages 10 and up)
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