Chris colfer carson phillipsas a high school senior, carson phillips was destined for bigger things than his closeminded small town could offer, but destiny had a different plan when he was suddenly killed by a bolt of lightning. The carson phillips journal based of the screenplay that he wrote. The wishing spell, the first novel in his middlegrade reader series. As of september 2019, he has published fifteen books. Interview with chris colfer access hollywood december 2012.
The plot revolves around colfer s character, who is struck and killed by a bolt of lightning, and chronicles his exploits as he blackmails his fellow senior classmates into contributing to a literary magazine he is publishing. Struck by lightning book by chris colfer thriftbooks. Struck by lightning book snoisle libraries bibliocommons. The carson phillips journal, a young adult novel, this novel is based off a movie that he. The main characters of this young adult, contemporary story are. Chris colfer has signed a multifaceted new book deal with little, brown books for young readers, ew has confirmed exclusively. Written by new york times bestselling author and awardwinning actor chris colfer, struck by lightning is a sharply written, hilarious book.
Struck by lightning by chris colfer 97803490057 dymocks. Dec 18, 2012 interview with chris colfer access hollywood december 2012. Chris colfer books list of books by author chris colfer. Jan, 2018 chris colfer brings an interesting and unique array of characters to life in his novel struck by lightning. Colfer also stars in the film alongside allison janney, christina hendricks, dermot mulroney, sarah hyland, and polly bergen. Chris colfer is a new york times bestselling author and golden globewinning actor. The carson phillips journal, a young adult novel, this novel is based off a movie that he starred in, executive produced, and wrote the screenplay for. The film stuck by lightning features colfer s own original screenplay. The film stuck by lightning is set to be released by tribeca film later this year and features colfers own original screenplay. The film stuck by lightning is set to be released by tribeca film later this year and features colfer s own original screenplay.
A hilariously cynical look at high school from chris colfer, star of tvs glee, and based on the feature film of the same name from the inside flap. Colfer wrote, starred in, produced, and novelized his first film, struck by lightning, which debuted at the 2012 tribeca film festival. Chs student killed, struck by lightning acknowledgments illustrations 930 dear journal, one more school year with these shitheads and ill be free. Hear a clip and read an excerpt from chris colfers struck by lightning. Struck by lightning, written and starring chris colfer. Best known as kurt hummel on glee, chris colfer delivers a quirky and cynical debut novel about a 16yearold wannabe journalist. Carson is so unlikable, so groundlessly conceited that when lightning literally does strike. Parents need to know that struck by lightning is a ya novel by glees chris colfer, based on his screenplay for the january 20 film in which. Chris colfer is a golden globewinning actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on glee. The carson phillips journal i was reading that lightning is a negative charge that comes from the friction that clouds carry. The indie dramedy struck by lightning, written by chris colfer who plays kurt hummel on the fox series glee and directed by brian dannelly saved.
Colfer is a new york times best selling author of this series, the first book of which found its way to number one for two straight weeks. The film had its world premiere at the tribeca film festival on april 21, 2012, and was released theatrically on january 11, 20. He was honored as a member of the time 100, time magazines annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world. Struck by lightning by chris colfer, 97803490057, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
He was honored as a member of the time 100, time magazines annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world, and his books include struck by lightning. Struck by lightning is the film and screenwriting debut for the golden globewinning star of glee. Little, brown book group 100 victoria embankment london, ec4y 0dy uk. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. At once laughoutloud funny, deliciously dark, and remarkably smart, struck by lightning unearths the dirt that lies just below the surface of high school. Buy a cheap copy of struck by lightning book by chris colfer. The carson phillips journal follows the story of outcast high school senior carson phillips who blackmails the most popular students in his school into contributing to his literary journal to bolster his college application. The carson phillips journal ebook written by chris colfer. Book chris colfer struck by lightning carson phillips. The book poked fun at the cliche cast system of high school with dry humor and dark sarcasm while also bringing to light some serious life questions. Chris colfer is a very talented actor and vocalist who was born on may 27, 1990 in fresno. And since opposites attract, i would like to think that he was so positive the moment that he died, so happy, he pulled that bolt right out of the sky. Struck by lightning wasnt the only time colfer put his pen to the test. The carson phillips journal, stranger than fanfiction, and the books in the land of stories series.
Nov 20, 2012 at once laughoutloud funny, deliciously dark, and remarkably smart, struck by lightning unearths the dirt that lies just below the surface of high school. I highly recommend this book to any chris colfer fans and i hope you enkoy the film as much as i did. The book is written in a journal format by carson phillips, an extremely smart and ambitious senior student who has only one aimto get into northwestern and leave his sad hometown through all means possible, even if it. The main character, carson, is the perfect amount of snarky and provides a real insight into someone who grows up with. Jan 11, 20 but thats what happens in struck by lightning, a rancid comic satire whose 17yearold protagonist, carson phillips chris colfer of glee, is felled by a bolt from the blue in his. Nov 16, 2012 hear a clip and read an excerpt from chris colfer s struck by lightning. Colfers joyless and amateurish satire is little more than a series of scenes that seem to be. The carson phillips journal, and the new york times bestseller the land of stories.
As the title suggests, the protagonist is literally struck by lightning and tells his story from beyond the grave. Being a huge fan of chris colfer, when i heard that he was writing books i decided to check them out. Wonderful a genuinely funny, intelligent and moving book, written by a smart and creative author. In 2011, he scored a development deal with disney to adapt the fantasy book the little witch into a tv movie. The carson phillips journal follows the story of outcast high school senior carson phillips who blackmails the most popular students in his. Hear a clip and read an excerpt from chris colfers struck. Melde dich bei lovelybooks an, entdecke neuen lesestoff. The carson phillips journal follows the story of outcast high school senior carson phillips who blackmails the most popular students into contributing to his literary journal to bolster his college.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 272 pages and is available in hardcover format. Struck by lightning ebook by chris colfer 9780316232920. Colfer also stars in the film alongside allison janney. The golden globewinning actor and writer, whose the land of stories. But thats what happens in struck by lightning, a rancid comic satire whose 17yearold protagonist, carson phillips chris colfer of glee, is felled by a bolt from the blue in his. Chris colfer brings an interesting and unique array of characters to life in his novel struck by lightning. And since opposites attract, i would like to think that he was so positive the moment that he.
Chris colfer talks struck by lightning, the land of. Struck by lightning by chris colfer little, brown books for young. Book chris colfer struck by lightning carson phillips journal hardcover. The first edition of the novel was published in november 20th 2012, and was written by chris colfer. The film stuck by lightning features colfers own original screenplay. The major motion picture struck by lightning features colfers own original screenplay and stars rebel wilson, allison janney, christina hendricks, dermot mulroney, and colfer in leading roles. He was recently honored as a member of the 2011 time 100, time magazines annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world. I have the land of stories which regretfully i have yet to read its not catching my interest enough yet but i just finished reading his newest book struck by lightning. Struck by lightning takes place in a small town called. Colfer also stars in the film alongside allison janney, christina hendricks, dermot mulroney, sarah hyland, and polly.
The carson phillips journal follows the story of outcast high school senior carson phillips who blackmails the most popular students into contributing to his literary journal to bolster his college application. Struck by lightning is a 2012 american comingofage comedydrama film directed by brian dannelly and written by and starring chris colfer. Struck by lightning the carson phillips journal book. Parents need to know that struck by lightning is a high school dramedy that will appeal to many tweens and teens thanks to star chris colfer, who also wrote the screenplay which he also adapted into a book and produced. Carson phillips is at the bottom of the food chain in a high school filled with people he hates, stuck living with his depressed single mother in a smallminded town at the corner of nothing and nowhere. Struck struck by lightning by chris colfer nook book. Hear a clip and read an excerpt from chris colfers. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read struck by lightning. He is also a new york times numberone bestselling author of the land of stories. The carson phillips journal kindle edition published november 20th 2012 by little, brown books for young readers kindle edition, 258 pages. Struck by lightning wow this book is just amazing, it make you learn that even if you dont have anything to hold on you should not give up.
Nov 22, 2017 chris colfer has signed a multifaceted new book deal with little, brown books for young readers, ew has confirmed exclusively. Struck by lightning was originally a screenplay and was thankfully developed into a novel written by chris colfer, the popular glee actor. The major motion picture struck by lightning features colfers own original screenplay and stars allison janney, christina hendricks, dermot mulroney, and colfer in leading roles. Colfer wrote, starred in, executiveproduced, and novelized the comingofage comedy film struck by lightning. The major motion picture struck by lightning features colfer s own original screenplay and stars allison janney, christina hendricks, dermot mulroney, and colfer in leading roles. The plot revolves around colfers character, who is struck and killed by a bolt of lightning, and chronicles his exploits as he blackmails his fellow senior classmates into contributing to a literary magazine he is publishing.
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