Twilight

Author: Stephenie Meyer

Exposition: Isabella (Bella) Swan leaves her mom's home in Phoenix, Arizona, to move in with her dad in Forks, Washington.  She meets up with childhood friend Jacob Black, and soon to be new love, Edward Cullen.

Conflict:  Bella is intrigued by the mystery surrounding Edward.  He tries to avoid her but they can not seem to keep away from each other.

Rising Action:  After some investigation, Bella learns Edward is a vampire of the 'vegetarian' variety.  He invites her to meet his family.  During a family baseball game some traveling vampires get into an argument and attack.  They want Bella.

Climax:  James, one of the traveling vampires, lours Bella back to her childhood ballet studio with plans to kill her.  He bites Bella's arm. 

Falling Action:  The Cullen family swoops in and 'takes care' of James.  Edward saves Bella from turning into a vampire.

Resolution:  Edward tells Bella's family she fell down some stairs and will be fine.  He takes her to prom where they have their first dance. 

Meyer, Stephenie. 2005.  Twilight.  Little Brown and Company, New York.

ISBN:  9780316038379