Colin Meloy from indie-rock powerhouses The Decemberists has written a kid's book and it's getting lots of love:
"a richly satisfying weave of reality and fantasy"
"a quick, compelling read, smoothly written with a perfect balance of middle-school-age-appropriate simplicity and more challenging writing that makes the book adult-accessible."...and now, news that it will be turned into a stop-motion film!
"...will hook you with its astonishing storyline, vocabulary and stunning artistry."
And Tim Burton's signed on for the film adaptation of this one. A strange story (that may be more suitable for older young readers with a taste for the creepy) with weird vintage photos throughout that will appeal to teens and adults alike.
I certainly didn't mean for this post to turn into one about books that are to be adapted as films, but while we're here why not mention Scorcese's recent adaptation of Selznick's much-loved book about a boy who lives in the walls of a train station and fixes the clock? OK, I will!