An electrifying debut novel of a young woman's love for a vampire.

"The novel's danger-factor skyrockets as the excitement of secret love and hushed affection morphs into a terrifying race to stay alive. . . (it) will have readers dying to sink their teeth into it." "School Library Journal" starred review. ... from the American paperback edition

For use in schools and libraries only. When seventeen-year-old Bella leaves Phoenix to live with her father in Forks, Washington, she meets an exquisitely handsome boy at school for whom she feels an overwhelming attraction and who she comes to realize is not wholly human. ... from the American prebound edition

An electrifying debut novel of a young woman's love for a vampire. ... from the British hardback edition

An electrifying debut novel of a young woman's love for a vampire. ... from the British paperback edition

The first book in the teen vampire romance series that has proved to be an international publishing phenomenon. ... from the British paperback edition

Fantasy, Feelings and Emotions, School Stories. When Isabella Swan moves tothe gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen,her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edward is both irresistible and impenetrable. Up until now, he has managed to keep his vampire identity hidden, but Bella is determined to uncover his dark secret. ... from the American paperback edition

T'Aejun Yi, Janet Poole (trans.)

    

France has Montaigne, England has Francis Bacon and Charles Lamb. Japan has Sei Shonagon and Kenko. Now, thanks to a fine translation by Janet Poole of the... [ Read full review ]