New Moon

Book Synopsis

Title: New Moon

Author: Stephanie Meyer

Publication date: 09/01/2006

Page count: 563

Type: Fiction

Started on: NA (can't remember sorry)

Finished on: (can't remember sorry again)

My grade: A++++

1. Why did I decide to read this book?

I decided to read this book because I wanted to continue reading the Twilight series, and this is the second book. Also, I had to know what goes on because you could tell that the end of the first book was really only the beginning. I can't really tell other reasons why I wanted to read this or else I might spoil some surprises. I don't think anybody would want that to happen!

2. Plot summary (avoiding major spoilers when possible).

In the beginning everything is going great between Edward and Bella until she has another accident. At her birthday party at the Cullen's she accidentally cuts herself and bleeds. It made Jasper go a little crazy, and he almost attacked her. Yipes. Edward tells her he doesn't love her anymore, and he leaves her saying, "It will be as if I never existed." She becomes overly depressed, but suddenly within a few months her friend Jacob Black hangs out with her over and over. Later, she finds out that he is a werewolf! One problem though... Victoria! She's still after poor Bella, but, fear not, the werewolves are out there protecting her. Just when her and Jacob are about to get together, she is interrupted by an unexpected guest- ALICE CULLEN (Edward's sister)!! Earlier Bella decided to do an extreme thing (jump off a cliff into the ocean.) Edward finds out and thinks that she committed suicide so he goes and tries to disturb the Volturi in Italy. Vampires who disturb these head vampires normally end up perishing!

3. What is the setting, and why is it important to the novel?

The setting is in Forks and La Push. They are important because they are perfect places for vampires and now werewolves to live. The werewolves live in La Push because it's practically in the woods, and since they are very tall, they need someway to hide themselves. Forks has a perfect house for the vampires to live in, and they live near a forest so they can gain access to hunt animals easily instead of humans. Also, there is a border line between Forks and La Push, and it is important because it keeps the vampires and werewolves out of trouble with one another.

4. Who are the main characters, and what roles do they play in the novel?

The main characters are the Cullen Family, Jacob Black and his father, Charlie (Bella's dad), Jessica (Bella's "friend"), Angela and her boyfriend Ben (Bella's good friends), Bella Swan (main character), Renae and Phil (Bella's mom and step dad), and Mike Newton (Bella's other friend.) Her friends roles are just to hang out and be teenagers with, but Bella spends extra, if not, most of her time with Jacob Black. The Cullen Family are practically Bella's family, and they also are the family of her wonderful boyfriend Edward. Her parents and step dad play the roles of any family members (to guide their child in the right direction and be there for her). Bella's role is the main character who is trying to cope with the fact that her and her ex boyfriend(??) are really over, but along the way she finds her friend Jacob who helps her get through it.

5. What is/are the main conflict(s) in the novel?

The main conflicts are between Bella and her ex boyfriend Edward because she has a rough time getting over him and even goes into a slight depression. Her other conflict is her safety which she constantly puts at risk with the Cullen's, but they aren't violent- just dangerous. She also has a conflict with Victoria, a vampire who hasn't gotten over her mate being destroyed to protect Bella. This vampire keeps trying to kill Bella. There is also the occasional conflicts with Bella and her dad because, just like any family, they have their arguments every now and then. In most cases, they don't always "see eye to eye!"

6. Describe the climax of the novel.

The climax of this story would be right when Bella is with Jacob having a lovely time, and an unexpected visitor comes along, Alice Cullen. She tells Bella how he thought that she killed herself so now he's off to provoke the Volturi in Italy. The Volturi are like the main vampires, and they destroy those who try to mess with them. None of them can even get in touch with Edward. So now they have to sneak off to Italy to save him before it's too late. Only when they get there, they only have an extremely short amount of time to go and get him.

7. What is the significance of the book's title? Is the title appropriate, or would I change it to something else?

I believe that the significance of the book title is to show the new relationships in the book. Like Jacob and Bella, them hanging out a lot is new and he's a werewolf. Most people believe that werewolves come out when it's a full moon (New Moon). There was change in the story so why not let the title show it? I believe that the title is perfect the way it is, and I would not change it to anything else. Trust me, the reader has to fully read the book to understand that the title just works!

8. What is my opinion about this book? Why (give specifics)?

I thought this book was just absolutely wonderful because there was so much drama, and nobody could tell what would happen next. No one would have predicted Edward leaving near the beginning of the book. In the first book Bella just fake flirts with Jacob Black, but this time she seems as if she's almost falling for him, or at least she's obsessed with spending time with him. In the book, after he leads her out of depression, they spend time at his house just about everyday. Just when you think that the Cullens are really gone, Alice Cullen comes back! It's so unpredictable because of all of these events!

Extended Journal (11/09/07)


11/09/07- Is it fair to all clubs/organizations that the bulk of KHS fundraising goes toward the sports complex?


No, it's not fair. Those sports can raise the money themselves. Look at the band. We barely even have a field, and it's shared by soccer and sometimes freshman football. Too many people fall because of the poor condition, and it might be transformed into a parking lot. So why should we help? The clubs and organizations deserve the money. It's not the clubs' responsibility to raise the money for them!

Journal Topics 11/6-16/07


11/5/07- You won the lottery. What do you buy first?


Hmm. I would probably go for a wardrobe change. Of course, that would mean buying cute outfits that would look adorable, but I'd get myself a new red ford truck too.


11/6/07- Lottery winner... which of your friends/ family get a chunk?


I might give some to my friends, and most definately my family. I'd want to give my one aunt her own house with an awesome car because she deserves it! I would probably use most of it to get my own house somewhere in the mountains.


Lottery winner... will you still go to school/ get a job?


It depends on how much money I receive. Just kidding! Of course I'll continue my education! I probably will still go, but if I get a lot of money I will go to a different college. Maybe one in New York.


11/08/07- Lottery winner... would you donate it to charity? which one/ what kind?


I wouldn't donate the money because people can take the money and spend it on unnecessary items that don't even help the needy. Instead, I would buy the needed items with my money, and then donate them making sure that those in need have what I have given them. I would donate to as many needy charities as possible.


11/09/07- Is it fair to all clubs/organizations that the bulk of KHS fundraising goes toward the sports complex?


No, it's not fair. Those sports can raise the money themselves. Look at the band. We barely even have a field, and it's shared by soccer and sometimes freshman football. Too many people fall because of the poor condition, and it might be transformed into a parking lot.


11/13/07- Are the current speed limits reasonable? OR should some be raised/lowered?


No, they are not reasonable at all. The speed limit for going to and from the high school should be at least twenty- five miles per hour. It's too slow especially for entering.


11/14/07- What's on the top of your Christmas list?


I don't have anything that I really want for Christmas. It's not as amusing for a teenager as it was when I was a kid. You could look through magazines and find a dump truck load of toys you wanted, and receive a whole bunch too, but now it's like what do I want. I mean there's not much to really choose from.


11/15/07- Have you been "naughty" or "nice"?


I have been nice overall, but I have gotten angry a few times. However, school can provide you with aggravating issues too often if you know what I mean. I'm not perfect, but I don't try to be because I know I can't. I try to be nice but I find that I fail at it a good bit sometimes more than I wish, but other times it feels good to just scream into a pillow and let it all out.


11/16/07- What's the most essential menu item in a Thanksgiving Dinner?


I don't really have a most essential item. It's too hard to pick from? I can't pick from all those food items.

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11/01/07- Are you too old to trick or treat?


At one point in our lives, we will be too old, but we're okay right now. Well, at least I think that we are. I actually tried to help take my younger sister and be one of the responsible adults. One of our neighbors threw a reese cup at me and said,"Here you go fairy grandmother!!!!!!" Ohh, it made me aggrivated. Not only was he making fun of my costume, but before he did, the whole Potomac State Baseball team laughed at me. Oh well, at least I wasn't the one running laps, right? If only it could be that simple, but that's life.

Journal Topics 10/29/07-11/02/07

10/29/07- Which CW character is your favorite? Explain.


My favorite character in this book would have to be, but of course, Jerry because he's not afraid to stand up for what he believes is right. He stood up for himself when even when things got rough. Most importantly, Jerry wasn't afraid to say,"No", and that's one thing we all need to learn to say in life.



10/30/07-If you could go back and change one event in your past, which one could it be and why?



I have a lot of things that I wish I could change, but, sadly, they can't be. Thank God there is one event that I could. As a lot of people know, when I was only two years old, my Uncle Kenny was murdered. If I could, I would go back in time and save him somehow. Even if it would send me to Heaven because I wish I knew him better that much!



10/31/07- Promote a teacher to new principal (NOT ME) (explain your choice... be respectful of both teacher and current principal)

I would promote Mrs. Wimer or Mrs. Woy to be the new principal because they are both just awesome. They both would be perfect for the job regardless of anybodies opinions. Don't get me wrong though, Mr. Wimer seems pretty cool (I'm not trying to suck up or anything.)

11/01/07- Are you too old trick or treat?

If we are too old for trick or treating than what is the world coming to? Can't an innocent teenager redeem the satisfaction of receiving goods from kind neighbors. They are so sweet and thoughtful. Of course we should have that privilege, or we should at least go out dressed up in costumes to support the cause.

11/02/07- What's your dream vehicle? Explain.

I believe that everybody knows the answer to this simple question, but I will answer it again just for you, Mr Clark, because I'm just a "suck-up overachiever"! (Just kidding.) The vehicle that I have dreamed of owning since I was a little girl was my grandad's red '92 red Ford pickup truck. OH YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!! Too bad if it's a hunting vehicle. The leftover deer blood can go somewhere else! I have wanted that truck for too long. How many people do you know that would be grateful for it?