Details about book chris colfer struck by lightning carson phillips journal hardcover. Colfer previously wrote the screenplay for the bigscreen adaptation of his book struck by lightning, the brian dannelly film in which he starred, as well as an episode of glee, season 5s. Nov 20, 2012 struck by lightning by chris colfer, 97803490057, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Book chris colfer struck by lightning carson phillips. Struck by lightning is the film and screenwriting debut for the golden globewinning star of glee. Jana alaslanias if told by the main characteras a high school student, i am responsible to think of my future. The film stuck by lightning features colfer s own original screenplay. Colfer wrote, starred in, produced, and novelized his first film, struck by lightning, which debuted at the 2012 tribeca film festival. The main character, carson, is the perfect amount of snarky and provides a real insight into someone who grows up with. Colfer also stars in the film alongside allison janney, christina hendricks, dermot mulroney, sarah hyland, and polly. See all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. With chris colfer, rebel wilson, christina hendricks, dermot mulroney. Buy struck by lightning by chris colfer from waterstones today. He was honored as a member of the time 100, time magazines annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world.
Colfer wrote, starred in, executiveproduced, and novelized the comingofage comedy film struck by lightning. Struck by lightning by chris colfer little, brown books for young. The carson phillips journal, stranger than fanfiction, and the books in the land of stories series. Struck by lightning ebook by chris colfer 9780316232920.
Struck by lightning takes place in a small town called. Chris colfer brings an interesting and unique array of characters to life in his novel struck by lightning. At once laughoutloud funny, deliciously dark, and remarkably smart, struck by lightning unearths the dirt that lies just below the surface of high school. It features the final screen appearance of actress polly bergen on november 20, 2012, colfer released a young adult novel. As of september 2019, he has published fifteen books. A high schooler recounts the way he blackmailed his fellow classmates into contributing to his literary magazine. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. 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. He is also a new york times numberone bestselling author of the land of stories. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The wishing spell, the first novel in his middlegrade reader series. Being a huge fan of chris colfer, when i heard that he was writing books i decided to check them out. Earlier this year, i had the great pleasure of catching a screening of struck by lighting. 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 carson phillips journal based of the screenplay that he wrote. The film had its world premiere at the tribeca film festival on april 21, 2012, and was released theatrically on january 11, 20. Chris colfer is a bestselling author and golden globewinning actor. The carson phillips journal, and the new york times bestseller the land of stories. Struck by lightning by chris colfer 97803490057 dymocks. The film stuck by lightning is set to be released by tribeca film later this year and features colfers own original screenplay. Struck by lightning by chris colfer, 97803490057, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
The carson phillips journal follows the story of outcast high school senior carson phillips who blackmails the most popular students in his. He is an actor, known for glee 20092015, struck by lightning 2012, and the land of stories. Things are getting witchy in chris colfers next land of stories prequel book. Struck by lightning is the film and screenwriting debut for. The film stuck by lightning is set to be released by tribeca film later this year and features colfer s own original screenplay. Struck by lightning struck by lightning audiobook, by chris colfer. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read struck by lightning. The first edition of the novel was published in november 20th 2012, and was written by chris colfer. Chris colfer talks struck by lightning, the land of. The major motion picture struck by lightning features colfer s own original screenplay and stars rebel wilson, allison janney, christina hendricks, dermot mulroney, and colfer in leading roles. The carson phillips journal audiobook by chris colfer.
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. Chris colfer books list of books by author chris colfer. Chris colfer talks blackmail and struck by lightning youtube. 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. 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. Chris colfer talks struck by lightning, chances of adapting his book the land of stories into a movie, and glee. Struck by lightning is a 2012 american comingofage comedydrama film directed by brian dannelly and written by and starring chris colfer. Considering this is chris colfers first foray into screenplay writing and being a lead actor, id say it is a fine attempt. 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. The carson phillips journal ebook written by chris colfer. Jan 06, 20 for struck by lightning chris colfer plays an aspiring outcast who blackmails his high school classmates into helping him make a literary magazine to better his application to northwestern. 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. 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.
Struck by lightning by chris colfer overview struck by lightning. Chris colfer is a very talented actor and vocalist who was born on may 27, 1990 in fresno, california, usa as christopher paul colfer. 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. 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. Best known as kurt hummel on glee, chris colfer delivers a quirky and cynical debut novel about a 16yearold wannabe journalist. Colfers joyless and amateurish satire is little more than a series of scenes that.
Struck by lightning is a film about putting up with the popularity contest that is high school, and remaining true to yourself despite lifes big and small disappointments. Carson is so unlikable, so groundlessly conceited that when lightning literally does. His break out role was as kurt hummel in glee, for which he won a golden globe 2010 and was. Buy a cheap copy of struck by lightning book by chris colfer. The main characters of this young adult, contemporary story are. Colfer also stars in the film alongside allison janney.
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. Glees chris colfer chats with access on the set of his new movie, struck by lightning. Struck by lightning, written and starring chris colfer. 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. I have just finished struck by lightning and i have to say it is one of the best teen books i. Book chris colfer struck by lightning carson phillips journal hardcover 9780316232951 ebay. 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. Book chris colfer struck by lightning carson phillips journal hardcover. Struck struck by lightning by chris colfer nook book. Chris colfer is a golden globewinning actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on glee. But before my future, ill tell you about my present. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 272 pages and is available in hardcover format.
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